Health

ISLAMABAD, MAY 22 (ONLINE): Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 936 million adults worldwide and may raise the risk for several neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have found that sleep apnea severity during the REM stage of sleep negatively impacts […]

ISLAMABAD, May 21 (Online): Researchers report that as many as 70% of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma could be undiagnosed. They say that receiving a diagnosis and treatment can dramatically improve health and quality of life for a person with one […]

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (Online): A pair of new studies investigate possible associations between thousands of blood plasma proteins and a range of cancers.A significant number of proteins appeared linked to cancers that were not diagnosed for 7 years after blood samples were taken, raising the […]

ISLAMABAD, MAY 20 (ONLINE): Semaglutide is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes and aid weight loss, but scientists are also exploring how this GLP-1 receptor agonist can help treat other health conditions. New research reports that semaglutide reduces the need and dose of loop […]

Islamabad, May 20, 2024 The Transform Pakistan campaign managed by civil society organizations, Pakistan Youth Change Advocates (PYCA), Center for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI), Heartfile, UNICEF, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) and many others urged Pakistan […]

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (Online): Previous research has identified associations between Parkinson’s disease and inflammatory bowel disease. A new study examines the genetic link that underpins this relationship.While confirming the role of some well-known genes, the scientists also identify new genes of interest. The authors hope […]

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (Online): As human beings get older, our movements naturally start to slow down. New research suggests that older adults may move slower partly because it costs them more energy than younger adults. Scientists believe these findings could lead to new diagnostic tools […]

ISLAMABAD, May 16 (Online): Researchers report that a review of 49 studies spanning 23 years of research has found that vegan and vegetarian diets have numerous health benefits. They say that plant-based diets are associated with better health status for risk factors for diseases such […]

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (Online): Influenza viruses cause billions of flu infections and thousands of deaths across the globe each year. Developing an effective, long-term flu vaccine is challenging because of viral mutations. Researchers are interested in what strategies they can use to get around this […]

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (Online): Regular exercise is an important part of living a healthy life, but some research suggests intense exercise may do more harm than good. A new study challenges previous findings and suggests that those who participate in extreme exercise may live longer. […]