ISLAMABAD, Sep 22(ABC): Is it true that growing up with a sister or brother influences one’s personality as an adult? Some people may say yes and go so far as to explain how their siblings’ gender may have impacted their personalities. Researchers have also long attempted to answer this question. Now, an expansive study of more than 80,000 people in …

NEW YORK, Sep 22(ABC): Too few U.S. kids with sickle cell anemia get a needed screening for stroke, according to a study released Tuesday. The study found fewer than half get the screening and only about half or fewer get a treatment that can help with pain and anemia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the study, and …

CHICAGO, Sep 22(ABC): People who had COVID-19 are at higher risk for a host of brain injuries a year later compared with people who were never infected by the coronavirus, a finding that could affect millions of Americans, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday. The year-long study, published in Nature Medicine, assessed brain health across 44 different disorders using medical records …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (ABC): For many Americans, the convenience of pre-cooked and instant meals may make it easy to overlook the less-than-ideal nutritional information, but a team led by researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University hope that will change after recently discovering a link between the high consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of colorectal cancer. In …

ISLAMABAD, SEP 22 (ABC): In the latest installment of our Medical Myths series, we tackle myths associated with aging. Because aging is inevitable and, for some people, frightening, it is no surprise that myths abound. Over the last 200 years, life expectancy at birth has doubled again. As animals go, humans perform well in longevity. According to the World Health …

ISLAMABAD,SEP 22 (ABC): When we are physically active our bones and muscles work together to make them stronger. To maintain bone health, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends a combination of weight-bearing activities 3–5 times per week and resistance exercise 2–3 times a week. Research has shown lifelongTrusted Source exercise to be beneficial for preserving bone health, and a …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20(ABC): Why did the virus SARS-CoV-2, which caused the COVID-19 pandemic, start infecting people? There is evidence that our interactions with the natural environment are creating perfect conditions for pathogens to move from wild animals to people, as population growth, urbanization and climate change bring us into closer contact with wildlife. Medical News Today looks at the connections …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20(ABC): The consensus among scientists is that we are in an era of global heating and extreme weather events, primarily due to the devastating effects of human action on the environment. Why are researchers concerned, and what are the implications for health? The Lancet Countdown team is a group of over 120 leading experts on climate, public health, …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (Online): Researchers say a Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil can be beneficial for people who are at risk for heart disease. A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may improve the function of “good” cholesterol in people at risk for heart disease, according to a new study. A Mediterranean diet is based on the …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (ABC): New research from investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has further confirmed what is already known about the link between diet and cognition — that what we eat can impact our brain health. Metabolites from healthier diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, were associated with stronger cognitive function while metabolites from diets higher in sugar were …