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Topic: Dementia

Fever cannot break bird flu, and we may finally know what led to Indus Valley civilisation’s doom

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Dementia wave is hitting Indian homes. Families are exhausted, healthcare unprepared

Fewer than 50 specialised dementia care centres exist nationwide, most in big cities and run by private hospitals or nonprofits. Millions of families and elders in rural and semi-urban India continue to struggle alone.

India’s dementia care relies on informal workers. We need a registry to validate their skills

Over 8 million Indians are currently living with dementia. But caregiving for the disorder is neither well-paid nor respected.

Can a flu shot lower your risk of getting dementia? ‘Compelling reason to get vaccines’

Infections like the flu or shingles trigger inflammation throughout the body, including in the brain. This stress is thought to accelerate brain ageing.

Non-invasive test to catch early signs of Alzheimer’s now in India. How it works, how much will it cost

It is estimated that nearly 8.8 mn Indians older than 60 have dementia & Alzheimer’s, for which no cure exists currently. Equally concerning is its proliferation in younger age group.

Dementia research among rural north Indians is underway. NBRC study will change global views

Most of the participants are rural, monolingual, and quite a few have never received a formal education. These factors make them stand out from other global subjects of dementia studies.

Hands & legs tied, elderly father left in locked car by Maharashtra family as they go off to see Taj Mahal

Parking staff noticed the man, in his seventies, lying unconscious, and broke the car windows to get him out.

Dementia can take root in childhood. It isn’t just an old age risk

Risk factor exposures in the first decade of life — or even while in the womb — may have lifelong implications for dementia risk.

These 8 lifestyle habits can cut chances of dementia even for those with genetic risk

Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases worldwide and is responsible for millions of older people enduring disability and dependency.

Milky Way’s last big collision with another galaxy was much more recent than previously thought

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.