Aging white matter in the brain may affect stroke recovery, study finds

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 […]

New oral rinse could help detect gastric cancer in early stages

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 […]

KTC calls for action against surge in cigarette smuggling

KTC has raised concerns over the recent decline in its cigarette sales, attributing it to a sharp rise in the smuggling of international cigarette brands in Pakistan. This surge in illicit trade poses a significant threat to the company’s operations and the local market. The […]

Study questions the need for endotype-specific diets in diabetes management

Berlin, April 29 (Online): In a recent cross-sectional study published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, researchers in Germany assessed the dietary pattern adherence among different diabetes endotypes and their associations with cardiovascular risk factors, kidney function, and neuropathy. They found minor differences […]

PM to attend, address WEF special session on global health agenda

RIYADH, Apr 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday will spend a busy day here and will participate in the special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The prime minister will express his views in a session regarding the global health agenda, […]

Eating Avocado May Lower Diabetes Risk, Especially for Females

London, April 27, 2024 (Online): Avocado may be your first choice food at brunch thanks to its creamy texture and documented benefits on heart health. Now, new research has found that this popular food may lower your risk of diabetes. A cross-sectional study published in […]

Ketone supplement boosts efficacy of prostate cancer immunotherapy

New York, April 27, 2024 (Online): Adding a pre-ketone supplement -; a component of a high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet -; to a type of cancer therapy in a laboratory setting was highly effective for treating prostate cancer, researchers from the University of Notre Dame found. […]