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Spirit Airlines Abandoned Dementia Patient At Texas Airport, Leading To His Death: Lawsuit
- Friday May 8, 2026
- World News | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A lawsuit claims Spirit Airlines failed to assist a senior with dementia at Houston airport, causing a fatal accident.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Vitamin D Deficiency A Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease? Study Answers
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
The researchers found that individuals with very low vitamin D levels were much more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal levels.
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www.ndtv.com
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Smell Test For Alzheimer's Disease: Can It Detect Risk Years Before Symptoms?
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Scientists are exploring smell tests as an early indicator of Alzheimer's risk, detecting brain changes years before memory loss occurs.
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www.ndtv.com
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More Than Just Tired? Why Daytime Napping In Older Adults Could Be An Early Warning Sign
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Daytime napping in older adults is an early warning sign of certain health conditions. Here is what you need to know about daytime napping: its persistent nature should be observed, and timely medical advice is necessary.
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www.ndtv.com
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Coffee And Tea Combo Linked To Lower Risk Of Death, Study Finds
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Written by Sambhav Kumar
Incorporating moderate amounts of coffee and tea into your daily routine can be a simple and enjoyable way to support overall health.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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Got A Buffalo Hump? How It Is A Sign Of A Hidden Health Condition
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Written by Sambhav Kumar
A buffalo hump is fat accumulation at the neck base that may signal hormonal imbalances like Cushings syndrome or steroid side effects.
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doctor.ndtv.com
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Memory Problems Are Not Always Age-Related, Say Neurologists: This Is When Cognitive Changes Need Attention
- Saturday April 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Suman Kushwaha and Dr Rashi Kumar
Understanding the difference between age-related memory lapses and signs of cognitive decline is essential for early diagnosis and effective management.
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www.ndtv.com
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Is Your Brain Shrinking? Why Your Current Vitamin D Levels Could Matter In 20 Years
- Thursday April 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A new study says that your vitamin D level in your 30s and 40s is a determining factor of your brain age in your 60s and 70s. This is another reason to pay attention to your vitamin D levels to ensure your brain remains sharp and alert in your later
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www.ndtv.com
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Your Erratic Sleep Schedule Is Silently Harming You: Sleep Specialist Tells How to Fix It
- Friday April 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Prashant Saxena
From chronic fatigue and body aches to long-term heart risks, an irregular sleep schedule can have far-reaching impacts on your health.
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www.ndtv.com
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Knitting, Puzzles, Not Scrolling: Study Links Mental Activity To Reduced Dementia Risk
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Written by Debosmita Ghosh
People who keep their minds active while sitting; through crafts, games, or focused tasks, tend to have a lower risk of dementia later in life. However, this doesn't mean that sitting is 'healthy.'
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doctor.ndtv.com
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Overlooked And More Aggressive Parkinson's Variant Hits Indians Harder: Study Finds
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A NIMHANS study warns that atypical Parkinsonism, an often-misdiagnosed variant, may progress faster and harm Indian patients more severely.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chronic Kidney Disease Linked To Trouble With Brain Function, Study Finds
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Advancing chronic kidney disease may raise risk of cognitive decline, with attention, memory and brain function impacted, new JAMA study reveals.
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www.ndtv.com
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Reading, Writing And Learning New Languages May Delay Alzheimer's By Up To 5 Years
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The new study says that engaging in activities like reading, writing and learning a language can help to lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and slower cognitive decline.
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www.ndtv.com
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Targeting Brain Network May Make Parkinson's Treatment More Effective: Study
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
A study has suggested that treatments for Parkinson's disease could potentially be doubly efficacious by targeting a brain network linking cognition and action, rather than brain regions responsible for movements.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why The Type Of Carbs You Eat May Affect Dementia Risk: Low-GI Foods Matter
- Thursday January 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A large long-term study links the quality of carbohydrates, particularly glycaemic index (GI), to dementia risk.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Spirit Airlines Abandoned Dementia Patient At Texas Airport, Leading To His Death: Lawsuit
- Friday May 8, 2026
- World News | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A lawsuit claims Spirit Airlines failed to assist a senior with dementia at Houston airport, causing a fatal accident.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Is Vitamin D Deficiency A Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease? Study Answers
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
The researchers found that individuals with very low vitamin D levels were much more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal levels.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Smell Test For Alzheimer's Disease: Can It Detect Risk Years Before Symptoms?
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Scientists are exploring smell tests as an early indicator of Alzheimer's risk, detecting brain changes years before memory loss occurs.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
More Than Just Tired? Why Daytime Napping In Older Adults Could Be An Early Warning Sign
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Daytime napping in older adults is an early warning sign of certain health conditions. Here is what you need to know about daytime napping: its persistent nature should be observed, and timely medical advice is necessary.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Coffee And Tea Combo Linked To Lower Risk Of Death, Study Finds
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Written by Sambhav Kumar
Incorporating moderate amounts of coffee and tea into your daily routine can be a simple and enjoyable way to support overall health.
-
doctor.ndtv.com
-
Got A Buffalo Hump? How It Is A Sign Of A Hidden Health Condition
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Written by Sambhav Kumar
A buffalo hump is fat accumulation at the neck base that may signal hormonal imbalances like Cushings syndrome or steroid side effects.
-
doctor.ndtv.com
-
Memory Problems Are Not Always Age-Related, Say Neurologists: This Is When Cognitive Changes Need Attention
- Saturday April 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Suman Kushwaha and Dr Rashi Kumar
Understanding the difference between age-related memory lapses and signs of cognitive decline is essential for early diagnosis and effective management.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Is Your Brain Shrinking? Why Your Current Vitamin D Levels Could Matter In 20 Years
- Thursday April 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A new study says that your vitamin D level in your 30s and 40s is a determining factor of your brain age in your 60s and 70s. This is another reason to pay attention to your vitamin D levels to ensure your brain remains sharp and alert in your later
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Your Erratic Sleep Schedule Is Silently Harming You: Sleep Specialist Tells How to Fix It
- Friday April 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Prashant Saxena
From chronic fatigue and body aches to long-term heart risks, an irregular sleep schedule can have far-reaching impacts on your health.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Knitting, Puzzles, Not Scrolling: Study Links Mental Activity To Reduced Dementia Risk
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Written by Debosmita Ghosh
People who keep their minds active while sitting; through crafts, games, or focused tasks, tend to have a lower risk of dementia later in life. However, this doesn't mean that sitting is 'healthy.'
-
doctor.ndtv.com
-
Overlooked And More Aggressive Parkinson's Variant Hits Indians Harder: Study Finds
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A NIMHANS study warns that atypical Parkinsonism, an often-misdiagnosed variant, may progress faster and harm Indian patients more severely.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Chronic Kidney Disease Linked To Trouble With Brain Function, Study Finds
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Advancing chronic kidney disease may raise risk of cognitive decline, with attention, memory and brain function impacted, new JAMA study reveals.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Reading, Writing And Learning New Languages May Delay Alzheimer's By Up To 5 Years
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The new study says that engaging in activities like reading, writing and learning a language can help to lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and slower cognitive decline.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Targeting Brain Network May Make Parkinson's Treatment More Effective: Study
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
A study has suggested that treatments for Parkinson's disease could potentially be doubly efficacious by targeting a brain network linking cognition and action, rather than brain regions responsible for movements.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Why The Type Of Carbs You Eat May Affect Dementia Risk: Low-GI Foods Matter
- Thursday January 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A large long-term study links the quality of carbohydrates, particularly glycaemic index (GI), to dementia risk.
-
www.ndtv.com