New blood test shows some promise in detecting colorectal cancer

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 23 (ONLINE): Researchers are reporting that a new home blood test for colorectal cancer is as accurate as current home tests using stool samples. Doctors say they hope a new test such as this one would encourage more people to get tested for […]

MIND diet linked to slower aging and lower dementia risk

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 23 (ONLINE): Adherence to a MIND diet is associated with a lower incidence of dementia and mortality in a new study. The MIND diet is based on the Mediterranean and DASH diets, and emphasizes plant-based foods, fish and poultry, with little in the […]

Over 3 billion people now live with a neurological condition: What this means

ISLAMABAD, March 22 (ONLINE): New research shows that over 3.4 billion people throughout the world have a neurological condition. These conditions include neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, and movement disorders such as Parkinson’s. A concerning aspect of the findings is […]

Alzheimer’s may be caused by a build-up of fat in brain cells

ISLAMABAD, March 22 (Online): Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. The precise causes of the condition are still being fleshed out. For many years, scientists have concentrated on the role of proteins, but this focus is shifting. A new study concludes that […]

Researchers developing an inhalable screening test for lung cancer

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 […]