ISLAMABAD, 18 July(ABC): A new study explores the relationship between varying levels of physical activity, being sedentary, and the risk of stroke. This study focuses strictly on the latter, unlike other studies that consider both heart disease and stroke. Medical News Today spoke with study co-author and Distinguished Professor Virginia J. Howard, Ph.D. with the School of Public Health at …

ISLAMABAD, 18 July(ABC): Organ transplantation is a very complicated medical procedure. The organ has to be compatible with the recipient, and the process also involves moving a live organ from donor person to recipient and maintaining the organ in working order until the surgery. The traditional method of moving transplant organs involves storing them at a very low temperature. However, …

ISLAMABAD, July 16 (ABC): You’ve likely heard the phrase ‘You can’t out-train a bad diet’. This phrase suggests that, when it comes to calories, it’s difficult — if not impossible — to create a calorie deficit through exercise when you’re eating poorly. However, according to a new study, it appears this phrase rings true in another sense too: Your mortality …

ISLAMABAD, July 15 (ABC): It may be a surprising fact that many older men lose the Y chromosome in their white blood cells when they hit a certain age. Now, new research finds that this genetic change can cause serious heart problems and increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Known as mLOY, or mosaic Loss Of YTrusted Source, …

ISLAMABAD, JULY 15 (ABC):  The nectar of common plants such as sunflower contain bioactive agents that can inhibit the growth of Leishmania and could be used to help fight the potentially fatal disease caused by the parasite, say researchers. Leishmania parasites infect over a million people a year, of which more than 200,000 are infected with visceral leishmaniasis or kala-azar, …

ISLAMABAD, July 15 (ABC): While it is no secret that light can affect mood, scientists have long wanted to understand more about that connection. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences explores how a pathway in the prefrontal cortexTrusted Source, a part of the brain associated with cognitive and emotional functioning, may play a …

ISLAMABAD, July 14 (ABC): That’s according to a new studyTrusted Source conducted by the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) and published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In it, researchers report that pharmacogenetic testing might help medical professionals by providing helpful information on how a person metabolizes a medication. This information can help doctors and others …

ISLAMABAD, July 14 (Online): Switching from table salt to salt substitutes can help reduce the risk of stroke in people over age 60 with a history of high blood pressure or prior stroke. That’s according to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine. The research included nearly 21,000 participants and took place in 600 villages …

ISLAMABAD, July 14(ABC): Good times with old friends are some of the best memories that can pop up when you least expect them. And when nostalgia hits hard, it’s easy to wonder how your long-lost pals are. New research finds that reaching out to an old friend and asking what’s happening in their life can be good for your mental …

WEB DESK, July 14(ABC): A new study reveals that people who play video games are better at making decisions and have stronger brain activity. Researchers at Georgia State University used functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) to analyse brain activity in the 47 participants, 28 being regular video gamers. “Video game playing can effectively be used for training — for example, …

WEB DESK, July 12(ABC): Even as we look forward to enjoying this summer, the youth mental health crisis, mass shootings and political polarization have plunged many into distress and despair. Anxiety and depression remain significantly higher than before the pandemic, surveys show, and both of those have been linked to anger. As a psychologist, I hear from my clients about how …

WEB DESK, July 12(ABC): If you needed another reason to get enough sleep, here it is: It may help your heart health. The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its cardiovascular health checklist. It’s a part of “Life’s Essential 8,” a questionnaire that measures eight key areas to determine a person’s cardiovascular health. The updated list was published Wednesday …

WEB DESK, July 12(ABC): If you’re suffering from low back pain or have grappled with it in the past, you’re not alone. As many as 577 million people globally experienced low back pain in 2017, a 2020 study cited by the International Association for the Study of Pain revealed. In fact, low back pain causes more disability worldwide than any other condition, …

WEB DESK, July 12(ABC): Despite national school and community-based efforts to promote healthy behaviors at a young age, childhood obesity is becoming more common in the United States, a recent study found. The research, published Tuesday in the journal Pediatrics, followed two nationally representative groups of children from kindergarten to fifth grade — around ages 6 to 11. The first group was …

