ISLAMABAD: Depression affects millions of people, and while numerous medications treat depression, it can be hard to find the right one. While researching neurotransmitters, scientists at the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology made a discovery that identified how an amino acid is connected to depression. The discovery was based on more than a decade’s worth …

Anxiety is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. While feeling anxious is normal and only the brain’s way to protect us, excessive worry can be unhealthy. Therefore, anti-anxiety diet is something all of us should know of. There are many ways to manage anxiety, such as therapy and medication, but diet can also play an …

ISLAMABAD: A study claimed that if a person is affected with COVID-19 virus before taking its vaccination, he might have less immunity. Researchers at the Stanford University in the United States found that the magnitude and quality of a key immune cell’s response to vaccination with two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine were considerably lower in people with earlier …

Beijing , March 31, 2023: On a crisp spring day at a Beijing equestrian club, 14-year-old Victor Liu climbs into the saddle of a dark-haired horse, starting the latest session of a sport that has changed his life. Like other young people with autism in China, Victor has long faced stigma in a country where his condition is often misunderstood. …

ISLAMABAD , March 30, 2023: Researchers have gained new insights into how aspirin relieves pain, potentially paving the way for future pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory drugs. Despite being one of the oldest commercial pain relievers used by millions daily, the ways these inflammation-reducing mechanisms work are still being explored, which is the subject of a new paper presented at the American Society …

BENGALURU (India) March 29, 2023: With temperatures set to soar next month, Indian authorities need more resources and better preparation to deal with searing heat particularly for the most vulnerable communities around the country, a New Delhi-based think tank said. Analyzing 37 regional and federal heat action plans, the Centre for Policy Research found this week that the plans are …

Web Desk , March 28, 2023: Six children died of measles and 656 cases were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during the last three months. According to the report of KP Health Department, five children died of measles in Dera Ismail Khan and one in Tank. The report said that 105 children were confirmed with measles virus in Charsadda and …

Web Desk,March 27, 2023: The number of colorectal cancer — sometimes called colon cancer — in adults below 55 years has been increasing in the US since the 1990s and the reason behind this is unknown, CNN reported. Experts at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are urging that there is much yet to be done to study, treat and prevent this cancer …

United Nations, March 25, 2023: Humanity’s survival depends on how people manage water, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday at the end of a three-day conference on global water resources during which developing nations made urgent calls for help with cleaner drinking water and better sanitation. “All of humanity’s hopes for the future depend, in some way, on charting a …

NAIROBI, Kenya , March 24, 2023: Equatorial Guinea has confirmed another eight cases of the “highly virulent” Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever with no authorized vaccine or treatment. The World Health Organization on Thursday said that brings the country’s total number of cases to nine in the outbreak declared in mid-February. There are two known current outbreaks of Marburg …

ISLAMABAD , March 23, 2023: Brazzaville/Dar es Salaam – Tanzania today confirmed its first-ever cases of Marburg Virus Disease after laboratory tests were carried out following reports of cases and deaths in the country’s north-west Kagera region. Tanzania’s National Public Health Laboratory analysed samples to determine the cause of illness after eight people developed symptoms including fever, vomiting, bleeding and …

DAR ES SALAAM, March 22, 2023: Tanzania has confirmed its first-ever cases of Marburg, a high-fatality viral hemorrhagic fever with symptoms broadly similar to those of Ebola, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. The WHO said in a late Tuesday statement that the confirmation of the disease by Tanzania’s national public laboratory followed the death of five of eight people …

ISLAMABAD, March 21, 2023: The COVID-19 positivity rate in Karachi has reached 28.30%, a health authority official told The News, after 30 out of 106 people screened for the viral infection tested positive. Meanwhile, the countrywide positivity rate stood at only 3% when three out of 100 individuals tested positive for the pandemic. “COVID-19 positivity rate has started rising in …

Web Desk, March 20, 2023: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed its concerns over the diseases that are caused by excessive salt intake, saying millions of people could die if governments did not take action and spread awareness to keep in check the sodium levels in food. The report, published in Washington Post, said that salty food is the …

LONDON, March 20, 2023: Some of the world’s leading makers of flu vaccines say they could make hundreds of millions of bird flu shots for humans within months if a new strain of avian influenza ever jumps across the species divide. One current outbreak of avian flu known as H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b has killed record numbers of birds and infected …

Web Desk, March 18, 2023: Polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — a type of human-made harmful chemicals — have been flowing probably in human veins and can likely be found on furniture, daily food and water causing cancers, liver disease, asthma, allergies and other health complications. This allowed US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to propose a rule to strictly limit …

Odense (Denmark) , March 17, 2023: Countless shelves line the walls of a basement at Denmark’s University of Odense, holding what is thought to be the world’s largest collection of brains. There are 9,479 of the organs, all removed from the corpses of mental health patients over the course of four decades until the 1980s. Preserved in formalin in large …

ISLAMABAD , March 16, 2023: More than three years into the pandemic, finding out how many Americans have long COVID – and what to do about it – has proved to be far harder than identifying those infected with the virus who have recovered or died from it. How best to simply define, diagnose, measure, and treat it have remained …

WASHINGTON , March 15, 2023: The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer. The plan would limit toxic PFAS chemicals to the lowest level that tests can detect. PFAS, or per- and polyfluorinated …

LONDON , March 14, 2023: UK hospital doctors on Monday began a three-day strike over pay at the start of a week that will also see teachers, train staff and civil servants walk out, in the latest wave of industrial action. The doctors say years of below-inflation pay increases mean they have effectively had a 26 per cent pay cut …

