Health

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 17 2023 (ONLINE): The incident happened years ago, but MaKenna Schmidt, 18, of Otsego, MN, can still recall it in detail. “We were on the bus and this girl said, ‘You look pregnant,’ ” Schmidt remembered. “I was like 8.” “I was really […]

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (Online): A new study has investigated what may be unique about people who live to be 100 years old and beyond. The study’s authors were looking for differences in body function prior to extreme old age that might expand our understanding of […]

Islamabad, Pakistan – October 16: For ensuring good health and quality life, it is important to follow healthy practices. One of the contributors to unhealthy lifestyle is use of Trans-fatty acids, which is commonly found in most brands of banaspati ghee, cooking oils, bakery shortenings, […]

ISLAMABAD, OCT 16 (ONLINE): Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disorder marked by high blood glucose levels. This could be due either to insufficient insulin levels, insulin resistance, or both factors. Research shared at the 2023 Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study […]

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (Online): One of the most common drugs for treating high blood pressure (hypertension), amlodipine, is safe and effective, according to new research. Amlodipine, sold under the brand name Norvasc among others, is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure, […]

ISLAMABAD, OCT 16 (ONLINE): Tech can improve many areas of your life, whether it’s streamlining your schedule or organizing your finances. You might be surprised to learn that tech can also be helpful for your mental health. Technological advances are often cited as one of […]

Islamabad, Oct 15 (Online): A survey of 1,200 middle school students who participated in a cycling program found improvements in their mental health and physiological well-being. The improvements appeared especially significant in students who were ethnic minorities from low-income families. Cycling combines transportation, leisure and […]

Islamabad, Oct 15 (Online): The blood in our bodies is a complex fluid. It contains red blood cells, which bring oxygen to our body’s tissues; white blood cells, our body’s infection-fighting army; and platelets, which clump together to help stop bleeding. A special protein called […]

Peshawar, October 15 (ONLINE): The Local Government Department’s Water and Sanitation Cell (WatSan), in collaboration with the University of Peshawar, UNICEF, and other sector partners will hold the Inter-Universities Skit Competition, an event that aims to raise awareness about Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WatSan) issues […]

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (Online): New research is bolstering the safety and efficacy of amlodipine (sold under the brand name Norvasc), one of the most common drugs for treating hypertension (also known as high blood pressure). Researchers from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and […]