Health

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. […]

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 […]