Could a broccoli sprout compound lower blood sugar?

ISLAMABAD, FEB 25 (ONLINE): Researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have found that sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli sprouts, may help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. The study found that the compound works better for people with certain metabolism […]

Could yogurt help protect against colorectal cancer?

ISLAMABAD, FEB 17 (ONLINE): Yogurt that contains live bacteria is thought to protect against several diseases, including some forms of cancer. Experts have not yet found exactly how it does this, but some suggest that it may be due to yogurt’s effect on the gut […]

Could probiotics help reduce anxiety?

ISLAMABAD, FEB 14 (ONLINE): About 4% of people in the world live with an anxiety disorder. Current medications used to treat anxiety do not work for everyone. A new study has identified a specific microbial metabolite in the gut microbiome that helps regulate brain activity […]

How diet affects cancer risk: What do recent studies say?

ISLAMABAD. FEB 13 (ONLINE): There is plenty of research suggesting that a person’s diet can affect their risk of cancer, particularly gastrointestinal cancers. Recent studies now add to that evidence, showing how different food items could either lower or heighten the risk of different forms […]

Juice cleanses may disrupt microbiome in only 3 days

ISLAMABAD,FEB 11 (OLINE): Short juice cleanses are increasingly popular and are heavily marketed with claims that they help remove toxins and aid digestion and weight loss. They involve consuming only fruit and vegetable juices for between three and seven days. However, there is little scientific […]

Daily omega-3 supplements and regular exercise may slow aging

ISLAMABAD, FEB 08 (ONLINE): In the study published in Nature Aging, researchers reported that taking these supplements over 3 years slowed biological aging by 3 to 4 months, with even greater effects observed when combined with exercise. They explained that biological aging happens at the […]

Can too much ‘good’ cholesterol increase glaucoma risk?

ISLAMABAD, FEB 07 (ONLINE): There are a number of risk factors for glaucoma, including cardiovascular disease. A new study has found that older adults with too much “good” HDL cholesterol may be at a higher risk of developing glaucoma. On the flip side, researchers found […]

Some bacteria in the mouth may play a role in memory loss and dementia

ISLAMABAD, FEB 05 (ONLINE): New research suggests that the bacteria living in our mouths may influence cognitive function as we age. Several bacterial species have been identified as potentially more harmful than others, and some of these microbes may play a role in memory loss […]