A total of three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and incurable brain condition, have been detected in Hood River County of Oregon state over the last eight months. This condition causes …
In his 119th Mann Ki Baat address last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stark warning about India’s growing
obesity crisis, highlighting that cases have doubled in just a few years, w…
The images show particles extracted from postmortem human brain tissue, which were later analysed to identify their chemical composition. The duplications were initially flagged by an anonymous com…
From construction to loud music, the world is getting louder by the day.
As a result, noise-cancelling headphones are becoming popular as a way to block out noise.
However, audiologists are concerned…
News that actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at his Bandra home during an attempted burglary has left many shocked.
The incident reportedly occurred around 2.30 am.
Khan, who was awoken by suspicious…
In today’s information age, anxiety and stress problems are more common than ever.
There may soon be a revolutionary pill for those with such disorders that simulates the calmness of a yoga…
Forgetting is part of our daily lives. You may walk into a room only to forget why you went in there – or perhaps someone says hi on the street and you can’t remember their name.
But why do we forget…
Sleep is good for our overall health.
A lack of quality sleep has numerous side effects, such as difficulty in concentration, low motivation, increased appetite, fatigue and more.
However, a new study…
Ozempic, the well-known weight-loss drug, is back in the spotlight—this time for its potential to reduce cravings for alcohol and drugs.
A recent study analysed millions of health records from…
Obesity is hard to escape.
A peculiar case of a woman who took tapeworm egg pills as a quick-fix solution to lose weight has come to light.
Doctors said she ended up with a devastating illness and…
Although the COVID-19 pandemic is now over, its impacts on teens are still seen today.
According to University of Washington researchers, the coronavirus lockdowns — including school closures,…
At Reliance Industries Limited’s 47th annual general meeting, Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani unveiled ambitious plans to revolutionise AI infrastructure in India. As part of this vision,…
Every year on July 22, is observed as World Brain Day, a crucial reminder of the incredible organ that orchestrates our every thought, action, and emotion. This year, let’s focus on a particularly…
A groundbreaking advancement in the treatment of severe epilepsy has been made with the successful implantation of a brain device in a UK teenager, Oran Knowlson. This neurostimulator, developed by…
On World Sickle Cell Day, Firstpost speaks with Dr Praveen Gupta, Principal Director & Chief of Neurology at Fortis Hospital. Dr Gupta provides insights into the neurological challenges individuals…
The Genius Wave has been used by athletes, business people achieve better mental clarity and focus.
It is estimated that nearly 50% of people over the age of 60 have some form of cognitive…