Health

ISLAMABAD, January 29 (Online): A blood test that screens for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise in detecting changes in amyloid beta and tau protein levels in the brain years before symptoms emerge, according to a new study published in JAMA NeurologyTrusted Source. Despite Alzheimer’s disease affecting […]

Islamabad January 27 (Online): (IBD) is an umbrella term including the autoimmune conditions Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both conditions involve chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, eventually leading to damage. Symptoms include bloody stools, diarrhea, fatigue, pain, and weight loss. Treatment for IBD currently […]

ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 (ONLINE): It typically shows up in childhood and can significantly affect an individual’s well-being and their ability to function in society. In the United States, approximately 6 millionTrusted Source children and teenagers aged 6 to 17 have received a diagnosis of ADHD. […]

ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 (ONLINE): Approximately one in three deaths in the United States is caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A new study indicates that splitting the recommended amount of physical activity between aerobic and resistance […]

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (Online): Researchers estimateTrusted Source that about 32 million people have a type of dementia called Alzheimer’s disease, with another 69 million at the prodromal stageTrusted Source, which is defined as having mild cognitive impairment. It’s well understood that Alzheimer’s impacts brain functions […]

ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 (ONLINE): Approximately one in three deaths in the United States is caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A new study indicates that splitting the recommended amount of physical activity between aerobic and resistance […]

ISLAMABAD, January 25 (Online): The number of people with type 2 diabetes rose nearly fourfoldTrusted Source between 1980 and 2014, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)Trusted Source. Type 2 diabetes has many risk factors, including some genetic and environmental factors, but increased body weight […]

ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (Online): Antioxidants may offer certain health benefits, but researchers are still seeking to understand the full effect of certain antioxidants on overall health and well-being. One area of interest is how antioxidants may influence the pain that people experience. A recent studyTrusted […]

ISLAMABAD, January 24 (Online): Alzheimer’s disease is the most commonTrusted Source form of dementia and is estimated to affect about 32 million peopleTrusted Source worldwide. While scientists are still unclear as to the true cause of Alzheimer’s disease, they do know a loss of neuronsTrusted […]

ISLAMABAD, January 24 (Online): Most commonly associated with skin lesions — often in the form of plaques — psoriasis also increases the risk of other health issues. For instance, people with psoriasis are more likely to experience obesity, heart disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, type […]