Search Results for: neurological disorder

Cinnamon May Help Treat Parkinson's Disease: Study

In the study, intake of cinnamon prevented loss of Parkin and DJ-1; protected the neurons; normalized the neurotransmitter levels and boosted motor functions in the rodents affected with Parkinson's.

Jul 10, 2014

Breast Cancer Drug Letrozole Helps Cure PCOS-Related Infertility in Women

A drug used to treat breast cancer can help women with a common hormonal disorder to become pregnant.

Jul 10, 2014

Sleep Deprivation Causes Schizophrenia-Like Symptoms in Healthy People

Healthy people who didn't sleep for a whole night exhibited symptoms, similar to schizophrenia.

Jul 9, 2014

Fifa World Cup 2014: Scolari Feared Neymar Would Never be Able to Play Again

Brazil head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has revealed that he and the rest of the squad were panic stricken when Neymar could not feel his legs following the back injury during the Seleção's 2-1 over Colombia in the quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup.

Jul 8, 2014

Study Identifies Certain Factors that Predict Baby's Size at Birth

Results showed that babies born to healthy moms had similar growth in the womb and shared the same size at birth.

Jul 7, 2014

Lead Exposure Linked to Behavioral, Emotional Problems in Children

Having high blood lead level is directly linked to anxiety and depression in children.

Jul 2, 2014

Maternal Fertility Issues Increase Psychiatric Disorders in Children

Results showed women with fertility issues increased the risk of giving birth to children with psychiatric disorders.

Jun 30, 2014

Oscar Pistorius Trial Update: Athlete was not Suffering From Mental Condition when he Shot Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius was not suffering from any kind of mental problems when he shot Reeva Steenkamp, a new report reveals.

Jun 30, 2014

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Patients at Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

In the study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) had three to five times higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than women without the disorder.

Jun 26, 2014

Study Links Mother's Birth Place to Autism in Children

The study found a direct link between mother's place of birth and the developmental disorder.

Jun 25, 2014

'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay' Shooting Wraps Up; Jennifer Lawrence Hugs Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth

While fans are eagerly awaiting the release of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1," filming of second part of the last installment of the fantasy fiction wrapped up last week.

Jun 24, 2014

Maternal Exposure to Pesticides linked to Autism in Children

In the study, pregnant women who lived near fields sprayed with pesticides like organophosphates, pyrethroids and carbamates had two-thirds greater risk of giving birth to a child with autism or other developmental delays than others.

Jun 23, 2014

Even Moderate Depression Brings Severe Complications to the Heart

A study found that either mild or severe depression increased the risk of heart attack.

Jun 19, 2014

Indian Boy with 7-Inch Long Tail Worshipped as Monkey God Hanuman

The teenager from Punjab, who is referred to as "Balaji," by his devotees, was born with a tail on his back.