Health

ISLAMABAD, July 11 (Online): Researchers have been able to reverse age-related damage to liver cells in mice and in human cell cultures in a new study. The study homes in on ferroptosis — a form of iron-dependent cell death — as an age-related process affecting […]

ISLAMABAD, July 11 (Online): With an aging population worldwide, neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia, are an increasing problem. Although there are treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, these generally alleviate symptoms, rather than changing the course of the disease. Now, research has found that a protein that […]

ISLAMABAD,JULY 08 (ONLINE): Of the approximately 530 million adults worldwide who have diabetes, about 98% have type 2 diabetes. Several factors can increase a person’s type 2 diabetes risk. Recently, scientists have been examining the gut microbiome as a possible link to heightened risk for […]

ISLAMABAD, JULY 08 (ONLINE): A new study examined how acupuncture affects sleep in people with Parkinson’s disease. The researchers compared real acupuncture with ‘sham acupuncture,’ where they performed the procedure without sharp tips or otherwise prevented the needles from fully entering the skin. At the […]

ISLAMABAD, JULY 08 (ONLINE): A new study finds an association between semaglutide and a rare eye condition. The condition, called nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, can cause blindness. The authors note that this finding is preliminary, and more research is needed. A new study, which […]

ISLAMABAD, July 02 (Online): Consuming cocoa extract or very dark chocolate was shown to reduce several cardiovascular risk factors in a new meta-study, a study of other studies. Cocoa consumption appeared to lower blood pressure overall, as well as bad cholesterol and blood sugar. However, […]

ISLAMABAD, July 02 (Online): A new study found that a healthy diet may produce lower blood glucose levels and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in men regardless of any genetic predisposition to the condition. The study examined nearly 1,600 men in Finland who […]

ISLAMABAD, July 02 (Online): Exercise is an important lifestyle component at any age, particularly for older adults. A recent study found that heavy resistance training may better preserve leg muscle function in older adults than moderate-intensity exercise or not exercising. The findings show the benefits […]

ISLAMABAD, July 01 (Online): We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. How we vet brands and products Using a large genetic database, a new study […]

ISLAMABAD, June 28 (Online): A new study of mice shows that a naturally occurring flavonoid can slow down the degradation of vitamin B6 in the brain. A deficiency in vitamin B6 has long been associated with poorer cognitive function. Vitamin B6 supplementation alone to improve […]