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 …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27(ABC): Most people will experience a shocking, scary or dangerous event at some time in their lives. This may lead to a range of reactions, from which many people may recover from. But for some people, a traumatic experience will leave them with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In fact, around 6% of people in the United States will …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (ABC): A team of UK researchers has found a deeper impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of children and young people that could result in an increased demand for support services. The study, led by the University of Exeter and the University of Cambridge, is the first to examine research that has information on young people’s …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27(ABC): Almost 40%Trusted Source of adults in the United States have high cholesterol, which increases the risk of several health conditions, including heart disease and stroke. Statins Trusted Sourceare the most common treatment for high cholesterol, followed by PCSK-9 inhibitorsTrusted Source. PCSK-9 is an enzyme that marks low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors for degradation. LDL receptors sit at the …

Islamabad, Nov 27(ABC): The human heart beats 100,000 times a day pumping blood around the body. It beats a regular rhythm that changes in response to the body’s activity. Each heartbeat starts with an electrical impulse — abnormal electrical signals result in an abnormal heartbeat, called arrhythmia. Up to an estimated 5%Trusted Source of the population of the world has …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27(ABC): Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a medical condition that causes an irregular heartbeat. This occurs due to erratic electrical impulses in the heart’s upper chambers. Several surgeries are available to help correct the heartbeat. Surgery for A-fib will try to restore the normal rhythm of the heart. A doctor will usually only recommend surgery if medications have not …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22(ABC): Everyone is familiar with the “lub-dub… lub-dub” sounds the heart makes. The reason that the heart makes these sounds is related to its function of circulating blood throughout the body. The heart muscle pumps blood by continuously contracting and relaxing. During contraction of the heart, we hear the “lub” sound, known as the first heart sound, S1, …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22(ABC): Past research has shown that many people with dementia also have mental health concerns such as depressionTrusted Source and anxietyTrusted Source. A new study from the University College London (UCL) found talk therapy improved depression and anxiety symptoms in 63% of people with dementia. What’s more, 40% of participants improved to the extent that they were no …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22(ABC): Research shows the rate of endometrial cancer increased globally from 1990 to 2019. Now a new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says that women who frequently use hair straightening products are twice as likely to develop uterine cancer compared to women who do not use them. Researchers also found Black women may be at …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22(ABC): For general fitness, most adults should aim for 10,000 steps per day. This figure may rise or fall depending on a person’s age, current fitness level, and health goals. This recommendation comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source. Walking is an effective form of low impact exercise that can help people improve or …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22(ABC): Over recent years, mental health has slowly moved out of the shadows. After centuries of being sidelined, our state of mental well-being is gradually receiving more of the attention that it deserves. However, many myths persist. Here, we address 11 common misconceptions. though the topic receives increasing attention and research, there are still many myths and misconceptions …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22(ABC): Factors associated with modern life, such as shift work and late-night eating, have led to a misalignment between what time food is consumed and light-dark cycles. This disruption is associated with the overconsumption of food and an increased risk of obesity. As such, there’s been a surge in interest in time-restricted eating (TRE), an eating pattern that …

Nov 22(ABC): Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, leads to cognitive decline and memory loss. Experts have yet to understand exactly how this crippling neurological disorder develops and progresses. The impact of AD on the brain includes plaque accumulation, increase in brain immune cells, neuroinflammation, and impaired neuronal signaling. Mounting evidence suggests that reactivation of the herpes …

