Health

ISLAMABAD, April 01 (Online): Previous studies show that genetics may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers recently added to this concept by identifying 17 genetic variants associated with Alzheimer’s disease in five genomic regions. The findings included genetic variant data from […]

ISLAMABAD, APRIL 01 (ONLINE): Poor diet quality has been associated with a higher risk of cardiometabolic disease. A recent study suggests daily avocado consumption may improve overall diet quality, but the effects on cardiometabolic health were unclear. Experts say a varied and balanced diet is […]

ISLAMABAD, March 30 (ONLINE): The prevalence of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions has increased over the past decade. Although some of this increase may be due to better diagnosis, experts suggest that environmental factors could play a part. A new study has found that some common […]

ISLAMABAD, March 30 (Online): Researchers are reporting that the fewer hours a person sleeps, the higher their risk of high blood pressure.Evidence linking less sleep to hypertension isn’t new, but conclusions have been inconsistent in the past. The risk of high blood pressure is greater […]

ISLAMABAD, March 29 (Online): High triglyceride levels in the body are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Healthy lifestyle changes like exercising regularly, losing weight, limiting alcohol use, and eating a healthy diet can help lower triglyceride levels. Researchers from The University of […]

ISLAMABAD, March 29 (Online): Researchers are reporting that the fewer hours a person sleeps, the higher their risk of high blood pressure.Evidence linking less sleep to hypertension isn’t new, but conclusions have been inconsistent in the past. The risk of high blood pressure is greater […]

ISLAMABAD, March 29 (Online): The prevalence of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions has increased over the past decade. Although some of this increase may be due to better diagnosis, experts suggest that environmental factors could play a part. A new study has found that some common […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 28 (ONLINE): Irritable bowel disorder (IBD), which affects around 3 million people in the U.S., is often treated with a low fiber or fiber-free diet during symptom flare-ups. A new study suggests that fiber actually plays a significant role in reducing IBD due […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 28 (ONLINE): Several areas of the body have a microbiome, including the gut, skin, mouth, nose, ear, and eyes. Researchers have been studying the eye microbiome and its role in eye diseases such as dry eye. Researchers from Stephen F. Austin State University […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 28 (ONLINE): Decreasing sitting time by as little as 30 minutes daily can lower blood pressure, according to a new study.Researchers say reducing sitting time was comparable to increasing physical activity and lowering blood pressure. They said that older adults typically sit 60% […]