Health

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 27 (ONLINE): Researchers know that genetics play a role in obesity. Scientists from the University of Exeter Medical School have found that people missing a specific blood group due to a genetic variant may be genetically predisposed to having obesity or overweight. Researchers […]

ISLAMABAD, June 27 (Online): Researchers report that plant-based meat alternatives offer greater improvement to cardiovascular risk factors when compared with real meat. They say that plant-based meat alternatives can improve cholesterol levels and have not been linked to higher blood pressure, despite the sodium content […]

ISLAMABAD, June 26 (Online): Some people are genetically predisposed to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease before the age of 65. Researchers from Mass General Brigham have discovered a genetic variant that may help protect people with a variant of a different gene that predisposes them to […]

ISLAMABAD, June 26 (Online): Scientists may be able to predict disease progression in people with Parkinson’s disease using MRI scans. They say structural and functional connections in the brain may help predict gray matter atrophy and progression of the disease. Experts say the results of […]

ISLAMABAD, June 26 (Online): The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week for good health. Past research shows that living a sedentary lifestyle can have harmful effects on overall health and may increase a person’s mortality risk. […]

ISLAMABAD, June 24 (Online): A study from China suggest that a 5:2 intermittent fasting diet with meal replacement may be helpful for people with type 2 diabetes.Researchers reported that participants on the eating plan had better glycemic control and weight loss at 16 weeks compared […]

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 24 (ONLINE): High-fat diets, like the typical Western diet, have been associated with obesity and mental health disorders like anxiety. A new study in rats suggests that obesity caused by a high-fat diet may alter the gut microbiome and gut-brain signaling, contributing to […]

ISLAMABAD, June 22 (Online): Researchers agree that genetics play a crucial role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research shows that about 25% of all Alzheimer’s disease cases are familial. Researchers from Mass General Brigham say that a person’s inherited Alzheimer’s genetic risk may […]

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 22 (ONLINE): Researchers report that people who walk regularly have fewer episodes of activity-limiting back pain and go longer between such episodes. They said that study participants who received a mix of counseling and walking therapy cut in half their need to seek […]

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 22 (ONLINE): Dementia with Lewy bodies is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia affecting older adults. There is currently no cure for dementia with Lewy bodies. New therapies are needed to help prevent the development of this condition. Researchers from the University of […]