Health

ISLAMABAD, May 30 (Online): Older people, especially women, were found to be at an increased risk of stroke on hot nights in a new study. Heat can disrupt the functioning of the cardiovascular system, acting as a profound stressor and even affecting how blood vessels […]

ISLAMABAD, May 30 (Online): Periodontitis is a form of gum disease that affects approximately 90% of adults globally. It is associated with other chronic inflammatory conditions, and can progress to the point that it can affect the jaw bone. Prevention is better than treatment, and […]

ISLAMABAD, May 30 (Online): Previous research has supported the multiple health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, including its effects on brain health. A recent study found that certain nutrients like vitamin E and certain fatty acids may help slow brain aging. Researchers note these specific […]

Karachi, May 28, 2024 – In recognition of World Multiple Sclerosis Day, Roche Pakistan Limited held a panel discussion to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Pakistan, and to emphasize the unmet needs of patients especially when it comes to awareness, diagnosis, and government […]

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP):The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) has launched the general public awareness campaign to use plenty of water, lemon juices, and refrain from vigorous physical activities to beat heat-wave amid hot and humid weather. Talking to APP, Deputy Director Operations of Islamabad Food […]

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (Online): More than 70% of the food supply in the U.S. consists of ultra-processed foods. A recent study linked eating ultra-processed foods to an increased risk for 32 adverse health conditions. A new study from researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston […]

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (Online): Researchers are still seeking to understand how microplastics impact the cardiovascular system. One study’s results identified polymer types in human blood from blood donors and broke down the most common types, sizes, and characteristics. The results support the idea that the […]

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (Online): Researchers report that more than half of people on weight loss drugs Wegovy and Saxenda stop taking them at 12 weeks or earlier. They said that 30% of people on the drugs stop using them within the first four weeks before […]

ISLAMABAD, MAY 23 (ONLINE): Lung cancer is a major cause of all cancer-related deaths, with some treatment options involving surgery to remove cancerous cells from the lungs. Researchers seek the best treatment options to provide the longest postsurgery survival times. A recent study found that […]