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New wave of Alzheimer’s research’ looks to the liver for clues
Islamabad, JAN 19, (Online): In the race to gain a better understanding of the drivers behind Alzheimer's disease, one research team looks to the link between the brain, the gut, and the liver.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form…
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What Happened to the Flu This Year?
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (Online): The United States has far fewer flu cases than normal, and experts say it's probably due to measures people are taking to protect themselves from COVID-19.
Flu season usually peaks between December and February.…
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Smart Contact Lens Targets Vision Improvement for Those With Impairments
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (Online): A contact lens that operates like a smartphone in the eye was the breakout but not-yet-ready-for-prime-time health tech at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year. The device wields computing and imaging power…
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What Will COVID-19 Look Like in the Future?
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (Online): The bad news? COVID-19 may be around for a long, long time. The good news? Even if it does, new research suggests it could very well end up being just another mild illness, bringing with it inconvenience and…
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Mediterranean diet reduces risk of cognitive impairment
Islamabad, JAN 14 (Online): A new study suggests that following a Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and slow the rate of cognitive decline at a population level.
In a new study, researchers have once more…
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Fish Oil, Vitamin D, and Exercise: How Helpful Are They?
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (Online): Vitamin D, fish oil supplements and weight training have long been touted for their health benefits, but for healthy seniors, none of them -- either in combination or alone -- boosts physical or mental…
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Obesity’s Influence on Colon Cancer Risk
ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (Online): Obesity affects colon cancer risk differently in women and men, new research reveals.
British researchers analyzed data from more than 58,000 people with colon cancer and nearly 68,000 without.
The takeaway: A…
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No limit to benefits of exercise when it comes to cardiovascular disease risk, study finds
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (Online): It has long been understood that being physically active is good for you, particularly when it comes to preventing things like heart attacks and strokes.
Physical exercise may be even more important for the…
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Could Going Vegetarian Lower Kids’ Asthma Risk?
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (Online): Compounds in meat may trigger wheezing in some children that can potentially lead to asthma or other respiratory conditions, a new study suggests.
These compounds, called advanced glycation end products (AGEs),…
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pecial Type of Body Fat May Protect Against Heart Disease, Diabetes
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (ONLINE): A special calorie-burning type of body fat appears to help protect against an array of chronic ailments, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Brown fat…
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