Health

ISLAMABAD, MAY 20 (ONLINE): Semaglutide is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes and aid weight loss, but scientists are also exploring how this GLP-1 receptor agonist can help treat other health conditions. New research reports that semaglutide reduces the need and dose of loop […]

Islamabad, May 20, 2024 The Transform Pakistan campaign managed by civil society organizations, Pakistan Youth Change Advocates (PYCA), Center for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI), Heartfile, UNICEF, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) and many others urged Pakistan […]

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (Online): Previous research has identified associations between Parkinson’s disease and inflammatory bowel disease. A new study examines the genetic link that underpins this relationship.While confirming the role of some well-known genes, the scientists also identify new genes of interest. The authors hope […]

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (Online): As human beings get older, our movements naturally start to slow down. New research suggests that older adults may move slower partly because it costs them more energy than younger adults. Scientists believe these findings could lead to new diagnostic tools […]

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (Online): Researchers report that a review of 49 studies spanning 23 years of research has found that vegan and vegetarian diets have numerous health benefits. They say that plant-based diets are associated with better health status for risk factors for diseases such […]

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (Online): Influenza viruses cause billions of flu infections and thousands of deaths across the globe each year. Developing an effective, long-term flu vaccine is challenging because of viral mutations. Researchers are interested in what strategies they can use to get around this […]

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (Online): Regular exercise is an important part of living a healthy life, but some research suggests intense exercise may do more harm than good. A new study challenges previous findings and suggests that those who participate in extreme exercise may live longer. […]

ISLAMABAD, MAY 15 (ONLINE): Exercise can stimulate brain-boosting molecules when muscles are active, a new study found. By innervating muscle-tissue models, researchers found that the same nerves that signal muscles to move can also send neurotrophic factors — a type of biomolecule — into the […]

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (Online): A new study proposes a type of blood test for predicting cerebral small blood vessel disease and, thus, the likelihood of a stroke or cognitive decline in the future. The insight presented by the study is that people with high levels […]

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (Online): In a new study, researchers report that a higher metabolic score is associated with higher mortality from breast cancer. They added that obesity was associated with a higher incidence of breast cancer. They noted that a low-fat diet was found to […]