Older people who are infected with the herpes (a type of herpes) virus are twice as likely to develop dementia, a new study has warned. The research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, is the latest to point to an unknown role between certain types of viral infections and decline in brain function. Herpes…
Dublin: A study has shown that sub-viruses living in our intestines can play an important role in controlling mental stress. The discovery strengthens the case for the connection between the gut and the brain to influence people’s behavior and has the potential to lead to new treatments for stress-related conditions. Previous studies have shown that…
Photo courtesy: Geo News. Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Tasadeq Hussain Jilani has been announced by the American Bar Association to give the International Human Rights Award. In this regard, the American Bar Association (ABA) says that Justice Tasadeq Hussain Jilani has been selected to give this award for his courageous decisions. Additionally, the American…
Pakistan Medical Association has also provided preventive measures to prevent Nigella infection. Photo: File Karachi: Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has said in a statement that there have been three deaths in Karachi so far due to Nigellaria and this matter should not be ignored. The PMA has said that the death toll could be higher…
A four-year-old child can be trained in CPR and first aid. Photo: File Washington: The American Heart Association (AHA), a leading medical organization, has stated that children are very interested in learning how to save lives. These include making emergency calls and procedures such as CPR. In this regard, the AHA has also developed a…
Traffic noise can cause an increase in blood pressure. Photo: File Beijing: Be warned, if you live near a busy road and traffic noise area, the noise can raise your blood pressure after a while. According to the Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC), the relationship between traffic noise and blood pressure has been…
London: Scientists know that air pollution can cause serious health problems like cancer, but a new study has found that it can also have negative effects on blood pressure in young people. In this study, conducted under the guidance of King’s College London, researchers measured the blood pressure of 3,284 young people living in London…
