Health
Simple surgery reduces stroke risk in people with heart arrhythmia
Researchers say a simple surgery that removes a small appendage on the heart can reduce…
Faisal Sultan shares details of Covid vaccine’s side effects in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan said Monday…
Scientists propose a rethink of the role of carbs in obesity
A popular theory asserts that carbohydrates in food cause a spike in insulin, which promotes…
Obesity: New drug turns ‘energy-storing’ fat into ‘energy-burning’ fat
A new study in mice suggests that a drug that blocks a receptor for NPY…
Why preclinical research models must reflect diverse populations
IN a new report, researchers cite a dire need to increase diversity in preclinical research…
‘Insufficient evidence’ that weight loss supplements work
RESEARCHERS have recently presented the results of the first global analysis in 19 years of…
Dementia, Parkinson’s: Do gut bacteria trigger protein clumping?
A new study in tiny worms provides the first evidence that “pathogenic” bacteria can promote…
Moderna Covid-19 vaccine: What to know about side effects
THE Moderna Covid-19 vaccine is a two-dose vaccine to prevent Covid-19. This Snapshot feature looks…
Sugary drinks may double bowel cancer risk in women under 50
IN adult women, drinking two or more sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) per day was associated with a…
Do bacteria in the mouth affect arthritis risk?
A new study from the Nether lands found that people at risk of developing rheumatoid…
