ISLAMABAD, September 26 (ABC): Fleeing threats in your home country, surviving a journey that few can imagine, then, finally, if you are lucky, reaching a country you hope will welcome you. This is the reality for many refugees. But what then? A new World Health Organization report has concluded that many migrants and refugees face poorer health outcomes than local …

ISLAMABAD, September 26 (ABC): In today’s consumerist, fast-moving culture, the pursuit of meaning in life may not be everyone’s immediate goal. However, research shows that finding meaning in life, whatever that might be for the individual, could significantly benefit well-being. Share on PinterestWhy does searching for, and finding meaning in life improve our sense of well-being?  The pursuit of meaning …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 26(ABC): Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare condition that affects the brain. The condition is also called Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome. Progressive supranuclear palsy causes the brain cells that control movement and motor skills to deteriorate. As the condition progresses, problems with walking balance, walking, eye movement, and swallowing can occur. There’s no cure for progressive supranuclear palsy, but treatment …

ISLAMAABAD, Sep 26(ABC): Tetany can throw people who aren’t feeling normal — and sometimes their doctors — for a loop. In general, tetany involves overly stimulated neuromuscular activity. Tetany is an involuntary muscle cramp or spasm due to abnormal alterations in the body’s electrolytes (especially calcium). It can range from mild cramping of the arms or legs to dangerous changes …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 26(ABC): Go ahead, get that extra hour of sleep. Your brain may thank you later. New research suggests that people not getting enough sleep in their 50s and 60s may be increasing their chances of developing dementia later in life. The studyTrusted Source, published last week in the journal Nature Communications, followed nearly 8,000 people in Great Britain …

ISLAMABAD, SEP 23 (ABC): Managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has its own set of challenges. Symptoms of this complex brain disorder include trouble focusing, restlessness, and impulsiveness. Some people experience poor organizational skills, too. While these are the most common ADHD symptoms, there’s also a link between ADHD and migraine attacks. Here’s a look at why these conditions sometimes …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (ABC): For decades, cardiovascular disease was thought to mainly affect men. In fact, it claims the lives of both men and women in equal numbers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And for women with diabetes, there are a number of gender-specific risk factors that make the likelihood of developing of heart disease even …

ISLAMABD, Sep 23 (ABC): A new study finds attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. While experts have long known that some psychiatric conditions can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, there has been little study on the potential link between ADHD and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Now a group of researchers from Karolinska Institutet and …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (ABC):Health expert Dr Sania Hameed on Friday warned the overuse of cell phones as it has many side effects on children’s health while nearly 89% of our children had been found deeply involved in using mobile phone. Talking to a private news channel, Health expert said it’s high time to determine more about the negative influences of …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22(ABC): Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It occurs when blood sugar levels rise due to issues with how the body uses or produces insulin. It can appear at any age, but it is more likely to occur after the age of 45 yearsTrusted Source. In 2019, 37.3 million Americans had diabetes, mostly type …