Health

ISLAMABAD, JAN 08 (ONLINE): Research from the past 12 months has pinpointed some of the lifestyle factors that are linked to living healthier, longer lives. One clear factor is diet: Eating less red meat, skipping salt, and following a Mediterranean-style diet consistently have all been […]

ISLAMABAD, JAN 07 (ONLINE): Currently, there is no single test to help detect Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that is characterized by memory loss, confusion, communication issues, and mood changes. Doctors can use cognitive tests, cerebrospinal fluid, and blood tests combined with brain scans […]

ISLAMABAD, JAN 06 (ONLINE): A New York University study has found that kidney and nerve tissue cells can form memories much like brain cells. According to the study authors, their findings could help researchers better understand how to treat problems that affect memory. They also […]

ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 :A renowned eye surgeon Dr. Umair Kidwai on Saturday while explaining the conditions of colour blindness disorder said that “Colour blindness is a vision problem where a person has difficulty distinguishing between certain colours, especially red and green. Talking to a private […]

ISLAMABAD, JAN 04 (ONLINE): Currently, there is no single test to help detect Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that is characterized by memory loss, confusion, communication issues, and mood changes. Doctors can use cognitive tests, cerebrospinal fluid, and blood tests combined with brain scans […]

ISLAMABAD, JAN 03 (ONLINE): Antibiotic use is common in older people, with those over age 65 consuming 50% more antibiotics than younger adults. Using antibiotics is linked to disturbance of the gut microbiome, which may have effects on cognitive function. However, a new study may […]

ISLAMABAD, JAN 02 (ONLINE): Research from the past 12 months has pinpointed some of the lifestyle factors that are linked to living healthier, longer lives. One clear factor is diet: Eating less red meat, skipping salt, and following a Mediterranean-style diet consistently have all been […]

ISLAMABAD, JAN 01 (ONLINE): For a healthy heart, the best breakfast is one that provides 20% to 30% of the energy you will need for the day, says a new study. Eating either less or more may increase certain cardiometabolic risk factors in older adults. […]

ISLAMABAD, DEC 31 (ONLINE): Getting enough sleep is an important part of a person’s overall health. Poor sleep is a risk factor for cognitive issues such as memory loss. Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have clarified what happens during deep sleep — also known […]

ISLAMABAD, DEC 27 (ONLINE): Vitamin D supplements, with or without calcium, are important for overall health. However, vitamin D supplements have no effect on preventing falls or fractures in older adults, according to the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. Vitamin D supplementation for postmenopausal women […]