Health

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 […]

ISLAMABAD, March 15 (ONLINE): Mounjaro, Zepbound can help with weight loss in people with long-term obesity Researchers report that medications that contain the ingredient trizepatide work to help people lose weight, no matter how long they have had weight problems. They say people should remain […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 15 (ONLINE): In a new study, researchers report that people with worsening metabolic syndrome face a higher risk of developing all types of cancer. They noted that the risk of developing kidney cancer was the highest. More than one-third of adults in the […]

ISLAMABAD, March 13 (ONLINE): Atherosclerosis — the buildup of plaque in the arteries — is considered to be the cause of about 50% of all deaths in Western society. Researchers from the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli in Italy have found the presence of microplastics […]