Health

ISLAMABAD, MAY 15 (ONLINE): Exercise can stimulate brain-boosting molecules when muscles are active, a new study found. By innervating muscle-tissue models, researchers found that the same nerves that signal muscles to move can also send neurotrophic factors — a type of biomolecule — into the […]

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (Online): A new study proposes a type of blood test for predicting cerebral small blood vessel disease and, thus, the likelihood of a stroke or cognitive decline in the future. The insight presented by the study is that people with high levels […]

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (Online): In a new study, researchers report that a higher metabolic score is associated with higher mortality from breast cancer. They added that obesity was associated with a higher incidence of breast cancer. They noted that a low-fat diet was found to […]

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, […]