TOKYO , March 13, 2023: Japan on Monday dropped its request for people to wear masks after three years, but hardly anything changed in the country that has had an extremely high regard for their effectiveness at anti-virus protection. Most commuters exiting Tokyo’s main train station in the morning were wearing masks as they headed to work. So were people …

ISLAMABAD, March 10, 2023: Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the US not getting enough sleep, insomnia is a common health problem. Lack of sleep can lead to a long list of chronic health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity and depression. According to a new study published Friday in Clinical Cardiology,people who suffer from insomnia …

WASHINGTON (Internews Pakistan) — The Biden administration is preparing to relax Covid-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday, according to two people familiar with the decision. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the administration has decided to roll back the testing requirements as cases, hospitalizations …

Karachi (National Times)- Dozens of people, both adults and children, are testing positive for HIV on weekly basis in the four Talukas of Sindh where the spread of HIV in the general population is being observed since 2019, federal and provincial officials disclosed on Monday. “HIV cases are regularly being reported from the four notorious Talukas of Larkana, Jacobabad, Qambar …

ISLAMABAD, (Internews Palistan) – Researchers from Tulane University have found that trendy diets like keto and paleo have a higher carbon footprint than other options like a vegan or vegetarian one. The study was published March 1 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers took information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Donald “Diego” Rose, PhD, …

ISLAMABAD, (Internews Pakistan) – Injections of spinal disc tissue into the spine may relieve pain associated with degenerative disc disease, according to preliminary results of a recent small study. Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which age-related wear and tear of one or more spinal discs causes pain, such as in the low back, buttocks and thigh. Injuries can …

ISLAMABAD, (Internews Pakistan) – A new study has found that physical exercise is highly beneficial for decreasing mental health symptoms. With high and growing mental health stats this study could be a positive implementation into treatments. The study was published February in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. According to the World Health Organization, mental health affects 1 in 8 …

ISLAMABAD, (Internews Pakistan) – According to the CDC, over 37 million Americans—about 1 in 10 individuals—have diabetes, and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Normally, a hormone called insulin moves glucose (sugar) from the blood into cells, where it’s used for energy. But in type 2 diabetes, the body doesn’t use or produce insulin properly, and glucose builds …

Web Desk (Internews Pakistan) – Eli Lilly & Co said on Wednesday that the list pricing for its two most frequently prescribed insulin medications Humalog and Humulin would be reduced by 70 percent, starting in the fourth quarter of this year. The Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company will also reduce the cost of its Lispro insulin injection to $25 per vial and …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30(ABC): For some, the word “technology” might evoke cold imagery of steely robots and complex computer algorithms. But a talk on “empathetic technology” at this year’s Wired Health conference did a lot to change this perception. Share on PinterestOur smart devices may soon know how we are feeling even before we do. With approximately 39 million people in …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30(ABC): A great number of healthcare practioners and patients alike remain wary of electronic health. Doctors claim that they don’t have enough time, and patients are concerned about their data going awry. As such, the uptake of mobile health has been slow. In this Spotlight, we investigate its pros and cons. Share on PinterestmHealth offers improved patient monitoring, …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (ABC): Almonds contain vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, and so they may offer a number of health benefits. Just a handful of almonds — approximately 1 ounce — contains one-eighth of a person’s daily protein needs. Benefits of Almonds People can eat almonds raw or toasted as a snack or add them to sweet or savory dishes. …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (ABC): Two new studies suggest that a small daily serving of nuts may benefit overall metabolic health and keep off the weight we tend to gain as we enter adulthood.  Share on PinterestA daily serving of nuts may prevent weight gain and improve metabolic health in the long run, two new studies suggest. From providing cardiovascular benefits …

ISLAMABAD, NOV 30 (ABC): Almonds are well-known for their health benefits since they’re packed with protein and rich in healthy fats. They may also promote satiety, which could help curb hunger and promote healthy weight managementTrusted Source. New research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) shows that people who ate almonds had improved levels of appetite-regulating hormones compared to …

Nov 30(ABC): “That translates to more time in earlier stages” when people function better, Irizarry said. But doctors are divided over how much difference those changes may make for patients and families. “It is unlikely that the small difference reported in this trial will be noticeable by individual patients,” said Dr. Madhav Thambisetty of the National Institute on Aging, who …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30(ABC): “Childhood obesity is not a cosmetic issue or something the child will just grow out of. Obese children tend to become obese adults, and there are many medical issues associated with obesity. Children are now taking the same type of medications as their parents to manage blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol. This is frightening but true,” Dr. …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (ABC): It may not be possible for a person to lower their blood pressure immediately. However, by changing certain behavioral habits, they may be able to keep their blood pressure down and avoid blood pressure spikes. About 45%Trusted Source of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. People with high blood …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (ABC): Eating dry fruits in the winter season plays a vital role for human health as it contains important nutrients which are essential for human body said health expert Dr Asma Javed. Talking to a private news channel, nutritionist Dr Asma Javed said “almonds, walnuts, pistachio and all other dry fruits are full of fatty acids, fiber …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27(ABC): Too much salt is bad for you, particularly because it is associated with an increased risk of heart problems — but how much is too much? A new study suggests that we may not have to worry so much about how salty we like our food to be. Share on PinterestA new international study suggests that we …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27(ABC): A new analysis from the University of Toronto shows that eating honey may help people manage high cholesterol or blood sugar levels. Honey’s health benefits are so powerful that its status as an added dietary sugar should perhaps be reconsidered, the researchers concluded. “The word among public health and nutrition experts has long been that ‘a sugar …