Health

ISLAMABAD, MAY 14 (ONLINE): Colorectal cancer is typically diagnosed in adults over 50, but recent studies have shown rising early-onset rates in young adults. A new study reports that colon cancer rates have more than tripled in teens ages 15 to 19 in the past […]

ISLAMABAD, MAY 13 (ONLINE): Virtual reality treatment for major depressive disorder is as effective as a current first-line therapy in a new study from Stanford University. There is some suggestion in the study, however, that the virtual reality system’s benefits may be related to the […]

ISLAMABAD, May 13 (Online): An observational study examines how age-related changes to white matter in the brain could impact recovery following a stroke. Rosem Morton for The Washington Post via Getty Images Recovery after a stroke can be unpredictable and influenced by many factors. An […]

ISLAMABAD, May 13 (Online): Researchers say a simple oral rinse may help detect stomach cancer early. An oral rinse to help detect stomach cancer is in the early stages of research. Gastric cancer is often not caught until it is in its late stages and […]

ISLAMABAD, MAY 03 (ONLINE): A new study investigated why different obesity treatments, including diets, surgeries and new medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, lead to varying times at which weight loss plateaus. Utilising a mathematical model, the research examines how these […]

ISLAMABAD, April 30 (Online): Memory is a complex and often misunderstood topic and remains an active area of scientific research. Memory loss can be a symptom of dementia, but everyone experiences memory loss at some level. A new book highlights some of the insights, challenges, […]

Barcelona, April 29, 2024 (Online): New research presented at the ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) has found substantial levels of resistance to critically important antibiotics in meat sold for human and animal consumption. The study is by Dr Jordan Sealey, […]

Berlin, April 29 (Online): In a recent cross-sectional study published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, researchers in Germany assessed the dietary pattern adherence among different diabetes endotypes and their associations with cardiovascular risk factors, kidney function, and neuropathy. They found minor differences […]