Acting on key lifestyle factors could reduce atrial fibrillation risk

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 […]

Drinking 2 servings of sugary drinks like soda per week may harm heart health

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 […]

Resistant starch diet may aid weight loss, boost insulin sensitivity

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 […]

Some cognitive decline ‘objectively measurable’ after COVID-19

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 […]

Higher blood caffeine levels linked to lower obesity and osteoarthritis risk

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 […]

Bariatric surgery a treatment for diabetes

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 […]

Yogurt can reduce risk of diabetes, says FDA

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 […]