50% people stroke survivors develop memory loss, dementia: Doctors

IANS | October 28, 2023 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) More than 50 per cent of stroke survivors go on to develop cognitive issues like mild memory loss, attention issues and dementia, said doctors on Saturday ahead of World Stroke Day, stressing the importance of early treatment.

8,000 steps daily may help cut your risk of premature death

IANS | October 27, 2023 8:38 PM

London, Oct 27 (IANS) Want to reduce your risk of dying early? Taking 8,000 steps, equivalent to walking approximately 6.4 km a day, can help, according to the study that provides the first scientific proof for optimal number of steps to be taken daily.

Eisai-Biogen’s new injectable Alzheimer's drug shows promise

IANS | October 27, 2023 8:31 PM

Washington, Oct 27 (IANS) Eisai and Biogen’s new injectable form of Alzheimer's drug lecanemab, known by the brand name Leqembi, has shown promise in clinical trials to slow down disease progression in adult patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Ethnic violence hit Manipur now battling African Swine Fever

IANS | October 27, 2023 7:39 PM

Imphal, Oct 27 (IANS) Even as Manipur continues to deal with the devastating ethnic crisis six months after it began, there has been an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) that has killed hundreds of pigs, dealing a major blow to farmers in seven districts in the northeastern state.