Health

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 21 (ONLINE): About 1.8 million deaths each year are attributable to lung cancer, making it the leading cause of cancer death around the world. Only 16% of people with lung cancer receive an early diagnosis, which offers a much higher survival rate. Researchers […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 20 (ONLINE): Amycretin, a new weight loss drug developed by Novo Nordisk, has shown promising early results and is potentially more effective than the company’s established treatments, Ozempic and Wegovy. In a phase 1 trial, the drug was found to significantly reduce body […]

ISLAMABAD, March 20 (Online): Getting enough sleep is vital for a person’s overall health. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University say there are four different sleep patterns that people follow that can help predict a person’s long-term health. They found that insomnia sleepers were associated with […]

ISLAMABAD, March 20 (Online): Type 1 diabetes occurs when ß cells in the pancreas stop producing insulin, the hormone that controls blood glucose. This autoimmune condition may develop at any age but commonly starts during childhood and adolescence. Following diagnosis, people often experience a ‘honeymoon […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 19 (ONLINE): GLP-1 analogues, such as semaglutide, are prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes, including those with the condition who have obesity, in order to promote weight loss and improve control of blood sugars. Their use as a treatment for obesity, often […]

ISLAMABAD, March 19 (Online): Scientists researched whether polyphenols found in foods, herbs, and spices in one’s regular diet can affect gut health. Polyphenols are compounds found in some plant-based foods that can work as antioxidants in the body and provide protection against some diseases. Their […]

ISLAMABAD, March 18 (Online): Tools for promoting one’s sense of well-being can deliver a long lasting benefit if one continues to use them, according to a new study. Years after learning about such “science hacks” at the University of Bristol, roughly half of students continued […]

ISLAMABAD, March 18 (Online): Malnutrition may drive the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, and the disease’s progression then increases malnutrition, according to a new study from China. The hope is that better addressing people’s nutritive needs will reduce the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 18 (ONLINE): Good quality sleep is essential for staying physically and mentally healthy. An adult should aim to get 7-8 hours of quality sleep a night for maximum benefit, but many people struggle to achieve this. Studies investigating the effect of diet on […]

ISLAMABAD, March 15 (Online): Good quality sleep is essential for staying physically and mentally healthy. An adult should aim to get 7-8 hours of quality sleep a night for maximum benefit, but many people struggle to achieve this. Studies investigating the effect of diet on […]