Oct 15(ABC): Lack of physical activities, tobacco consumption, overeating of desi ghee, meat, and sweets are major factors resulting in increased risk of becoming diabetic. Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Abdul Qadir Patel, on Monday informed the Senate that as per data acquired from Global Burden of Disease (GBD) along with national and sub-national surveys, number …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 15(ABC): Everyone has memories they would rather forget, and they may know the triggers that bring them bouncing back. Bad memories can underlie several problems, from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to phobias. When an unwanted memory intrudes on the mind, it is a natural human reaction to want to block it out. More than 100 years ago, Sigmund …

ISLAMAABAD, Oct 15(ABC): According to the World Health Organization (WHO)Trusted Source, Parkinson’s disease (PD), a degenerative condition of the brain, is increasing faster than any other neurological disorder. Worldwide, the prevalence has doubled in the past 25 years. Symptoms of Parkinson’s develop slowly, worsening over time, and may include the following: • tremors • Impaired coordination and balance • a …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13(ABC): While there are endless diets, supplements, and meal replacement plans claiming to ensure rapid weight loss, most lack any scientific evidence. There are, however, some strategies backed by science that do have an impact on weight management. These strategies include exercising, keeping track of calorie intake, intermittent fasting, and reducing the number of carbohydrates in the diet. …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13(ABC): Breakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day, but is skipping this morning meal really detrimental to health? Newer research suggests this may not be as bad as many of us believe. In this Honest Nutrition feature, we take an in-depth look at breakfast and whether skipping it is really harmful. Breakfast literally …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11(ABC): Polyphagia is a medical term describing excessive hunger or appetite. It also leads to a strong drive for overeating. This could lead to a binge eating disorder. Many different health conditions can cause a person to develop polyphagia, but it commonly has links to diabetes. People with polyphagia may not feel full after eating a large amount …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9(ABC): According to a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, people who have higher omega-3 levels in their middle ages may have an edge over people who take in lower levels of omega-3. The study was led by researchers at the University of Texas Health at San Antonio, TX, who …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9(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, Oct 9(ABC): During the holiday season, many people take on more calories than they work off. Consequently, adding a little extra weight at this time of year is not unusual. Classically, January is a time of change, and many people go on health kicks that include weight loss. With that in mind, we address some common misconceptions. 1. Skipping …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9(ABC): The heart pumps blood and nutrients throughout the body, making heart health essential to overall health. Coronary artery disease can contribute to severe heart problems, including heart attacks. Researchers are still examining the risk factors for developing coronary artery disease and how people can take steps to avoid it. A recent study found that diets high in …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9(ABC): Research about coffee and blood pressure is conflicting. However, it seems that how often a person drinks coffee could influence its effect on blood pressure. In this article, we talk about how coffee affects blood pressure and what the evidence says. We also discuss when to see a doctor and suggest some alternatives to coffee. How does …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9(ABC): In a new review letter published in JAMA Network OpenTrusted Source, a group at Michigan University’s medical learning center highlighted concerns about the number of people self-monitoring their blood pressure. Using data collected from the university’s National Poll on Healthy Aging, the researchers learned that in addition to less than half of these older adults checking their …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9(ABC): There is a fear that carbohydrates are detrimental to health. As a result, low carb diets have become popular, especially for weight loss. In this Honest Nutrition feature, we explain what carbohydrates are, look at healthy vs. unhealthy options, and discuss whether a diet rich in Carbohydrates are considered essential nutrients for the body to function properly …

ISLAMABAD, OCT 03 (ABC): Strokes can drastically change the mind and body. Symptoms may differ among individuals, but many experiences are common. Strokes occur when a clot or burst artery prevents blood from getting to the brain. When brain cells do not receive enough blood, they can be damaged or die. Different parts of the brain control different bodily functions, …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (ABC): Stroke occurs due to a decrease or blockage in the brain’s blood supply. A person experiencing a stroke needs immediate emergency treatment. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of deathTrusted Source in the United States. In fact, nearly 800,000 peopleTrusted Source have a stroke each year. That equates to around one person every 40 seconds. There …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (ABC): New research from the Sun Yat-sen University School of Public Health in Guangzhou, China, amplifies how air pollution could affect the trajectory of health from strokeTrusted Source to subsequent death. The study, recently published in Neurology, focused on the health impacts of PM 2.5 granules. This fine particulate matter (PM) is harmful to human health and …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (ABC): Researchers have created a mathematical model to predict genetic resistance to antimalarial drugs in Africa to manage one of the biggest threats to global malarial control. Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites and spread to humans through infected mosquitos. It is preventable and curable, yet resistance to current antimalarial drugs is causing avoidable loss …

ISLAMABAD, 02 Oct (ABC): An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the meta-analysis includes dozens of studies from around the world. Depressive symptoms cause a significant disease burden worldwide. The therapeutic efficacy of current antidepressants is often insufficient, which is why further ways to …

ISLAMAABAD, 02 Oct (ABC): A recent study published in the journal ACS Food Science & Technology shows that substituting a small portion of wheat flour in cookies with banana peel flour enhanced the nutritional profile of the cookies without adversely impacting taste and texture. The incorporation of banana peel in the diet has the potential to reduce the emission of …

ISLAMABAD, 01 Oct (ABC): In many cases, low blood pressure readings are not a cause for concern. A person with low blood pressure may not even be aware that their blood pressure is low, as it does not cause symptoms in many cases. There is also no specific cutoff point at which blood pressure becomes too low or dangerously low, …

