Sep 13(ABC): While cancer deaths tend to get more attention, heart disease is still the leading cause of premature death in the United States, and it’s a health problem that affects both men and women. The good news is that you can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) by modifying your lifestyle habits. Let’s look at …

Sep 13(ABC):According to recent research published in the journal Neurology, those who consume the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods, such as soft drinks, chips, and cookies, may have a greater chance of developing dementia than those who consume the lowest amount. Researchers also discovered that substituting ultra-processed foods for unprocessed or minimally processed foods in a person’s diet was connected …

Sep 13(ABC): The FinnGen genomic study, which was led by the University of Helsinki, discovered a variant that is typical of the Finnish population that protects against heart diseases. Carriers of the variant have an approximately one-fifth lower chance of getting heart disease than the general population. The newly identified variant’s defense against coronary heart disease is probably due to …

ISLMABAD, Sep 13(ABC): Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes that are added to foods and drinks to make them taste sweet. They provide that sweetness without any extra calories, making them an appealing choice for people who are trying to lose weight. All sorts of everyday foods and products contain artificial sweeteners, including candy, soda, toothpaste and chewing gum. However, …

LAHORE, Sep 13(ABC): With the genetically modified crops and edibles flooding our markets and use of polluted water to irrigate vegetable farms, people have started worrying about their health looking for chemicals and pesticides free diet. As the population grows world over increasing the demand of edibles, different multi-nationals and local companies have started using the modified seeds besides other …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12(ABC): How to have a healthy relationship with the news We all do it — reach for the phone first thing in the morning to check the news. And no wonder, with all that has happened in the world over the past few years. But might this habit be harming our health? Medical News Today assessed the evidence …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12(ABC): Sharing is not a new concept, humans live in social groups and thrive on social interaction — this forms part of human nature. Yet “[s]ocial media have transformed the way we understand the world around us by changing the way we access, share, understand — and misunderstand — information”, Dr. Adrian Ward, assistant professor of marketing at …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12(ABC):  Cognitive dissonance is the discomfort a person feels when their behavior does not align with their values or beliefs. It can also occur when a person holds two contradictory beliefs at the same time. Cognitive dissonance is not a disease or illness. It is a psychological phenomenon that can happen to anyone. American psychologist Leon Festinger first …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9(ABC): While health experts are still looking into the matter of long COVID, a recent research study has shed light on some more critical implications of the infection and its long term burden. Long COVID is a serious concern Long COVID is the health ramification following an infection by a coronavirus which comprises a constellation of complications that …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9(ABC): Digital self-harm is a behavior in which a person targets themselves online. This form of virtual self-bullying is especially common among adolescents. A new study led by Florida Atlantic University shows a significant association between digital self-harm and suicidal ideation among teens. The results, recently published in the journal Child and Adolescent Mental HealthTrusted Source, indicate that …

PARIS, Sep 9(ABC): A large study suggested Thursday that artificial sweetener could be associated with a higher risk of heart disease, however experts urged caution about the findings. Sweeteners are consumed by millions every day in products like diet soda, partly as a way to avoid weight gain from sugar — but the healthiness of these substitutes has long been …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9(ABC): Diabetes has become more common in countries where food is plentiful. Excess sugar consumption can lead to obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other health problems. But can it cause diabetes? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that over 37 millionTrusted Source adults in the United States, or around 11.3% of the adult population, are living …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9(ABC): What makes the human brain distinct from that of all other animals — including even our closest primate relatives? In an analysis of cell types in the prefrontal cortex of four primate species, Yale researchers identified species-specific — particularly human-specific — features, they report Aug. 25 in the journal Science. And they found that what makes us …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9(ABC): People who eat ultra-processed food – think soda, chips and candies – face higher risks of developed colon cancer and of dying from heart disease. While it’s long been known these foods are not good for you, the two studies published in the journal TheBMJ offers more details of just how bad they are for your health. …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5(ABC): While the measurement isn’t currently recommended, new research finds baby weight that shows an uptick at 4 months old may hold clues to bigger problems. When a child is born, his or her parents hope for the best while also wondering what the world has in store for their little one. While being a new parent can …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5(ABC): A study from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago explores the link between light exposures during sleep and health risks. The research serves as a warning for the many people living in industrialized nations where light tends to be omnipresent. Sleeping while exposed to any type of light whatsoever — even dim light — is …

Sep 5(ABC): John Wherry will wait until later in the fall to consider getting an updated COVID-19 booster. The University of Pennsylvania immunologist knows it’s too soon after his shot late this summer, especially since he’s not at high risk from the virus. It’s the kind of calculation many Americans will face as booster shots that target currently circulating omicron …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5(ABC): Itchy mosquito bites can be a nightmare in the summer. But what makes these bites so itchy? When a mosquito bites, our immune system kicks in to protect us against the attack. This is similar to an allergic reaction and causes a raised, itchy bump to appear. This article discusses what makes mosquito bites itch and swell, …

Islamabad, Sep 5(ABC): Regular physical activity may be linked to a lower risk of developing COVID-19. A 2021 Kaiser Permanente study of about 49,000 people with COVID-19 found that regular physical activity was strongly associated with a reduced risk for severe outcomes from the disease. With a new systematic review and meta-analysis published recently in the British Journal of Sports …

