Health

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (Online): Healthy lifestyles choices, incuding not smoking, a high level of activity, and sleeping 7 to 9 hours per night, are strongly linked with a decreased risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study published today in the journal […]

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (Online): Anyone who has received a herpes diagnosis may be twice as likely to develop dementia than people who have not, according to a new study from Uppsala University in Sweden. The study, which was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, […]

ISLAMABAD, FEB 20 (ONLINE): Pakistan and an American firm, Miracle Saltworks Collective Incorporation, signed an agreement in Islamabad Tuesday for value addition of Himalayan Pink Salt to increase its export. Addressing the signing ceremony, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said the agreement not only paves […]

ISLAMABAD, FEB 20 (ONLINE): Anyone who has received a herpes diagnosis may be twice as likely to develop dementia than people who have not, according to a new study from Uppsala University in Sweden. The study, which was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, […]

ISLAMABAD, FEB 20 (ONLINE): Most everyone benefits from regular exercise, but women may see bigger cardiovascular benefits than men — and in less time, too, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In their study, researchers looked […]

Karachi, February 20, 2024 – Vision Eye Care, an international relief organization dedicated to the prevention of blindness with a footprint in 39 countries around the world, launched its 35th cataract surgery project, the ‘Vision Eye Camp,’ in Karachi and Lahore. Organized through sponsorships from […]

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (Online|): GLP-1 agonist diabetes drugs have found a second use as weight-loss medications. Now, a new study from electronic medical records company Epic reports that their use also corresponds to a reduction in depression and anxiety. Five GLP-1 drugs were linked to […]

Rheumatoid arthritisTrusted Source (RA) is an autoimmune disease that can cause chronic joint pain, joint deformities, and inflammation. According to the National Institutes of HealthTrusted Source (NIH), rheumatoid arthritis affects millions of people worldwide, with up to 1% of some countries’ population having rheumatoid arthritis. […]

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (Online): Researchers estimate that every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia — a condition affecting the brain that causes cognitive issues. There is currently no cure for dementia. However, there are ways doctors can help slow the disease’s progression when […]

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (Online): With rates of Alzheimer’s disease expected to riseTrusted Source and still no cure for this type of dementia, finding new ways to treat this disease has been at the forefront of research over the past few years. Adding to this research […]