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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Schizophrenia

Astrocytes are no wallflowers. 3 new studies show they’re the real ‘puppet masters of brain’

The studies in the journal Science have backed up the increasing body of research work showing that astrocytes are much more important than previously thought.

Leap for mental health — Gurugram hospital performs India’s 1st surgery to treat schizophrenia

Deep brain stimulation surgery (DBS) is an evolving surgical technique involving implantation of electrodes into specific areas of the brain to regulate abnormal brain activity.

Women’s Day awardee psychiatrist says media stokes mental health stigma, demonises disorders

Awareness, professionals, access to services, lacking in rural North India, says Thara Rangaswamy, one of 29 women conferred Nari Shakti Puraskar on International Women’s Day.

Schizophrenia second biggest risk factor after age for Covid mortality, finds US study

In comparison to Covid patients without psychiatric disorders, those diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder had 2.7 times higher risk of mortality, the study found.

Symptoms of schizophrenic women change tones with menstrual cycle, study shows

Study was conducted at a tertiary care mental hospital in eastern India, where the moods of 40 schizophrenia patients were monitored for 15 months.

Three Bengaluru institutions announce largest joint mental health study in India

This is the first major and systematic research study of mechanisms of mental health disorders in India, scientists involved in the project claim.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.