ISLAMABAD, July 12(ABC): Kidney diseases occur when kidneys lose the ability to filter waste from the blood. The number of Indians who suffer from chronic kidney ailments has doubled in the past decade; about 8 to 10% of the adult population suffers from some or the other form of kidney diseases. Advancements in medical research have made it possible to …

ISLAMABAD, July 12 (ABC):  Dena Ressler, a New Jersey-based retiree in her 60s, had a “splitting headache” that lasted 3 months. It came with a cough and shortness of breath. After serious medical conditions were ruled out, it was found that her headache was stress-related. “It was constant, scary, and it didn’t go away,” she recalls. Ressler is a clarinet …

ISLAMABAD, July 12 (ABC): We’ve all experienced it at one time or another – a pang of hunger that darkens your mood and can make you lash out at the slightest provocation. It’s popularly called being “hangry,” both hungry and angry. Now, researchTrusted Source published today suggests not only is this emotional state genuine, but that hunger can influence our …

ISLAMABAD, July 8 (ABC): China-Pakistan medical AI cooperation to boost local chronic disease screening,  reported on Friday. Lately, at the first international “Medical Conference and Exhibition for Next Generation Healthcare” held in Islamabad, Chinese medical AI leader Airdoc Technology and Pakistan’s well-known medical device import and distribution company Dynamic Medical Company (DMC) officially signed a cooperation agreement to work together to …

ISLAMABAD, July 8(ABC): After 2 years of living with COVID-19, the physical toll of the pandemic is evident, in terms of cases, hospitalizations and deaths, but what of the mental effects? Frontline workers and young people have been some of the hardest hit, but no one has escaped the impact of the pandemic. In this Special Feature, Medical News Today …

ISLAMABAD, July 8(ABC): Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine and collaborating institutions report today in the journal Nature that they have identified a molecule in the blood that is produced during exercise and can effectively reduce food intake and obesity in mice. The findings improve our understanding of the physiological processes that underlie the interplay between …

WEB DESK, July 5(ABC): Researchers from the University of North Carolina’s school of medicine discovered a drug that can possibly be the world’s first-ever cure for the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Through an experiment, scientists found that HAV needs to interact with the human protein ZCCHC14 and a set of enzymes called TENT4 poly(A) in order to replicate. So, they …

ISLAMABAD, July 05 (ABC): The man has more severe symptoms while the woman has milder symptoms. Yet, as time passes, the man recovers quickly while the woman experiences lingering symptoms of Long COVID. Why? Females have a stronger immune response than males and experts say this isn’t just confined to COVID-19. “In general, almost all infections are more severe in …

ISLAMABAD, July 05 (ABC): Health professionals advise people diagnosed with Source to alter their lifestyle by adopting a healthier diet and getting more exercise. Experts also say these changes should be made sooner rather than later. That’s because although prediabetes usually doesn’t initially progress to type 2 diabetes, prediabetes can develop into a more serious condition over time if action …

ISLAMABAD, July 05 (ABC): Eating a variety of nutritious foods is essential to health and well-being. What makes up people’s diet will impact multiple areas of health, including maintaining a healthy weight. Protein is a critical component of the diet. A recent studyTrusted Source published in the journal ObesityTrusted Source found that increasing protein in the diet may be helpful …

ISLAMABAD, July  05 (ABC): Physical activity helps kids build strong muscles and bones and lowers the risk of things like heart disease and diabetes later in life. Now, there’s yet another reason to encourage your child to move: It may help them stay mentally sharp for decades. A new study done by researchers in Australia followed 1,200 people for 30 …

ISLAMABAD, July 3(ABC): A new study has found that walking can ward off knee pain for people with osteoarthritis. This condition affects more than 32 million adults in the United States. As a form of exercise, walking traditionally has been promoted as benefitting your heart. Lately, it has been linked with battling depression and cognitive impairment as well. The new …

ISLAMABAD, July 3(ABC):  You’ve added fish to your diet to eat healthy, but now a new study delivers some bad news: Fish lovers may have a slightly increased risk of melanoma. Researchers followed over 490,000 older Americans and found the 20% with the highest intake had about a one-quarter higher risk of developing the disease over 15 years, versus the …