Nov 20(ABC): Sixteen years ago, after his son died by suicide, Lance Neiberger thought of taking his own life. Instead, the petroleum engineer – who lives in central Wyoming – is spearheading the difficult battle to curb the western US state’s suicide rate, the highest in the nation. “We’ve got a problem, and we need to address it,” Neiberger warns. …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20(ABC): Pineapple can affect blood sugar more than some other fruits, but a person with diabetes can still incorporate it into a healthful meal plan. Fruit contains carbohydrates and so can raise blood glucose levels. However, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) say that people with diabetes benefit from including fruit in their diets. Fruits are an excellent source …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20(ABC): Currently, around 1 in 10Trusted Source people in the United States have diabetes. Globally, more than 422 millionTrusted Source people are living with the disease. Although diabetes is a familiar word, symptoms vary, and the biological mechanisms involved are complex. Because it is both common and complicated, half-truths abound. Unfortunately, some of the myths we cover in …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20(ABC): Diabetes affects about 422 million peopleTrusted Source around the world, with about 95% of the cases of type 2 diabetes. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes is largely preventable through certain lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, weight loss, and proper sleep. Now, researchers from the Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine in China add to this …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20(ABC):A diet containing lots of salt can contribute to increased levels of stress, a new study has revealed. According to the study published in Cardiovascular Research, scientists found in studies of mice that a high-salt diet increased the levels of a stress hormone by 75 per cent. “We are what we eat and understanding how high-salt food changes …

WASHINGTON, Nov 20(ABC): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time cleared a meat product grown from animal cells for human consumption, the agency announced on Wednesday. UPSIDE Foods, a company that makes cell-cultured chicken by harvesting cells from live animals and using the cells to grow meat in stainless-steel tanks, will be able to bring its …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20(ABC): Obesity is linked to some of the leading causes of preventable, premature deathTrusted Source, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Between 1999 and 2020, population obesity ratesTrusted Source in the United States increased from 30.5% to 41.9%. First proposed in 2005, the protein leverage hypothesis (PLH)Trusted Source is a theory for the cause of …

LAHORE, Nov 18 (ABC): Postgraduate Medical Institute Principal Professor Dr. Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar has said smoking should be discouraged at all levels as it is a major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and one smokes directly affects 10 people around him. He was addressing participants in an awareness walk, organised by the Pulmonology Department of Lahore General Hospital …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16(ABC): The human heart beats 100,000 times a day pumping blood around the body. It beats a regular rhythm that changes in response to the body’s activity. Each heartbeat starts with an electrical impulse — abnormal electrical signals result in an abnormal heartbeat, called arrhythmia. Up to an estimated 5%Trusted Source of the population of the world has …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16(ABC): The World Health Organization (WHO) report that an estimated 1.13 billion peopleTrusted Source have high blood pressure worldwide. Despite hypertension’s increasing prevalence, it is still widely misunderstood. First, it is worth outlining what blood pressure is. As the CDCTrusted Source explain, blood pressure is “the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of [the] arteries.” Blood pressure …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (ABC): If like me, you enjoy the occasional bowl of pasta with fresh tomato sauce, then I’ve got great news for you. Research fresh out of the pan has found that cooked tomato sauce helps to improve the activity of probiotics in the gut. Share on PinterestDoes tomato sauce boost gut health? And if so, should we …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (ABC): A tomato is a nutrient-dense superfood that offers benefit to a range of bodily systems. Its nutritional content supports healthful skin, weight loss, and heart health. Despite the popularity of tomatoes, it was only 200 years ago that they were thought to be poisonous in the United States (U.S.) This is likely to be because the …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (ABC): Rich in the antioxidant lycopene and other essential nutrients, tomatoes are known for their health benefits. But lesser understood are the implications tomato consumption has for gut health. In a new study, researchers examined the effects of a tomato-heavy diet on the gut microbiome using an animal model. Researchers fed piglets a tomato-supplemented diet for 14 …

Nov 16(ABC): Around one billion young people worldwide could be at risk of hearing loss from listening to headphones or attending loud music venues, a large review of the available research estimated on Wednesday. The World Health Organization-led study called on young people to be more careful about their listening habits, and urged governments and manufacturers to do more to …

Nov 16(ABC): Cannabis may do more harm to a smoker’s lungs and airways than tobacco, according to a small Canadian study published Tuesday. Researchers from the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital looked at chest X-ray scans of 56 cannabis smokers, 57 non-smokers and 33 people who smoked only tobacco between 2005 and 2020. They found higher rates of …

Nov 15(ABC): A toddler is thriving after doctors in the U.S. and Canada used a novel technique to treat her before she was born for a rare genetic disease that caused the deaths of two of her sisters. Ayla Bashir, a 16-month-old from Ottawa, Ontario, is the first child treated as fetus for Pompe disease, an inherited and often fatal …