Health

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 08 (ONLINE): Atrial fibrillation involves an irregular heart rhythm and is an important risk factor for stroke. While age, sex, and genetics are non-modifiable risk factors for atrial fibrillation, physical activity levels, obesity, smoking, and management of comorbid conditions are some of the […]

ISLAMABAD, A new study indicates that drinking just two servings per week of sugar-sweetened beverages like soda can erase the heart health benefits of physical activity. Excess sugar can lead to chronic inflammation and obesity, which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Experts recommend cutting […]

ISLMABAD, March 07 (Online): Researchers have unveiled a potential new strategy for treating obesity and metabolic diseases through dietary intervention. By incorporating resistant starch into the diets of individuals with overweight, scientists observed significant weight loss and improvements in insulin sensitivity, highlighting the influential role […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 06 (ONLINE): Cognitive and memory impairment can occur in people after infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and this effect is greater in people with long COVID. Those who received at least two vaccinations and had fewer repeat infections, and those […]

ISLAMABAD, March 06 (Online): Individuals with sleep durations of five or fewer hours per day could have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers also reported that eating a healthy diet did not lower the risk of type 2 diabetes from insufficient sleep. […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 06 (ONLINE): Researchers estimate that more than 1 billion people globally have obesity. Obesity can increase a person’s risk for several health problems, including joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis. Scientists from Imperial College London in the United Kingdom and the University of Copenhagen […]

Islamabad, Mar 4 (Online): In a recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers from the United States of America (US) compared the safety, efficacy, and long-term outcomes of bariatric surgery and medical and lifestyle management in patients with type 2 […]

Islamabad, Mar 4 (Online): Food makers can advertise that regularly eating yogurt may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes without objection from the Food and Drug Administration, the agency announced in statement. The decision came in response to a petition that Danone North America […]

London, Mar 2 (Online): After a long day, there is nothing quite like sinking into the comfort of your couch. But what if this simple pleasure could offer more than just the relaxation that comes from flopping down and stretching out? By incorporating a few […]

New York, Mar 2 (Online): The “epidemic” is particularly hitting poorer countries and the rate is growing among children and adolescents faster than adults, according to the study carried out with the World Health Organisation. The study, released ahead of World Obesity Day on March […]