ISLAMABAD, July 3(ABC): People with rare diseases frequently wait years for a proper diagnosis, have to travel long distances for specialty care and face high out-of-pocket health care expenses, a recent Oregon State University study found. This combination of challenges in accessing appropriate medical care leads to poor health-related quality of life, low patient satisfaction and high levels of anxiety, …

WEB DESK, July 3(ABC): It’s currently legal in 37 states and the District of Columbia. People are increasingly knowledgeable about its options, such as edibles and indica versus sativa (two of its strains). And those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other rheumatic diseases are eager to try it. Yet what is scientifically known about the medical use of cannabis products for rheumatic conditions can fit on …

WEB DESK, July 3(ABC): Persistent headaches and back pain. Achy bones, especially feet and hands. Gnawing, cramping guts. Whole-body soreness. So many people live with various flavors of chronic pain, and often go months or years without finding relief. Some 20 percent of Americans are affected by chronic pain, according to the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) — making it one of the …

WEB DESK, July 3(ABC): Sleep disorders, such as insomnia or sleep apnea, and several common medications may contribute to erectile dysfunction and lower sex drive, according to two new studies presented at the American Urological Association’s AUA 2022 Conference in New Orleans. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition in which a man is unable to get or keep an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse, according …

WEB DESK, July 3(ABC): The risk factors for developing dementia change as we age, according to a study that suggests people may need to watch out for different things as they reach their sixties and seventies. For the analysis, researchers examined data on 4,899 dementia-free adults who were part of the Framingham Heart Study at age 55, including 2,386 people …

WEB DESK, July 3(ABC): Disposable e-cigarettes and refillable vaping liquids sold in the United States may contain unsafe levels of synthetic cooling agents like menthol, a study suggests. Concerns over the potential for these cooling agents to mask harsh flavors and make smoking more addictive prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to propose a ban on menthol in traditional cigarettes and …

WEB DESK, July 3(ABC): Giving Black patients with hypertension personalized coaching on how to improve their eating habits made it easier for them to manage their blood pressure, a new study has found. “Black adults have the highest rates of high blood pressure in the United States, and, for reasons we don’t fully understand, it starts at a younger age and …

WEB DESK, July 3(ABC): The World Health Organization (WHO) and others have issued stark warnings about the possible effects of continued climate change on human health. According to WHO projections published in 2021, the added costs of climate-related health damage could be $2 to $4 billion by 2030 and between 2030 and 2050, climate changes is estimated to be responsible …

ISLAMABAD, July 01 (Online): All data and statistics are based on publicly available data at the time of publication. Some information may be out of date. Visit our coronavirus hub for the most recent information on the COVID-19 pandemic. Trouble sleeping and fatigue are among the often-reported symptoms of the condition known as “long COVID.” New research from the Cleveland …

ISLAMABAD, July  01 (ABC):  Physical activity helps kids build strong muscles and bones and lowers the risk of things like heart disease and diabetes later in life. Now, there’s yet another reason to encourage your child to move: It may help them stay mentally sharp for decades. A new study done by researchers in Australia followed 1,200 people for 30 …

ISLAMABAD, July 1(ABC): TikTok, the social media app known for its short-form videos, has been one of the most popular social media platforms in the United States since 2018. But it was during the pandemic that TikTok skyrocketed to superstardom, with a reported 850 million downloads worldwide during 2020. TikTok has now become a platform for thousands of healthcare professionals, …

ISLAMABAD, July 1(ABC): Male and female bodies are physiologically different in more than one way — from hormone levels to molecular processes. While they may feel similar levels of pain, differing underlying biological processes mean that the same treatment may not work for both. Sex and gender exist on spectrums. This article will use the terms “male,” “female,” or both …

ISLAMABAD, July 1(ABC): Pain conditions are leading contributors to disability worldwide. Despite this, treatments vary in efficacy between individuals, and some carry a high potential for misuse. Personalized pain medicine is an emerging field that aims to produce safe and effective treatments tailored to individual needs. Around 1.71 billion peopleTrusted Source live with a pain- or musculoskeletal-related condition globally. These …