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  World Cerebral Palsy Day 2023: Seven myths and facts related to the congenital disorder

  Health | October 06, 2023 18:52 IST

  Children and adults experience this complex condition differently, with varying degrees of severity. Despite being a permanent condition, it does not worsen over time, and individuals with cerebral palsy can lead normal and healthy lives through effective management.

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  World Cerebral Palsy Day 2023: Know how sleep disorder results from cerebral palsy

  Health | October 06, 2023 17:52 IST

  Addressing sleep disorders in individuals with cerebral palsy requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving healthcare providers, physical therapists, and sleep specialists. Treatment may include physical therapy medication adjustments, and strategies to improve sleep patterns.

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  Clinical Assessment to Genetic Testing: 8 intervention strategies for cerebral palsy

  Health | October 06, 2023 13:22 IST

  Early diagnosis and intervention can significantly improve a child's quality of life and long-term outcomes in managing Cerebral Palsy. Parents and caregivers need to work closely with healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care for their children.

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  World Cerebral Palsy Day 2023: What is it? Know symptoms, causes and treatment of the disease

  Health | October 06, 2023 11:37 IST

  Prompt action is crucial in the management of cerebral palsy. From preventing complications to promoting optimal growth and development, early intervention offers countless benefits for children with this condition.

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  World Brain Day 2023: Know date, history, theme and significance

  Health | July 21, 2023 16:20 IST

  On World Brain Day 2023, it is important to raise awareness about a few brain disorders so that more people receive proper diagnosis and treatment.

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  Brain related genetic disorder may be reversed using gene editing technology: Study

  India | December 11, 2019 11:25 IST

  Researchers have reversed a mutation in mice that leads to the genetic disorder WAGR syndrome -- which causes intellectual disability and obesity in people -- an advance that may lead to drugs for shaping the brain's nerve connections.

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  India-UK experts begin largest study on babies with brain injury in India

  World | November 21, 2019 10:42 IST

  According to the Imperial College London, worldwide approximately 50-70 million people have epilepsy, with around 12 million people were estimated to be living with epilepsy in India.

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  Beware! Drinking too much water can cause brain swelling, says study

  Health | May 23, 2018 18:42 IST

  Did you think drinking excess water is good for your health? Excess of anything is bad. 

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  Childhood traumas may up gambling disorder risk

  Lifestyle | August 04, 2017 11:11 IST

  The findings showed that children with probable pathological gambling problems -- a common disorder -- are more likely to suffer injuries, marital difficulties and criminality as adults.

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  Can alcohol improve your memory?

  Lifestyle | July 26, 2017 10:53 IST

  You might have heard about number of side-effects of drinking alcohol, but the latest research suggests that alcohol can boost your memory.

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  Alcohol addiction in adolescence may alter brain, affect memory

  Lifestyle | July 19, 2017 18:03 IST

  If your son is a teenager and is badly addicted to alcohol than it’s time for you to take a call as this may affect his brain health too.

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  Inflammatory biomarkers may help detect brain injury faster

  Lifestyle | July 11, 2017 17:23 IST

  The study identified three inflammatory biomarkers -- known as CST5, AXIN1 and TRAIL -- of traumatic brain injury.

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  Brain games may not boost your memory: Study

  Lifestyle | April 18, 2017 18:56 IST

  If you thought brain games could make you smarter, think again. In a study, researchers at Florida State University in the US found no evidence that such games increase overall cognitive abilities.

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  World Health Day: You can touch the real 'brain samples' in a unique exhibition

  Lifestyle | April 06, 2017 19:07 IST

  In an exhibition, around 20 brains samples of people who've died of some neurological disorder will be on display tomorrow.

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  Astronauts travelling to Mars prone to brain damage, dementia: Study

  World | October 11, 2016 14:56 IST

  A new study has claimed that astronauts travelling to Mars might be at risk of long-term brain damage and even dementia due to galactic cosmic ray exposure

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  Study says early use of weed may reduce IQ, affect brain function

  Lifestyle | October 07, 2016 10:55 IST

  The early use of marijuana may result in lower IQ and abnormal brain function, according to a new study. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the world. The findings showed that

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  More than 2,500 Indian children are diagnosed with brain tumour every year, claims study

  India | June 13, 2016 6:50 IST

  New Delhi: Every year the number of brain-related diseases in the world are on rise. According to the doctors, over 2,500 of the Indian children suffer from medulloblastoma, a pediatric malignant primary brain tumour which

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  Nigerian's rare brain disorder corrected by Delhi hospital

  India | September 09, 2013 20:30 IST

  New Delhi: Michael, a 23-year-old from Nigeria, had always dreamt of becoming a drummer. His dreams seemed shattered when he learned that he was suffering from a rare disease which was pushing his brain against