Can eating more processed red meat increase your dementia risk?

ISLAMABAD JAN 16 (ONLINE): Past studies show that eating processed meats — such as hot dogs, sausages, salami, and bacon can increase a person’s risk for several health issues, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancers such as colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and prostate […]

Keto may be best for blood sugar control in the short term

ISLAMABAD JAN 14 (ONLINE): Compared to a Mediterranean diet, a ketogenic (keto) diet produced more immediate beneficial changes in people with type 2 diabetes during a 12-month study. However, the keto diet’s relative advantages appeared to wane beyond 6 months. The diets resulted in similar […]

Exercise may help stop cancer progression, lower death risk

ISLAMABAD JAN 13 (ONLINE): Globally, cancer is the top cause of death. Experts are interested in finding multiple strategies to combat cancer, including exercise. A study recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine explored how physical activity levels before cancer diagnosis affected cancer […]

Is drinking coffee only in the morning better for your heart?

ISLAMABAD, JAN 10 (ONLINE): Numerous studies have examined the effects of coffee drinking every day on heart health. A new study from researchers at Tulane University for the first time shows the importance of coffee drinking time on health outcomes, rather than just the amount […]

Al-Shifa opens advanced genetic testing lab to prevent childhood eye cancer

Rawalpindi (PNI) (Jan-09) Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital inaugurated a state-of-the-art genetic testing laboratory to prevent and control eye cancer in children. Genetic testing offers significant benefits; it can alleviate uncertainty and guide individuals in making informed decisions about healthcare management. If the result is negative, […]

Sugary drinks may be driving millions of diabetes and heart disease cases

ISLAMABAD, JAN 08 (ONLINE): Experts are interested in finding what factors contribute to cardiovascular disease and diabetes and what can help with prevention. One recent study highlighted that sugar-sweetened beverages may contribute to almost 10% of type 2 diabetes cases and over 3% of cardiovascular […]

3 ways to boost longevity in 2025

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 […]

Eye specialist advises early diagnosis to cure colour blindness in children

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 […]