ISLAMABAD, SEP 30 (ABC): Sometimes, it can be hard to follow dietary recommendations despite new dieting ideas and trends. Everyone’s dietary needs are different, which means that diets often need to be diverse and tailored based on individual needs and health risks. A recent study published in Gastroenterology looked at diets high in fermentable fiber in mice and their associated …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30(ABC): While artificial sweeteners may seem like a good alternative to sugar to reduce caloric intake, a study published in The BMJTrusted Source suggests there may be a connection between such sweeteners and an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), including stroke. The research, conducted by the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research, is not the …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30(ABC): Sugar is a soluble carbohydrate — a biological molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Other carbohydrates include starch and cellulose, which is a structural component of plant cell walls. Simple sugars, or monosaccharides, include glucose and fructose. Granulated sugar is a compound sugar, or disaccharide, known as sucrose, which consists of glucose and fructose. During …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30(ABC): New research finds nearly 10 percent of Americans are living with depression, with rates about twice that among teens and young adults. “Our study updates the depression prevalence estimates for the U.S. population through the year 2020 and confirms escalating increases in depression from 2015 through 2019, said lead study author Renee D. Goodwin, PhD, an adjunct …

Sep 30(ABC): An experimental Alzheimer’s drug made by Eisai Co Ltd (4523.T) and Biogen (BIIB.O) slowed cognitive and functional decline in a large trial of patients in the early stages of the disease, they said on Tuesday, potentially a rare win in a field littered with failed drugs. Multiple drugmakers have so far tried and failed to find an effective …

NEW YORK, Sep 30(ABC): A number of scientists have wondered if aluminum, a vaccine additive that has been used for decades, had a role in allergies and asthma in children. A new federally funded study has found a possible link, but experts say the research has important shortcomings and is not a reason to change current vaccine recommendations. The study …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 30(ABC): According to statistics, approximately 284 million people worldwide experienced an anxiety disorder in 2017. Data also suggests that around 12 million adults experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the United States in any given year. One of the primary causative factors among these mental health conditions is excessive fear. Fear is a natural emotion that helps ensure …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 27(ABC): “Food as medicine” may be an emerging concept in the Western world but has existed for centuries as the cornerstone of health for many cultures around the globe. However, the role of diet and food in disease prevention and management compared to conventional medicine has been questioned. This Honest Nutrition feature explains the benefits and limitations of …

ISLAMABAD, SEP 26 (ABC): According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1 in 10 peopleTrusted Source — 37 million Americans — live with diabetes, and over 1 in 3 people have prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes (T2D), the most prevalent form of diabetes, develops when the body becomes resistant to the insulin the pancreas produces or …

ISLAMABAD, September 26 (ABC): An abstract of a study published in Current Developments in Nutrition looks at whether health risks associated with a set of risk factors known as metabolic syndrome may be diminished by consuming green tea extract. The researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Ohio State University say they’re the first to study whether green tea’s anti-inflammatory benefits …