ISLAMABAD, July 1(ABC): A study from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago explores the link between light exposures during sleep and health risks. The research serves as a warning for the many people living in industrialized nations where light tends to be omnipresent. Sleeping while exposed to any type of light whatsoever — even dim light — is …

WEB DESK, June 29(ABC): Researchers at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science found that friendships are more likely to form among people with similar body odours showed a study published last week in Science Advances. The researchers first recorded the scent of complete strangers in social interactions by an eNose, a device that allows researchers to “smell” the strangers first. Inbal …

WEB DESK, June 29(ABC): Why does our immune system tend to grow weaker as we age? A new study supports what immunologists have long suspected: A key stressor to our immune system as we age may be stress itself. “Immune aging may help explain why older people tend to benefit less from vaccines and why they have more serious complications associated with …

WEB DESK, June 29(ABC): If you’re around the age of 40 and feel like you don’t get a lot of sleep, researchers have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is you’re right – you probably don’t. The good news is it gets better from here. A graph of how people in the United States sleep over …

WEB DESK, June 29(ABC): A new study sheds some light on the potential for preventing dementia. Researchers in Sweden say that having more than one cardiometabolic disease at the same time doubles your risk for developing dementia. Cardiometabolic conditions include heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The study started with 2,577 people who showed no signs of dementia. The participants …

WEB DESK, June 29(ABC): Have you ever noticed that after some workouts you are absolutely famished, yet after others, you have no interest in food at all? It turns out there may be a physiological reason for this having to do with how different types of exercise affect the production of chemicals within your body. And, researchers say appetite suppression …

WEB DESK, June 29(ABC): Share on PinterestSummertime is officially here. This can mean outdoor sports, backyard barbeques, and family vacations. However, for many people, summer also means more symptoms of asthma. So, what exactly is asthma and why is it sometimes worse during the summer? “By definition, asthma is a reversible airway obstruction,” Dr. Zab Mosenifar, FCCP, FACP, the medical director of …

WEB DESK, June 29(ABC): The race is on to find new ways to get an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease using easy, noninvasive, low-cost methods. Some of the most recent research has focused on using magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, scans of the brain. Alzheimer’s is usually diagnosed by the onset of symptoms, but by that time the disease is …

ISLAMABAD, June 28 (ABC): CoffeeTrusted Source contains many beneficial compounds for health, including caffeine, diterpenes, and chlorogenic acid. StudiesTrusted Source show that habitual coffee consumption is linked to the prevention of chronic and degenerative conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease. Caffeine, the most commonly studied compound in coffee, exerts positive effects on kidney function, and daily coffee …

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 27 (ABC): Eczema refers to a spectrum of noncontagious skin conditions that trigger itchiness, inflammation, and discomfort. It typically develops in the first year of lifeTrusted Source. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type that affects up to 20% of children. Moisturizers, also known as emollients, may help treat symptoms, act as barriers to irritants, and reduce inflammation. …

ISLAMABAD, June 27 (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 …

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 25 (ABC): Studies on coffee consumption variously claim that coffee harms the arteries, that it protects the heart, or that it has no effect on cardiovascular health. New research on thousands of participants weighs in again on the link between this favorite beverage and heart health.  Share on findings suggest that even heavy coffee drinkers may have nothing …

WEB DESK, June 24(ABC): A new study has concluded that children aged between six and 10 spent an hour and 23 minutes more watching phone or PC screens during the COVID-19 pandemic, reported. Scientists from the Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, however, say that increases were observed in all age groups. Not only academic and professional, but leisure screen time …

ISLAMABAD, June 22 (ABC): Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Whether you are in the precontemplation stage of your personal statement or have a finished first draft, the personal statement can be a uniquely challenging and vexing beast. The “personal” in personal statement is almost a misnomer because, for some, this might be the most widely read piece …

