Maternal history of Alzheimer’s may be the most important to genetic risk

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 […]

Walking can help people with lower back pain. Here’s how

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 […]

Prostate drugs like terazosin may help lower dementia with Lewy bodies risk

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 […]

Prostate drugs like terazosin may help lower dementia with Lewy bodies risk

ISLAMABAD, June 21 (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 […]

Blood test may help detect ALS, other neurodegenerative diseases

ISLAMABAD, June 21 (Online): Researchers have discovered a blood marker they say can help in diagnosing certain neurodegenerative diseases. Many neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS, are diagnosed by ruling out other diseases as the cause of a person’s symptoms. Medical professionals often cannot definitively diagnose […]

Unifying’ definition of long COVID is set to aid diagnosis, but will it?

ISLAMABAD, June 20 (Online): A new consensus definition of long COVID was established by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The definition is ‘an infection-associated chronic condition (IACC) that occurs after SARS-CoV-2 infection and is present for at least 3 months as a […]

Switching to a protein-rich diet may change gut bacteria and aid weight loss

ISLAMABAD, June 20 (Online): The composition of the gut microbiome is being increasingly recognized as essential for overall health and effective weight management. A new study in mice suggests that protein-rich diets can influence gut bacteria and their byproducts, potentially affecting body weight and composition. […]

17 million US adults may no longer receive statin therapy for heart disease

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 15 (ONLINE): Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is linked to plaque buildup in blood vessels. It can increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events, such heart attack and stroke. Statins are a medication type that can help people at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Doctors […]