Regularly using social media causes people to get stressed

Islamabad, JAN 24, (ONLINE): Regular use of social media sites like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook can cause huge amounts of stress which, scientists say, can fuel addiction to the sites. Social networking platforms are known to generate so-called ‘technostress’ among users. This is not enough […]

Winter tourism flourishes in KP as Galiyat attracts snowfall lovers in droves

NATHIAGALI, Jan 23 (APP):The winter tourism has started flourishing in upper areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where its most scenic Galiyat, Kaghan, Kalam and Malam Jabba attracted tourists, adventure sports and snowfall lovers in droves. Nathiagali, a scenic hilly station of Galiyat in Abbottabad has witnessed […]

Researchers map anxiety in the brain

ISLAMABAD, January 23 (Online): Researchers in Italy have identified structural and functional differences in the brains of people with temporary and chronic anxiety. These differences may serve to improve the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety. The feeling of anxiety is a common one. Most of […]

Could bone-like particles in blood contribute to artery clogging?

Islamabad, JAN 22, (ONLINE): Scientists have discovered that blood circulating around the body contains bone-like particles. They found the particles in blood samples from healthy humans and rats. New research finds bone-like particles in the blood vessels. They suggest that the bone-like particles could be […]

Gold nanoparticles promise safe cancer drugs, better vaccines

Islamabad-January 20 (Online): Gold nanoparticles could be a safe tool for improving the effectiveness of vaccines and other medicines that need to target the B cells of the immune system, according to new research. The number of medical uses for nanoparticles has grown steadily over […]

Fluoridated water: Maternal exposure may affect children’s IQs

Islamabad, JAN 18, (ONLINE): New research examines the link between maternal consumption of fluoridated water and lower IQs in their children. New research explores the possible developmental effects of fluoridated tap water. According to recent estimates, 66% of all United States residents receive fluoridated water […]

League like PSL will help female cricketers gain exposure, says Sana Mir

Karachi-January 16 (Online): Former captain of the Pakistan women’s cricket team Sana Mir, welcomed the idea of holding a Pakistan Super League for women, saying a local league will help female cricketers gain exposure and experience. Talking to media, the former all-rounder stressed the need […]

India eyes next Test captain as Kohli era ends

New Delhi-January 16(Online): After Virat Kohli’s sudden resignation the spotlight turned to his likely successor as India Test captain on Sunday, with white-ball skipper Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul favourites to take over the high-pressure job. According to media report, Kohli, 33, shocked the cricket-crazy […]