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Researchers discover toxic protein buildup in cats’ brains, drawing parallels with human Alzheimer’s

Did you know that cats can develop dementia, too? Researchers find striking similarities with Alzheimer’s in humans

November 22, 2025 12:30 pm

In the early stages of feline dementia, you might see subtle changes in your cat

Alzheimer’s drug donanemab approved for use by drug regulator, likely to be available in India next year

November 18, 2025 9:16 pm

Expert panel reviews safety and efficacy, yet to finalise price.

Vidya Malavade tries one-week of 'sugar-free, grain-free' anti-inflammatory diet, says it 'helps with insulin resistance'

November 09, 2025 4:46 pm

And some form of exercise or movement is highly encouraged, shared Vidya, 52

Elevated neurofilament light chain reflects neuronal injury and is one of the most sensitive blood markers we have for ongoing brain damage.

Neurosurgeon says a simple blood test can predict brain diseases years before symptoms; here’s everything you need to know

September 25, 2025 5:08 pm

In his post, the doctor highlighted the test as a potential game-changer.

Feed your brain from the gut: Why mapping gut microbes may help track Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s early

September 25, 2025 12:38 pm

Paying attention to diet, nurturing beneficial bacteria and keeping the microbial ecosystem in balance may turn out to be one of the simplest and most effective ways of protecting the brain as we age

‘Saiyaara’ has started a conversation on Alzheimer's — the government must now do its part

September 24, 2025 4:55 pm

About 7.4 per cent of adults aged 60 years or above suffer from dementia — about 8.8 million people — a large proportion of whom suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This is expected to triple by 2050

Samsung says smartphones and watches can help detect cognitive decline.

Samsung Galaxy phones and watches may soon help detect Alzheimer's in its early stages

September 22, 2025 9:50 am

Samsung is working on a new technology that could help warn you about early signs of Alzheimer's using your smartwatch or smartphone.

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara (2025), a modern echo of Erich Segal’s Love Story, the novel that defined tragic romance for a generation. (Wikimedia Commons)

If you loved Saiyaara, here’s the original Love Story that started it all

October 01, 2025 4:19 am

Erich Segal’s Love Story and Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara speak to different generations and yet are timeless as they point out the fleetingness of love

Bryan Johnson says he reversed an early Alzheimer’s marker

‘A lot of you are scared of data…’: Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson claims therapy lowered his Alzheimer’s risk marker by 28%; here’s what an expert wants you to know

August 24, 2025 9:28 am

“Measure yourself, learn your risks, and take the appropriate actions,” added Johnson.

GLP-1 is secreted from the small intestine and from the hindbrain after we eat a meal.

Explained Interview | After obesity and diabetes, where GLP-1 research is headed

July 15, 2025 5:35 pm

Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, Chief Scientific Adviser for Research at Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk, speaks about GLP-1-based drugs that have changed how the world sees obesity. Research is on to explore treatment for other conditions, such as Alzheimer's.