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 22 (ABC): Vitamin D has long been touted as an important part of a person’s health. Not only is it crucial for bone healthTrusted Source, but past research shows vitamin D also plays an important role in immune system functionTrusted Source. Additionally, vitamin D deficiency has been linked to diabetes, cardiovascular diseaseTrusted Source, and respiratory diseases like acute …

ISLAMABAD, Jun. 22 (INP):Chinese and Pakistani researchers have conducted a study on “The Extracting Technology for Antioxidant Oligopeptides from Donkey Meat” which proved that donkey meat has a “good antioxidant activity”,  reported on Wednesday. Antioxidants are molecules/substances that fight free radicals in the body. Free radicals can cause harm if their level surges in the body; they can cause multiple …

  WEB DESK, June 22(ABC): Probiotics – the  good bacteria  often claimed to lead to positive health responses – could have a role to play in treating depression, according to a new study involving 47 volunteers who were experiencing depressive episodes. Participants in the research who took probiotic supplements in addition to antidepressants showed a greater improvement in their depressive …

WEB DESK, June 22(ABC): Scientists have developed a new method to repair and regenerate cardiac muscles in mice following a heart attack, an advance that may lead to novel drugs for treating heart disease in humans. The “groundbreaking findings” were described last week in the Journal of Cardiovascular Aging. The new technology uses synthetic genetic material messenger RNA to deliver …

WEB DESK, June 22(ABC): Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? According to the social brain hypothesis, it s because the human brain specifically evolved to support social interactions. Studies have shown that belonging to a group can lead to improved wellbeing and increased satisfaction with life. Unfortunately though, …

WEB DESK, June 21(ABC): A study has found that people who get oral piercings suffer from signs of periodontitis which leads to tooth loss. “Our study found that many people with oral piercings had deep pockets and gaps around their teeth, and receding and bleeding gums,” quoted study author Dr Clemens Walter, a professor at University Medicine Greifswald in Germany, …

WEB DESK, June 21(ABC): Research done by a team at Imperial College London has shown that doctors can detect Alzheimer’s disease using just one Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and takes multiple tests and scans to diagnose the disease. The study published in Nature focused on regions of the brain that are not linked …

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 09 (ABC): More than 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. A progressive neurodegenerative disorder, PD damages or destroys neurons located in the midbrain. These neurons produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in movement. This lack of dopamine causes PD symptoms which include tremors, stiffness, and impaired balance and coordination. …

ISLAMABAD, June 09 (ABC): Wormwood is an herb and the main ingredient in the alcoholic drink absinthe. It may have medicinal properties. However, its active ingredient, thujone, is toxic and can pose a health risk if people take it long term or have a health condition. In this article, we examine wormwood and its chemical properties. We also look at …

ISLAMABAD, June 09 (ABC): Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) are a range of conditions that affect peoples’ joints, cause pain, disability, and  health-related quality of life. While some RMDs, such as rheumatoid arthritis, have effective pharmacological treatments to limit disease progression, for others, such as osteoarthritis, existing medications can only alleviate symptoms. Research shows that lifestyle modifications, such as dietary …

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 18 (ABC): The study examined stress levels in children in the United Kingdom before and after spending 20 minutes with a trained dog and professional handler. The sessions were twice a week for four weeks. The results were compared with a control group of children who didn’t spend time with dogs and a group who practiced meditation instead. …

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 18 (ABC): One of the biggest global crises in generations, the COVID-19 pandemic has had severe and far-reaching repercussions for health systems, economies and societies. Countless people have died, or lost their livelihoods. Families and communities have been strained and separated. Children and young people have missed out on learning and socializing. Businesses have gone bankrupt. Millions people …

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 18 (ABC): This neuromodulator, produced by a structure deep in the brain called the locus coeruleus, can have widespread effects throughout the brain. In a study of mice, the MIT team found that one key role of noradrenaline, also known as norepinephrine, is to help the brain learn from surprising outcomes. “What this work shows is that the …

