PVC, other microplastics found in clogged arteries

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 […]

A ‘DNA diet’ may help reduce type 2 diabetes risk, new study argues

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 […]

Could an intervention as simple as eye drops treat eye damage in diabetes?

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 […]

Another 3 common pesticides are now linked to Parkinson’s disease risk

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 […]

How eczema research on skin bacteria may lead to a treatment for itching

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 […]

Another 3 common pesticides are now linked to Parkinson’s disease risk

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 […]

How eczema research on skin bacteria may lead to a treatment for itching

ISLAMABAD, March 09 (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 […]