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Immune control switch could prevent brain injury in premature babies: Stud
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): A new study has found a switch, capable of protecting the brains of premature babies, who often suffer injuries when their immune response goes into overdrive.
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Low-salt diet can stave off dementia: Study
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 24 (ANI): A recent study suggests that consuming low salt diet and maintaining healthy blood vessels in the brain may keep away dementia.
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Structural differences in brain found in obese children
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 24 (ANI): Overweight, obese children aren't only prone to future health risks but their brain structure has been found to have differences in regions linked to cognitive control, compared to those with normal weight.
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Older adults with dementia are misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's disease: Stud
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 23 (ANI): A recent study discovered the possibility of distinguishing between memory loss caused by Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injury- as many as 21 per cent of older adults with dementia may be misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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Research discovers protein in blood that protects against neuronal damage
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 23 (ANI): Researchers have now discovered a protective protein in the body called haptoglobin, which prevents the effect to patients who survive a cerebral haemorrhage and may suffer delayed severe brain damage caused by free haemoglobin, which comes from red bl
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Risk of Autism spectrum disorder linked to decrease in placental steroid
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Oct 21 (ANI): In a new study it has been found that allopregnanolone, one of many hormones produced by the placenta during pregnancy, is so essential to normal fetal brain development that the decrease in the supply can cause Autism.
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Drinking tea may improve brain health, study suggests
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Oct 19 (ANI): Tea lovers may now cheer up as a new study has suggested that consuming the beverage on a regular basis may not only act as an energy booster and make you feel relaxed but also improve cognitive skills and brain health.
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Exercising beneficial for brain health among obese individuals
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): Exercise does not only ensure our physical and emotional well-being but also plays an important role in better functioning of the obese people's brains, says a study.
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People who walk slowly at 45 have older brains, bodies: Study
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): Walking slowly could be a sign to identify how quickly your brain and body are likely to age, suggests a study.
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Oscar nominated actor Robert Forster dies at 78
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): Actor Robert Forster breathed his last on Friday at the age of 78 due to brain cancer.
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AIIMS finally admits contribution of Japanese doctor in separation of cran
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 11 (ANI): The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has finally accepted the significant contribution of renowned Japanese doctor- Dr Takizawa, who was called upon by institute administration to help assist doctors here for the separation of conjoined twins-
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Stressed pregnancy might hinder infants' brain development
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): While stress is at no time considered healthy, maternal stress during or even before pregnancy can affect the infant's brain development, found a new study.
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