Scientific India Magazine - November - December 2019

In this issue

Alzheimer's Under Control
AFTER decades of disappointment, the world’s first new drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in nearly two decades and perhaps the only treatment with the potential to reverse the condition was approved by the Chinese government. This drug, Oligomannate, had been approved for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and improving cognitive function.

In addition to this, we have also explore other interesting topics like Nutraceuticals for the management of Alzheimer's disease, Running linked to significantly lower risk of early death, Functional Food-A food with additional health benefits, Can CRISPR technology help to feed the India? etc.

Nutraceuticals for the management of Alzheimer's disease

A lzheimer's disease is a progressive, irreversible form of brain disorder (dementia). It is caused due to deposition of proteins like tau and amyloid in and around brain cells.

5 mins

Food that help for your kidney detoxification

Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs inside your body, located in the middle of your back, just below your rib cage, on either side of your spine. It constitute about 0.5% of your body weight and receive 20% of blood that pumped by our heart. The main function of kidneys are Removal of waste like (urea, ammonia, drugs, toxic substances) and keep the acid/base balance in body, To maintain the blood pressure and calcium level in body and Stimulate the making of RBCThere are various factors which can expose the kidneys to toxins. This exposure can result in poor kidney function or kidney infection. If left untreated, this condition can further lead to complete loss of kidney function. Some simple home remedies can help you cleanse your kidneys and keep it free from toxins.

1 min

Importance of HbA1c Test in Diabetes Management

Diabetes, describe a group of metabolic diseases in which the blood sugar level is high more than the normal.

5 mins

Can CRISPR technology help to feed the India?

The way world is moving towards technology, time is not far that we will totally indulged into artificial complex lifestyle full of health complexities.

9 mins

US and Canada have lost more than 1 in 4 birds in the past 50 years

A study published in the journal Science reveals that since 1970, bird populations in the United States and Canada have declined by 29 percent, or almost 3 billion birds, signaling a widespread ecological crisis.

2 mins

Myths and Facts of Nanotechnology: Science Operating at Nanoscale

Nanotechnology is the current edge technology which encompasses science, engineering, and technology at the nanoscale. Nanotechnology involves the use of materials which are in the size range of 1 to 100 nanometers (nm).

5 mins

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