New York: Although many people are distant from the war in Gaza, they are still aware of countless images of the conflict, news and protests around the world through TV, internet, newspapers and social media, and this familiarity has a negative impact on their mental health. It is making an impact. According to media reports,…
Texas: A hospital in the US has suspended its liver and kidney transplant programs after a doctor was found to have altered the records of transplant candidates. According to US media, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center issued a statement saying that inappropriate changes made by a doctor at the hospital disabled candidates on the liver…
Oxford: Children addicted to smartphones, iPads and video games are more likely to suffer from psychosis later in life, a study has found. Psychosis is a mental condition in which a person’s connection with reality is broken and it is difficult to recognize reality. In the study, scientists found that smartphone and social media use…
Venice: A study conducted by European scientists has identified a standard body weight for type 2 diabetes patients. According to media reports, research presented recently at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Italy highlighted the ideal body weight for people with type 2 diabetes. The aim of the research was to find out how…
Scientists have discovered a genetic mutation that reduces the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 70 percent. This protective variant is present in the FN1 gene, which makes a protein called fibronectin. The discovery was made in people who had the APOEe4 gene. This gene significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s. The research, published in…
Utah: A new study suggests that regular aerobic exercise can prevent DNA damage in old age. Research conducted at the University of Utah’s Department of Internal Medicine studied the effects of exercise on DNA damage and telomere dysfunction. Both of these important factors are associated with aging and age-related diseases. Telomeres (protective caps on the…
File photo People who cannot eat meat for any reason can easily get the required amount of protein from many crops grown on the ground. Here today we will talk about those foods which are rich in protein. Black and white chickpeas are rich in protein and can be consumed in a variety of ways….
—File photo People who exercise in the evening may have better cardiovascular and health benefits, researchers have concluded from a new study on exercise. The topic of exercise has long been debated as to whether physical activity at certain times of the day may be more beneficial. New research on exercise has revealed that the…
Dundee: A new study suggests that people with Parkinson’s disease can make their brains work harder to keep themselves active. Research at the University of Dundee has shown that epilepsy patients can create a ‘back channel’ in their brains to help them avoid numbness (which is one of the earliest and most common symptoms of…
Texas: Food has multiple effects on human health, but these effects are difficult to pinpoint. A recent study has shed a lot of light on this topic. The study, published in the journal Nature Mental Health, tells us how diet affects health, including mental function, metabolic biomarkers and brain structure. A team of researchers analyzed…
