Early smoking cessation may boost survival in lung cancer patients

ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP): Quitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a study. The study, led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, showed that compared to those who never smoked and were […]

Eating strawberries daily may boost cognitive function, cut BP in elderly

ISLAMABAD, Aug 06 (APP): Daily strawberry consumption was linked to improved cognitive function, lower blood pressure and higher antioxidant capacity, according to a small study. The study builds on previous research demonstrating the cardiovascular, metabolic and cognitive health benefits of strawberries. The double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised […]

Babies Should Get New RSV Shot This Fall: CDC

ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (ONLINE): The CDC is recommending that all babies younger than 8 months old get a shot this fall or winter to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. RSV usually causes mild cold symptoms, but babies with their first infection are at […]

Systemic Racism Continues to Cause Preventable Deaths

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 05 (ONLINE): A new study indicates that systemic racism, which has spread into nearly every county in the U.S., continues to result in preventable deaths of people of color. Nationwide, Black people, American Indian people, and Alaska Native people were more likely to […]

Increasing Number of Children Being Poisoned by Liquid Nicotine

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 04 (ONLINE): Thousands of children are being exposed to the dangers of liquid nicotine in e-cigarettes each year, and the number of exposures reported reached an all-time high last year. Doctors say a 2016 law aimed at lowering the risk contained a big […]

Yes, Snacking Can Make You Healthier

ISLAMABAD, JULY 28 (ONLINE): Like to snack? If you do, you’re not alone. A 2022 survey by Food Insight found that 73 percent of us report snacking at least once a day. (Are there really people out there who eat no snacks?) On average, 24 […]