ISLAMABAD, 01 Oct (ABC): The health of the heart and blood vessels is critical to overall well-being. The heart pumps blood throughout the body, providing it with the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function. Researchers are constantly examining factors that impact and improve cardiovascular health. One area of interest is how a component of cocoa—specifically cocoa flavanols—may impact blood …

ISLAMABAD, 01 October (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 …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (ABC): Aging is a natural life process that everyone experiences. However, the process is not always the same for everyone. Factors such as your medical history, lifestyle, and genetics can play an important role in what happens to your mind and body as you get older. For example, past research shows smokingTrusted Source, dietTrusted Source, and stress …

ISLAMABAD, SEP 30 (ABC): Sometimes, it can be hard to follow dietary recommendations despite new dieting ideas and trends. Everyone’s dietary needs are different, which means that diets often need to be diverse and tailored based on individual needs and health risks. A recent study published in Gastroenterology looked at diets high in fermentable fiber in mice and their associated …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30(ABC): While artificial sweeteners may seem like a good alternative to sugar to reduce caloric intake, a study published in The BMJTrusted Source suggests there may be a connection between such sweeteners and an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), including stroke. The research, conducted by the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research, is not the …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30(ABC): Sugar is a soluble carbohydrate — a biological molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Other carbohydrates include starch and cellulose, which is a structural component of plant cell walls. Simple sugars, or monosaccharides, include glucose and fructose. Granulated sugar is a compound sugar, or disaccharide, known as sucrose, which consists of glucose and fructose. During …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30(ABC): New research finds nearly 10 percent of Americans are living with depression, with rates about twice that among teens and young adults. “Our study updates the depression prevalence estimates for the U.S. population through the year 2020 and confirms escalating increases in depression from 2015 through 2019, said lead study author Renee D. Goodwin, PhD, an adjunct …

Sep 30(ABC): An experimental Alzheimer’s drug made by Eisai Co Ltd (4523.T) and Biogen (BIIB.O) slowed cognitive and functional decline in a large trial of patients in the early stages of the disease, they said on Tuesday, potentially a rare win in a field littered with failed drugs. Multiple drugmakers have so far tried and failed to find an effective …

NEW YORK, Sep 30(ABC): A number of scientists have wondered if aluminum, a vaccine additive that has been used for decades, had a role in allergies and asthma in children. A new federally funded study has found a possible link, but experts say the research has important shortcomings and is not a reason to change current vaccine recommendations. The study …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30(ABC): According to statistics, approximately 284 million people worldwide experienced an anxiety disorder in 2017. Data also suggests that around 12 million adults experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the United States in any given year. One of the primary causative factors among these mental health conditions is excessive fear. Fear is a natural emotion that helps ensure …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 27(ABC): “Food as medicine” may be an emerging concept in the Western world but has existed for centuries as the cornerstone of health for many cultures around the globe. However, the role of diet and food in disease prevention and management compared to conventional medicine has been questioned. This Honest Nutrition feature explains the benefits and limitations of …

ISLAMABAD, SEP 26 (ABC): According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1 in 10 peopleTrusted Source — 37 million Americans — live with diabetes, and over 1 in 3 people have prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes (T2D), the most prevalent form of diabetes, develops when the body becomes resistant to the insulin the pancreas produces or …

ISLAMABAD, September 26 (ABC): An abstract of a study published in Current Developments in Nutrition looks at whether health risks associated with a set of risk factors known as metabolic syndrome may be diminished by consuming green tea extract. The researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Ohio State University say they’re the first to study whether green tea’s anti-inflammatory benefits …

ISLAMABAD, September 26 (ABC): Fleeing threats in your home country, surviving a journey that few can imagine, then, finally, if you are lucky, reaching a country you hope will welcome you. This is the reality for many refugees. But what then? A new World Health Organization report has concluded that many migrants and refugees face poorer health outcomes than local …

ISLAMABAD, September 26 (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?  The pursuit of meaning …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 26(ABC): Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare condition that affects the brain. The condition is also called Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome. Progressive supranuclear palsy causes the brain cells that control movement and motor skills to deteriorate. As the condition progresses, problems with walking balance, walking, eye movement, and swallowing can occur. There’s no cure for progressive supranuclear palsy, but treatment …

ISLAMAABAD, Sep 26(ABC): Tetany can throw people who aren’t feeling normal — and sometimes their doctors — for a loop. In general, tetany involves overly stimulated neuromuscular activity. Tetany is an involuntary muscle cramp or spasm due to abnormal alterations in the body’s electrolytes (especially calcium). It can range from mild cramping of the arms or legs to dangerous changes …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 26(ABC): Go ahead, get that extra hour of sleep. Your brain may thank you later. New research suggests that people not getting enough sleep in their 50s and 60s may be increasing their chances of developing dementia later in life. The studyTrusted Source, published last week in the journal Nature Communications, followed nearly 8,000 people in Great Britain …

ISLAMABAD, SEP 23 (ABC): Managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has its own set of challenges. Symptoms of this complex brain disorder include trouble focusing, restlessness, and impulsiveness. Some people experience poor organizational skills, too. While these are the most common ADHD symptoms, there’s also a link between ADHD and migraine attacks. Here’s a look at why these conditions sometimes …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (ABC): For decades, cardiovascular disease was thought to mainly affect men. In fact, it claims the lives of both men and women in equal numbers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And for women with diabetes, there are a number of gender-specific risk factors that make the likelihood of developing of heart disease even …