Category Archives: Hypothalamus

Hypothalamus is a minute region, almost the size of an almond, present at the centre of the human brain, near the pituitary gland. It consists of three main regions: It plays a vital role in the production of hormones. Maintaining the hypothalamus health is very important Continue reading →

Signs and symptoms of a malfunctioning hypothalamus (hypothalamic dysfunction) usually develop due to various reasons. Signs and symptoms of a malfunctioning hypothalamus (hypothalamic dysfunction) usually develop due to various reasons Continue reading →

Introduction Currently, one of the most severe health problems is the increased incidence of diabetes and obesity. Continue reading →

Does sexual activity decline with old age? Is this because of lack of ability or lack of opportunity. Continue reading →

We humans often say that a growling dog is "angry" or a purring cat is "happy." But those terms are of little use to scientists like David Anderson, a biology professor at Caltech who studies the brain circuits involved in emotional behaviors. Continue reading →

Females are born with all the eggs they will ever have in their lifetime. The amount decreases until a person stops ovulating and reaches menopause. A females egg quality and quantity determine their likelihood of conceiving. Continue reading →

Excessive consumption of microwave popcorn that contains diacetyl in its composition can cause brain damage such as Alzheimers disease. Researchers at the So Carlos Institute of Chemistry (IQSC) analyzed the brains of mice after eating diacetyl, a substance that gives microwave popcorn the smell and flavor of butter. Continue reading →

Quick, pull out your drivers license. Is it marked with a small heart and the words organ donor? If so, youve opted to join your states organ donor registry. Continue reading →

A recent study from the US has uncovered a relationship between circadian rhythms and the immune regulation of plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimers disease. Alzheimers is a neuroinflammatory disease which causes a decline in memory and cognitive function, in addition to speech Continue reading →

HyderabadA rare surgery was performed by a private Hyderabad hospital on a 3-year-old girl suffering from gelastic seizures, which used to make her have sudden bouts of laughter for no obvious reason, situation, or cause. Gelastic seizures are usually present in childhood, even in the newborn period, and are manifested by frequent attacks of inappropriate laughter resulting from seizure activity. Studies show that these are very rare and only one in every 200,000 children suffers from this abnormality. Continue reading →