Health

ISLAMABAD, FEB 26 (ONLINE): Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) drugs are a class of medications used to manage type 2 diabetes and treat obesity. While many drugs in this class are relatively new, researchers are rapidly learning that the drug’s benefits may extend well beyond […]

ISLAMABAD, FEB 25 (ONLINE): Researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have found that sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli sprouts, may help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. The study found that the compound works better for people with certain metabolism […]

Rawalpindi (PNI) Al-Shifa Trust (AST) said on Friday that cataracts are becoming a concern in Pakistan due to uncontrolled diabetes and poor access of the majority of the public to preventive healthcare. Previously, the treatment was delayed until the problem matured, but new findings suggest […]

ISLAMABAD, FEB 20 (ONLINE): According to estimates, one in three people who have type 2 diabetes also have chronic kidney disease. Both chronic conditions are associated with an increased risk of stroke and heart attack. A new study has found a medication already used to […]

ISLAMABAD, FEB 17 (ONLINE): Yogurt that contains live bacteria is thought to protect against several diseases, including some forms of cancer. Experts have not yet found exactly how it does this, but some suggest that it may be due to yogurt’s effect on the gut […]

ISLAMABAD, FEB 14 (ONLINE): About 4% of people in the world live with an anxiety disorder. Current medications used to treat anxiety do not work for everyone. A new study has identified a specific microbial metabolite in the gut microbiome that helps regulate brain activity […]

ISLAMABAD. FEB 13 (ONLINE): There is plenty of research suggesting that a person’s diet can affect their risk of cancer, particularly gastrointestinal cancers. Recent studies now add to that evidence, showing how different food items could either lower or heighten the risk of different forms […]

ISLAMABAD,FEB 11 (OLINE): Short juice cleanses are increasingly popular and are heavily marketed with claims that they help remove toxins and aid digestion and weight loss. They involve consuming only fruit and vegetable juices for between three and seven days. However, there is little scientific […]

ISLAMABAD, FEB 08 (ONLINE): In the study published in Nature Aging, researchers reported that taking these supplements over 3 years slowed biological aging by 3 to 4 months, with even greater effects observed when combined with exercise. They explained that biological aging happens at the […]

ISLAMABAD, FEB 07 (ONLINE): There are a number of risk factors for glaucoma, including cardiovascular disease. A new study has found that older adults with too much “good” HDL cholesterol may be at a higher risk of developing glaucoma. On the flip side, researchers found […]