Brain disorder

Study reveals that the number of newborn cells in the part of the brain called the amygdala, which controls emotions and social behaviours acts as a key contributor to the differences in behaviour between males and females. read more

World Alzheimer’s Day myths: Is memory loss a natural part of aging? Learn the realities behind these myths. read more

Though senior citizens form a mere 6% of city’s population, their number at PGI psychiatry OPD has doubled in a decade; 15% of them have dementia, making it the second most common illness. read more

Ageing, combined with a high-fat and high-sugar diet, can result in increased inflammation and may contribute to the early development of Alzheimer’s disease, says a new study. read more

The data also indicated strong overlap between anorexia nervosa and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). read more

The study found unusually increased level of human herpesvirus named human herpesvirus 6A (HHV-6A) and human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7 ) in the brains of the people with Alzheimer’s than those without the disorder. read more