If you learned embryology the way most of us did, the story of the brain starts simply. An early sheet of tissue becomes the nervous system, and that
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Tau Alzheimer’s Treatment: Is the CELIA Trial a Breakthrough?
For more than two decades, Alzheimer’s research has revolved around one protein: amyloid. The first disease-modifying drugs clear amyloid plaques from the brain, and medical students like me
Urine Cell-Free RNA for Bladder Cancer: Early Detection and Treatment Response Prediction
Bladder cancer is common, expensive to monitor, and often diagnosed through invasive procedures. The American Cancer Society estimates about 84,530 new cases and 17,870 deaths from bladder cancer
Depression and Stalled Neurogenesis: Nature Medicine 2026
Does the adult human brain keep making new neurons, and does that process falter in depression? Both questions have been argued over for decades. A 2026 Nature Medicine
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026: Optogenetics Laureates Explained
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2026 went to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel “for discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.” The announcement was
Defecation-Induced Memory Loss: Understanding Transient Global Amnesia
A recent viral case from Hong Kong described a woman who reportedly “lost 10 years of memory” after excessive straining due to constipation. Even though it sounds absurd,
Telemedicine: The Guide to Digital Healthcare in 2026
Telemedicine is no longer a futuristic concept, but rather a reality of how people receive healthcare nowadays. In simple terms, telemedicine is the practice of delivering medical services
Is HbA1c not useful in Indian Population?
HbA1c or Glycated Haemoglobin is a term known to almost all Indians, thanks to the high prevalence of diabetes not only in their direct family but also in
Nipah Virus : Is it an Emergency?
Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly virulent zoonotic pathogen that represents a major public health concern because of its high fatality rate and ability to spread between humans.
Artificial Sweeteners and Cognitive Decline: How Low-Calorie Sweeteners Impact Brain Health
Artificial sweeteners have become a popular alternative to sugar, promising the same sweetness without the added calories. From diet sodas to sugar-free desserts, these low- and no-calorie sweeteners