Aug 30(ABC): A cup of tea just got a bit more relaxing. Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don’t, according to a large study. Tea contains helpful substances known to reduce inflammation. Past studies in China and Japan, where green …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (ABC): It is well known that smoking causes blocked arteries, leading to coronary heart disease and stroke. A new study warned that smoking also leads to thicker, weaker hearts. The researchers found that the more people smoked, the worse their heart function became. Some function was restored when people kicked the habit. “It means that smokers have …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (ABC): Low levels of a stress hormone called cortisol can also indicate the lingering symptoms post a Covid infection, according to a new study. Long Covid is defined as having new or ongoing symptoms four weeks or more after the start of disease. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of concentration and joint pain. The symptoms …

Aug 29(ABC): There are many things that scientists say should not be done during thunderstorms like standing near trees, going outside, and taking a shower. While other concepts are easily understood, not taking a shower seems a little weird. However, physicists explain that by showering during a thunderstorm, people open themselves up for an electric shock, reported The Conversation. This is …

Islamabad, Aug 29(ABC): More than 740 million adults worldwide have had at least one symptom of tinnitus, and about 120 million are severely affected, according to a new report. Tinnitus indicates the perception of a ringing, buzzing, whistling, rustling, or hissing noise in the ears or head when no corresponding external sounds are present. In its most severe form, which …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29(ABC): Systematic low-grade inflammation is characterized by the prolonged release of inflammatory molecules and is linkedTrusted Source to various health conditions. While vitamin D is classically known for regulating calcium levels, recent studiesTrusted Source have shown that it may play a role in modulating the body’s inflammatory response too. For example, research has linked vitamin D concentrations in …

ISLAMABAD, AUG 27 (ABC): Unexplained cases of hepatitis in children have health officials across the globe puzzled and concerned. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reported that there are at least 191 known cases in the UK, Europe, the US, Canada, Israel, and Japan The news comes after the UK Health Security Agency released a report on their …

ISLAMABAD, AUG 27 (ABC): News of a virus known as monkeypox began making headlines in the U.S. in May when the World Health Organization (WHO)Trusted Source learned of a confirmed case in a person from Britain who had returned from a trip to Nigeria. On May 18th, the first U.S. case was confirmed in a man from Massachusetts. More than …

ISLAMABAD, AUG 27 (ABC): Ever since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, people have been more concerned than ever about potential disease threats. The newest of these is called “tomato flu,” and has affected over 100 children in India, according to a recent correspondence in The LancetTrusted Source. The authors report that tomato flu, likely a viral disease, was first …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26(ABC): When it comes to heart health, men and women can be quite different. The American Heart Association makes that distinction in new researchTrusted Source published in its journal Circulation. The report describes the common symptoms of six cardiovascular diseases with the note that many symptoms are different for men and women. The six cardiovascular diseases are: • …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26(ABC): As the saying often goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionTrusted Source, (CDC) almost 20% of children in the United States do not eat breakfast. What’s more, children from lower-income families and adolescents of any socioeconomic status are more likely to skip breakfast. The …

Aug 26(ABC):Scientists all over the world have been trying to understand cancer, which is one of the deadliest diseases in the world, for many years. Researchers have been trying to figure out where cancer comes from and what early treatments can help counter this illness. Now, researchers have created a map of the prostrate which shows healthy areas and those …

ISLAMABAD, Aug  26(ABC): Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is global in nature and induces several incredible liver diseases, such as chronic hepatitis B (CHB), cirrhosis of the liver (LC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A total of 882,000 patients died of HBV-related liver diseases in 2019. This large number of deaths and HBV morbidity can be contained if patients with CHB …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (ABC): The average internet user spends nearly three hours a day using social media. It’s clear that social media is becoming increasingly crucial to sharing important information with the public — like how to stay safe from COVID-19, for example — and researchers want to know what makes a piece of media compelling enough for people to …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (ABC): Up for a little noninvasive brain stimulation to boost your aging memory for that next big project, work meeting or family get-together? One day science may be able to offer such treatments, new research suggests. Reduce dementia risk with these food and activity choices Sending electrical currents into two parts of the brain known for storing …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 24(ABC): New research suggests that regular physical activity can help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection and its severity, with a weekly tally of 150 minutes of moderate, or 75 minutes of vigorous, physical activity giving the best protection. “Our findings highlight the protective effects of engaging in sufficient physical activity as a public health strategy, with potential …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (ABC): The incubation period from infection to symptoms or a first positive COVID-19 test has decreased as the coronavirus has evolved, dropping from 5 days to 3.5 days, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. With the Alpha variant, the incubation period was about 5 days, which fell to 4.5 for Beta, 4.41 for …

ISLAMABAD,Aug 24(ABC): Systematic low-grade inflammation is characterized by the prolonged release of inflammatory molecules and is linkedTrusted Source to various health conditions. While vitamin D is classically known for regulating calcium levels, recent studiesTrusted Source have shown that it may play a role in modulating the body’s inflammatory response too. For example, research has linked vitamin D concentrations in the …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23(ABC): Resistant starches (RS) are carbohydrates that pass undigested through the small intestine and are digested, or fermented, in the large intestine. They are present in plant-based foods including beans, oats, breakfast cereals, rice, cooked and cooled pasta, peas, and slightly unripe bananas. RS forms part of dietary fiber, which is known to reduce the risk of colorectal …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23(ABC): In today’s consumerist, fast-moving culture, the pursuit of meaning in life may not be everyone’s immediate goal. However, research shows that finding meaning in life, whatever that might be for the individual, could significantly benefit well-being. Share on PinterestWhy does searching for, and finding meaning in life improve our sense of well-being? Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy. The …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23(ABC): Smartphones, wearables, and other digital devices have become ubiquitous memory aids, storing an endless amount of important — and not so important information — from phone numbers to birthdays to medication reminders. But the widespread use of these devices has led to concerns that these devices might impair our internal memories. New research suggests that this may …