A new study has shed light on why the Bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG) vaccine, widely used to protect against tuberculosis (TB), may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that the vaccine appears to reprogram the immune system, creating long term changes that
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate healthcare infrastructure projects worth approximately ₹1,000 crore at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of advanced medical services, research capabilities, and patient care facilities in
A new study suggests that while adopting a healthier diet can improve brain function, it may not fully reverse cognitive damage caused by long term consumption of high sugar and high fat foods, highlighting the importance of maintaining healthy eating habits throughout life. Researchers found that
90% of smokers are unaware of their health status, often neglecting to monitor their blood pressure and blood sugar levels, which puts them at a much higher risk of suffering a stroke Smoking not only harms your lungs and heart, but it also increases the risk
Dr. Deep Das, Neurologist, CMRI Kolkata “World Stroke Day serves as a reminder that stroke is one of the few medical emergencies where time truly equals life. Early action can make all the difference. Recognising stroke symptoms is the first step, which can be easily
Dr. Keni Ravish Rajiv Senior Consultant - Neurology and Head of Epilepsy Services, Aster Whitefield. City lights, traffic, and a brisk caffeine-fueled pace — city life has lot going for it. But recently, scientists have been asking a blunt question: could living in towns and megacities be quietly nudging
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NSE: TORNTPHARM / BSE: 500420) has announced the launch of Shelcal® Total, a scientifically formulated adult nutrition supplement powder that expands its flagship Shelcal® brand into the rapidly growing Nutrition segment. Shelcal®—with a three-decade legacy of trust—has remained India’s #1 calcium supplement brand
Dr. Vipul Gupta, Director - Neurointerventional Surgery, Sir H.N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai Stroke is a major health emergency, and among the different types of strokes, ischemic stroke is by far the most common—accounting for nearly 87% of all stroke cases globally. An ischemic stroke occurs when a
NITI Aayog, India's premier policy think tank, is formulating a comprehensive National Brain Health Blueprint. This initiative aims to enhance brain health quality and facilitate early detection of cognitive disorders such as dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, and stroke, addressing the increasing prevalence of neurological conditions
The symposium aimed to foster collaboration, shared best practices from the US and helped India to advance stroke care technologies~ ~ The collaboration between ISA and ASA will continue, with ASA hosting a one-hour joint session at the 18th Annual Conference of the Indian Stroke Association
