More than a billion people around the world suffer from mental disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, Huntington’s, ...

A mechanism involving potassium channels in the brain that control brain cell activity could provide a new and fundamentally ...

The limbic system comprises a group of structures in the forebrain that is implicated in emotion, memory and homeostatic processes. While definitions vary, it is often considered to include the ...

As part of the limbic system, the hippocampus is involved in memory encoding and storage. The capacity to prevent unwanted thoughts is important for cognitive function and mental health.

Memory loss and cognitive decline are major concerns as people age. This study shows that a simple, low-cost method-olfactory ...

Or it may be present from birth -- a genetic disorder known as primary immune deficiency. Examples include: Drug-induced immune deficiency. Medicines that suppress the immune system result in an ...

The lymphatic system ... immune function. Pindar said the fascia can stiffen under stress or illness, reducing circulation and making waste removal more difficult. "Inflammatory diseases ...

In human pregnancy, the transport of antibodies to the fetus is limited to IgG. IgG is actively transported across the placenta to the fetus to provide immunological protection to the newborn via ...

New research published in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging has uncovered changes in brain connectivity during chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer. In the study of 55 patients with ...

Background: Neuropathic pain is one of the most common symptoms in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD ... overlooking the possible impact of anti-AQP4 antibodies on brain function. In our ...

PETALING JAYA: A triage system to determine which patient should be given treatment first is vital for any hospital's emergency and trauma department to function effectively, says Datuk Dr ...