Weight loss: New dietary guidelines for people taking Wegovy, Ozempic

ISLAMABAD, June 28 (Online): Experts have debated the best dietary patterns for people taking GLP-1 medications to maintain health as they lose weight. A new review has gathered optimal nutritional recommendations available from existing research. The new guidelines could prove valuable to anyone interested in […]

Risk of Parkinson’s disease higher for people over 50 with anxiety

ISLAMABAD, June 28 (Online): Researchers say developing anxiety after age 50 might increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The scientists say that depression, sleep issues, and hypotension were risk factors for Parkinson’s. Issues with movement are commonly associated with Parkinson’s, but non-movement issues, such […]

Could microplastics found in penises affect fertility and sperm count?

ISLAMABAD, June 27 (Online): For the first time, scientists have found microplastics in human penile tissue, sparking concerns about their prevalence and potential health risks. The study revealed that four out of five samples from men with erectile dysfunction contained seven different types of microplastics. […]

Plant-based meat alternatives better for your heart than real meat, study finds

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 […]

A genetic trait may help delay early onset Alzheimer’s

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 […]

How MRI scans can help with Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, treatments

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 […]

Drinking coffee may help lower death risk from being sedentary

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. […]

How a 5:2 intermittent fasting diet can help people with type 2 diabetes

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 […]

High-fat diet may disrupt gut bacteria, fuel anxiety

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 […]