Health

ISLAMABAD, June 01 (Online): New research has revealed that increasing the consumption of flavonoid-rich foods can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.This form of diabetes is a growing public health concern, affecting over 400 million people worldwide and contributing to over 1 […]

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (Online): Researchers from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London have found that an increase in nightmares and hallucinations, sometimes termed ‘daymares,’ may signal the early stages of autoimmune diseases like lupus. Their new study surveyed and interviewed hundreds of patients […]

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (Online): A recent study found that cognitively healthy people who self-reported memory problems had early signs of Alzheimer’s in their brains. The results may help experts detect Alzheimer’s sooner, allowing earlier treatment. Starting treatment before symptoms begin is likely to be more […]

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 […]