Health

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% […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 27 (ONLINE): A ketogenic (keto) diet can slow the arrival of the mild cognitive loss that signals the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study in mice suggests. The authors of the study found that a low-carb, high-fat keto diet results in an […]

ISLAMABAD, March 27 (ONLINE): 2023 was the hottest year on record for planet Earth, and by the middle of the 21st century, the U.S. will experience 27–50 days of temperatures exceeding 90 degrees each year. Prolonged heat exposure may lead to heat-related illnesses with complications […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 26 (ONLINE): Consuming deep-fried oils has been linked to oxidative stress and inflammation, which are risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases and other chronic conditions. A new study in rats suggests a potential connection between the long-term consumption of reheated cooking oils and increased […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 26 (ONLINE): A new review offers guidance for people wishing to change their personalities in some way. While our personalities remain stable across our lives, they also remain at least somewhat malleable, finds the review. The authors found four elements that provide support […]

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (Online): A new review offers guidance for people wishing to change their personalities in some way. While our personalities remain stable across our lives, they also remain at least somewhat malleable, finds the review. The authors found four elements that provide support […]

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (Online): New research suggests replacing sugar with low or no-calorie sweeteners could aid weight management after rapid weight loss without increasing the risk of diabetes or heart disease. The 1-year trial found that adults who used sweeteners had greater diet satisfaction, improved […]

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (Online): Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, and the reasons for this are unclear. One of the main drugs offered to people with Parkinson’s disease is levodopa, which helps with symptoms affecting movement. A global team of […]