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 17 (ABC): Study finds slathering kids in sunscreen can protect them into adulthood. If you needed another reason for your family to use sunscreen this might be it: Regular sunscreen use in childhood can reduce the risk of melanoma by 40 percent in young adulthood. A recent study Trusted Source examined the association between sunscreen use and melanoma …

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 17 (ABC): Greater consumption of tuna and other non-fried fish was associated with an increased risk of melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, according to a new study. Researchers suspect this link may be due to toxins rather than the fish itself. “We speculate that our findings could possibly be attributed to contaminants in fish, such …

ISLAMABAD, June 16 (ABC): Amid the rising risk of a monkeypox outbreak in Pakistan, the Pakistan Health ministry recently said that the country has no facility for diagnostic tests for the virus. The officials of the federal health ministry said that there are no cases of monkeypox reported in the country yet, however, in the case of an outbreak, the …

ISLAMABAD, June 16 (ABC): Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) are a range of conditions that affect peoples’ joints, cause pain, disability, and reduceTrusted Source health-related quality of life. While some RMDs, such as rheumatoid arthritis, have effective pharmacological treatments to limit disease progression, for others, such as osteoarthritis, existing medications can only alleviate symptoms. Research shows that lifestyle modifications, such …

ISLAMABAD, June 16 (ABC): Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide. While they tend to affect women more than men, men are still widely affected. Due to differing social and biological factors, men’s experiences of anxiety, from coping styles to treatment-seeking behaviors, differ from those of women. Anxiety disorders are characterizedTrusted Source by excessive fear and …

ISLAMABAD, June 16 (ABC): A new study suggests the time of day at which a person exercises may produce different results. In addition, those results are not the same for women and men. Professor Paul J. Arciero, lead author of the study and professor at the Health and Human Physiological Sciences Department at Skidmore College in New York, tells BBC …

ISLAMABAD, June 16 (ABC): Researchers from McGill University and the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces suggests that mistletoe viscin’s ultra-stiff flexible fibres, which adhere to both skin and cartilage as well as to various synthetic materials, could have a range of applications — both biomedical and beyond. Each mistletoe berry can produce up to two metres of a …

WASHINGTON, June 15(ABC): Federal health officials said Sunday that kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe and effective for kids under 5, a key step toward a long-awaited decision to begin vaccinating the youngest American children. The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis of the Pfizer shot ahead of a Wednesday meeting where outside experts will …

PARIS, June 15(ABC): Researchers said on Monday they had mapped the network in the brain linked to addiction by studying long-time smokers who abruptly quit after suffering brain lesions. They hope the research will give future treatments a target to aim for in the fight against addiction to a range of substances. To find out where addiction resides in the …

WEB DESK, June 15(ABC): New research has shown people treat you better and respond in better ways if you openly exhibit signs of anxiety or stress. According to the study, visible signs that communicate that a person is going through stress make them more appealing, allowing others to treat them warmly, reported. The research encourages people to not try extremely …

ISLAMABAD, June 12 (ABC): Dr. Miguel Saraiva, endocrinologist at Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto – Hospital de Santo António, Portugal, told Medical News Today: “We have to understand that being transgender is not an illness. As cisgender people do, transgender people also know who they are. It is their identity and one can not change that.” “We have to start …

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 12 (ABC): Eczema refers to a spectrum of noncontagious skin conditions that trigger itchiness, inflammation, and discomfort. It typically develops in the first year of lifeTrusted Source. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type that affects up to 20% of children. Moisturizers, also known as emollients, may help treat symptoms, act as barriers to irritants, and reduce inflammation. …

WEB DESK, June08(ABC): In a small clinical trial that has raised hopes among the medical professionals, all rectal cancer patients who participated in the study saw their cancer cells vanishing, according to a paper published recently in The New England Journal of Medicine.  12 patients suffering from rectal cancer were made part of the trial where a new drug, dostarlimab, was …