Health

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 04 (ONLINE): Overweight and obesity can increase the risk for several types of cancer. Experts are interested in how to reduce body weight and cancer risk. A recent cohort study found that high adherence to a Mediterranean diet helped reduce the risk for […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 03 (ONLINE): An estimated 280 million people around the world live with depressive disorder. Past studies show that certain lifestyle changes can help lower a person’s risk of developing depressive disorder, including certain foods such as olive oil and nuts. A new study […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 01 (ONLINE): An estimated 280 million people around the world live with depressive disorder. Past studies show that certain lifestyle changes can help lower a person’s risk of developing depressive disorder, including certain foods such as olive oil and nuts. A new study […]

ISLAMABAD,FEB 28 (ONLINE): A healthy gut microbiome is essential for an overall healthy digestive system. Different foods impact the gut microbiome in different ways. A new study has found that distinct types of dairy products appear to affect the gut microbiome differently. Scientists observed that […]

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 […]