Health

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 […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 13 (ONLINE): New research suggests that a diet tailored to an individual’s DNA profile could play a role in managing blood sugar levels and reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes among high-risk individuals. The pilot study, involving 148 participants, combined genetic […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 13 (ONLINE): About 537 million adults globally live with diabetes, with 90–95% of those cases being type 2 diabetes. People with diabetes are at an increased risk for several eye health conditions, including diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. Current treatments for diabetic […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 12 (ONLINE): Parkinson’s disease prevalence is growing fast, and similar to some other neurological conditions, its causes are unclear. The potential impact of chemicals that are toxic to neurons in the part of the brain affected by Parkinson’s disease has been investigated since […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 12 (ONLINE): Itching is one of the most distressing and poorly understood symptoms of eczema. A recent study used animal models, human tissue, and nerve fibers to investigate the condition’s tendency to produce itching. The researchers concluded that the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus may […]

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (Online): Protein is a critical diet component, but the source — animal or plant-based — does make a difference. Mycoprotein is derived from a fungus and used in some meat substitute products. Research on its benefits is ongoing. A recent study found […]

Rawalpindi (PNI) President Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Maj. Gen. (Retd) Rehmat Khan on Monday said that diabetes is becoming more and more common in Pakistan, which is one of the primary reasons for vision problems. Recent reports suggest that every fourth person in the country […]

ISLAMABAD, March 11 (Online): Type 2 diabetes is a condition that results from the body no longer responding to insulin, the hormone that controls blood glucose levels. People with type 2 diabetes are at high risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Semaglutide — sold under […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 11 (ONLINE): Parkinson’s disease prevalence is growing fast, and similar to some other neurological conditions, its causes are unclear. The potential impact of chemicals that are toxic to neurons in the part of the brain affected by Parkinson’s disease has been investigated since […]