Neuromelanin-Sensitive MRI Identified as a Potential Biomarker for Psychosis

NIH-funded study found Neuromelanin-sensitive MRI able to measure dopamine function associated with psychosis. Researchers have shown that a type of magnetic resonance imaging - called neuromelanin-sensitive MRI (NM-MRI) - is a potential biomarker for psychosis. NM-MRI signal was found to be a marker of dopamine function in people with schizophrenia and an indicator of the severity of psychotic symptoms in people with this mental illness.

  • 14-Mar-2019
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Oats Pan Cake - A Healthy Recipe for a Healthy You

Want to cut down on calories and add some fiber to your diet? Here's an interesting recipe for health conscious friends - Oats Pancake or Oats Idlis. Oats is rich in minerals, vitamins and proteins and this enhances the high nutritive value of the pancakes (Indian idlis) without compromising on its delicious taste.

  • 14-Mar-2019
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Understanding and Managing Thyroid Disorder

Did you know that undetected low levels of thyroid hormone may cause subtle changes that can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease?

  • 13-Mar-2019
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Brain Aneurysms Symptoms Are Similar to Stroke: True or False?

Quiz yourself about this dangerous disorder: An aneurysm - a ballooning or bulging out of an artery where the wall is weak - can wreak havoc if it bursts. When aneurysms rupture in the brain, the resulting hemorrhage can cause stroke, coma, brain damage and other problems.

  • 11-Mar-2019
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Simple vinegar test cuts cervical cancer deaths by a third

A simple vinegar test cut cervical cancer rates among Indian women by nearly a third and could prevent 73,000 deaths worldwide each year, the authors of a large-scale study have said.

  • 07-Mar-2019
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