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 …

ISLAMABD, Sep 23 (ABC): A new study finds attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. While experts have long known that some psychiatric conditions can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, there has been little study on the potential link between ADHD and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Now a group of researchers from Karolinska Institutet and …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (ABC):Health expert Dr Sania Hameed on Friday warned the overuse of cell phones as it has many side effects on children’s health while nearly 89% of our children had been found deeply involved in using mobile phone. Talking to a private news channel, Health expert said it’s high time to determine more about the negative influences of …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22(ABC): Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It occurs when blood sugar levels rise due to issues with how the body uses or produces insulin. It can appear at any age, but it is more likely to occur after the age of 45 yearsTrusted Source. In 2019, 37.3 million Americans had diabetes, mostly type …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22(ABC): Is it true that growing up with a sister or brother influences one’s personality as an adult? Some people may say yes and go so far as to explain how their siblings’ gender may have impacted their personalities. Researchers have also long attempted to answer this question. Now, an expansive study of more than 80,000 people in …

NEW YORK, Sep 22(ABC): Too few U.S. kids with sickle cell anemia get a needed screening for stroke, according to a study released Tuesday. The study found fewer than half get the screening and only about half or fewer get a treatment that can help with pain and anemia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the study, and …

CHICAGO, Sep 22(ABC): People who had COVID-19 are at higher risk for a host of brain injuries a year later compared with people who were never infected by the coronavirus, a finding that could affect millions of Americans, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday. The year-long study, published in Nature Medicine, assessed brain health across 44 different disorders using medical records …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (ABC): For many Americans, the convenience of pre-cooked and instant meals may make it easy to overlook the less-than-ideal nutritional information, but a team led by researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University hope that will change after recently discovering a link between the high consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of colorectal cancer. In …

ISLAMABAD, SEP 22 (ABC): In the latest installment of our Medical Myths series, we tackle myths associated with aging. Because aging is inevitable and, for some people, frightening, it is no surprise that myths abound. Over the last 200 years, life expectancy at birth has doubled again. As animals go, humans perform well in longevity. According to the World Health …

ISLAMABAD,SEP 22 (ABC): When we are physically active our bones and muscles work together to make them stronger. To maintain bone health, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends a combination of weight-bearing activities 3–5 times per week and resistance exercise 2–3 times a week. Research has shown lifelongTrusted Source exercise to be beneficial for preserving bone health, and a …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20(ABC): Why did the virus SARS-CoV-2, which caused the COVID-19 pandemic, start infecting people? There is evidence that our interactions with the natural environment are creating perfect conditions for pathogens to move from wild animals to people, as population growth, urbanization and climate change bring us into closer contact with wildlife. Medical News Today looks at the connections …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20(ABC): The consensus among scientists is that we are in an era of global heating and extreme weather events, primarily due to the devastating effects of human action on the environment. Why are researchers concerned, and what are the implications for health? The Lancet Countdown team is a group of over 120 leading experts on climate, public health, …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (Online): Researchers say a Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil can be beneficial for people who are at risk for heart disease. A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may improve the function of “good” cholesterol in people at risk for heart disease, according to a new study. A Mediterranean diet is based on the …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (ABC): New research from investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has further confirmed what is already known about the link between diet and cognition — that what we eat can impact our brain health. Metabolites from healthier diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, were associated with stronger cognitive function while metabolites from diets higher in sugar were …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (ABC): Human beings and fruit flies have very little in common — at first sight. However, studying these flies it is in fact possible to find out more about human nature, particularly when it comes to depressive disorders. It is on this basis that scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) are attempting to gain a better …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (ABC): According to the National Birth Defects Prevention Network, one in every 8,000 to 10,000 births in the United States result in one of two congenital malformations of the ear: microtia (the child is born with only a cartilage stump for an ear) or anotia (the complete lack of an ear). Because there is no properly shaped …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (ABC): Humans help each other — it’s one of the foundations of civilized society. But a new study by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that a lack of sleep blunts this fundamental human attribute, with real-world consequences. Lack of sleep is known to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, diabetes, …

ISLAMABAD, SEP 16 (ABC): As a part of our immune defences, cytotoxic T cells — or killer T cells — seek out and destroy cells that are infected or cancerous. This process is essential for the body’s defence against diseases. These specialised immune cells are armed with lytic granules containing two key components for immune attack: perforin (proteins that punch …

WASHINGTON, Sep 16(ABC): Science has perfected the answer to calming a crying baby: Hold and walk with them for five minutes. The evidence-based soothing strategy was derived from experiments carried out in Japan and Italy, which were analyzed and published in the journal Current Biology on Tuesday. The paper s authors said they hoped the finding could benefit stressed parents, …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16(ABC): People undergoing simulated night shift work who ate both during the day and at night saw an increase in symptoms of depression and anxiety, a new study found. However, those who ate only during the day were apparently protected from the worsening of mood symptoms. This suggests a possible way to improve the mental health of the …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16(ABC): Cancer occurs when genetic mutations cause cells grow uncontrollably and can occur in any organ or tissue of the body. According to the World Health Organization, the condition is the secondTrusted Source leading cause of death worldwide. Whereas cancer typically affects people ages 50 years and older, studies indicate that, since the 1990s, the incidence of certain …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16(ABC): Several studies have found higher rates of major mental illnesses in urban versus rural areas. A 2012 meta-analysis, for instance, found an increased risk for schizophrenia for those who live in cities. Other research, including this study from 2011Trusted Source, has found that people who live in cities experience increased activity in the amygdalaTrusted Source, the brain …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15(ABC): For most people, it makes sense to get vaccinated against seasonal influenza, or the “flu,” every year. In the U.S. alone, the Centers for Disease Control estimatesTrusted Source that for the years 2019-2020, there were 35 million flu-related illnesses with 20,000 flu-related deaths. According to recent researchTrusted Source, having the flu may increase the chances of getting …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (ABC): The human microbiomeTrusted Source is the community of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that inhabit our bodies, directly affecting our health. Amazingly, scientists estimate that there could be similar numbers of microbes in the body as there are human cells. The microbes that live on or in our bodies help protect us from organisms that cause disease. …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (ABC): Due to the fact that the average lifespan of people in the U.S. has increased over recent decades, some experts project that by 2050, the number of older adults with dementia could reach 13.8 millionTrusted Source. Figures of this stature spark justifiable fear, and, as we have found in previous Medical Myths articles, fear tends to …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (ABC): Older adults experiencing cognitive decline are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other forms of dementia. Experts are still working to understand what factors influence cognitive function and what measures people can take to help prevent cognitive decline. A study published in Alzheimer’s & DementiaTrusted Source examined whether or not taking a daily multivitamin or …

Sep 13(ABC): The practice of briefly straying from one’s diet to consume calorie-dense meals was most popular among males and connected with binge eating, compulsive exercise, and fasting behaviors. Over half of men, women, and transgender or gender non-conforming participants engaged in at least one “cheat meal,” which is the practice of deviating from one’s established dietary practices to consume …

Sep 13(ABC): According to new research, the revolutionary new obesity drug semaglutide cuts the risk of type 2 diabetes by more than 50%. The risk of type 2 diabetes is reduced by more than half by weekly injections of the new obesity drug Wegovy (semaglutide). This is according to new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European …

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 …