Health

ISLAMABAD, DEC 20 (ONLINE):In the pursuit of optimal health, regular physical activity (PA) is recommended to protect against dementia, cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, and other no communicable diseases. A significant body of research suggests the benefits of PA are positively correlated with higher frequency and […]

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (ONLINE): Severe obesity among preschool-age children from low-income families is on the rise in the U.S., according to a new analysis of federal data. An estimated 2% of children ages 2 to 4 years old had severe obesity in 2020, up from […]

ISLAMABAD, DEC 18 (ONLINE): Not to brag, but I’m super good at walking. Not putting one foot in front of the other, though I manage that just fine, but at getting out there every day. My husband and I walk for about 25 minutes every […]

ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Pakistan can learn from Germany to bring down smoking trends in society. It was one of the takeaways from a talk on this subject by Dr John Njenga Karugia, from the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin. […]

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (Online): New guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association could mean people living with Crohn’s disease will need fewer invasive procedures. The guidelines published today recommend using the C-reactive protein (CRP) biomarker in blood and the fecal calprotectin (FCP) biomarker in stool to […]

ISLAMABADS, Nov 20 (Online): Atopic dermatitis, more commonly called eczema, is an unpleasant skin condition common among children. While this may be the primary skin problem occurring, recent evidence suggests that there may be more to the story. A study published in the Journal of […]

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (Online): Anxiety and depression are the most prevalent mental disorders worldwide. Fried foods are a major part of the Western diet and are increasing worldwide. Previous studies have found that consuming fried or processed foods, sugary products, and beer is linked to […]

Islamabad, 13/11/2023 – Pakistan is currently grappling with a concerning surge in diabetes, with every third adult Pakistani living with diabetes and the country ranked at the top in diabetes prevalence rate globally. Empirical evidence from Pakistan suggests that unhealthy diets including high consumption of […]

SLAMABAD, Nov 11 (ONLINE): In a new study, researchers report that people with a food sensitivity to cow’s milk (lactose intolerance) and other common food allergens may have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. They published their findings today in the Journal of Allergy and […]

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (Online): Baseball great Satchel Paige famously said “Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.” In other words: keep moving. That’s the theme of a new study that states any activity — even sleeping — is better for the heart than […]