ends: Scientists say that type 2 diabetes has a genetic link with breast, bowel and pancreatic cancer. In a study conducted at the University of Surrey, experts tried to find out whether some patients with type 2 diabetes also develop cancer. According to Diabetes UK, the research findings help to explain why people with type…
London: Scientists say that the success found in a study is extreme May usher in a new era of treatment for fast-growing blood cancers. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), considered largely incurable by researchers, is a type of cancer that causes the bone marrow to produce large amounts of abnormal blood cells. A joint study by…
Washington: Scientists have discovered new vampire-like properties in human bacteria. Researchers at Washington State University have uncovered a new trait in bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses, such as Salmonella and E.coli, dubbed bacterial vampirism. Experts have long been unaware of how and why microorganisms manage to enter the bloodstream from the stomach, where they can…
Pain is apparently not a disease, but it is a reaction that indicates any abnormal change in our body. Pain can appear in any organ of the human body at any time, but the sensation of pain in different organs is different. Of all the pains in the human body, back pain is said to…
Allah Almighty has blessed Pakistan with numerous blessings. Colorful, juicy fruits are among the special blessings of Allah. All kinds of seasonal fruits are available in Pakistan. Fruits contain all nutrients, vitamins and minerals etc. Eating fruits keeps a person healthy and energetic. Consume fresh and juicy fruits as much as possible to stay healthy…
Bristol: A new study has revealed that one in five adults suffer from fatty liver disease. Fatty liver is mainly caused by alcohol and obesity and it usually affects people aged 40 to 60. However, a recent study of 40,000 24-year-olds found that 1 in 5 suffer from this disease. British researchers used data from…
A study by the European Union’s Medicines Agency found no evidence of a link between weight-loss drugs and suicidal thoughts. The regulator conducted a nine-month investigation into diabetes and weight-loss drugs. After examining the available evidence, the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (which looks at the harms of medicines) said that no…
There are many foods in the shops and stores that look healthy but should be kept away from children. Half-cooked or fruit juices or flavored milk and yogurt are considered good and healthy for children but in reality they can be the most dangerous for children. According to experts, these products and their packaging look…
—File photo Medical experts have concluded from the results of a new study that e-cigarettes (vaping) can endanger heart health. America was hit by an outbreak in the summer of 2019, with US health officials claiming that 68 people died and more than 2,800 were hospitalized during the outbreak. According to ‘Science Alert’, the most…
Hingston: In a new study, scientists have discovered how muscles try to keep themselves active as they age. This research will help to understand the rapid aging of muscle fibers as well as to identify the mechanisms that muscles use to cope with aging. The researchers say that the research findings will hopefully lead to…
