ISLAMABAD, Sep 12(ABC): Sharing is not a new concept, humans live in social groups and thrive on social interaction — this forms part of human nature. Yet “[s]ocial media have transformed the way we understand the world around us by changing the way we access, share, understand — and misunderstand — information”, Dr. Adrian Ward, assistant professor of marketing at …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12(ABC):  Cognitive dissonance is the discomfort a person feels when their behavior does not align with their values or beliefs. It can also occur when a person holds two contradictory beliefs at the same time. Cognitive dissonance is not a disease or illness. It is a psychological phenomenon that can happen to anyone. American psychologist Leon Festinger first …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9(ABC): While health experts are still looking into the matter of long COVID, a recent research study has shed light on some more critical implications of the infection and its long term burden. Long COVID is a serious concern Long COVID is the health ramification following an infection by a coronavirus which comprises a constellation of complications that …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9(ABC): Digital self-harm is a behavior in which a person targets themselves online. This form of virtual self-bullying is especially common among adolescents. A new study led by Florida Atlantic University shows a significant association between digital self-harm and suicidal ideation among teens. The results, recently published in the journal Child and Adolescent Mental HealthTrusted Source, indicate that …

PARIS, Sep 9(ABC): A large study suggested Thursday that artificial sweetener could be associated with a higher risk of heart disease, however experts urged caution about the findings. Sweeteners are consumed by millions every day in products like diet soda, partly as a way to avoid weight gain from sugar — but the healthiness of these substitutes has long been …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9(ABC): Diabetes has become more common in countries where food is plentiful. Excess sugar consumption can lead to obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other health problems. But can it cause diabetes? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that over 37 millionTrusted Source adults in the United States, or around 11.3% of the adult population, are living …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9(ABC): What makes the human brain distinct from that of all other animals — including even our closest primate relatives? In an analysis of cell types in the prefrontal cortex of four primate species, Yale researchers identified species-specific — particularly human-specific — features, they report Aug. 25 in the journal Science. And they found that what makes us …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9(ABC): People who eat ultra-processed food – think soda, chips and candies – face higher risks of developed colon cancer and of dying from heart disease. While it’s long been known these foods are not good for you, the two studies published in the journal TheBMJ offers more details of just how bad they are for your health. …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5(ABC): While the measurement isn’t currently recommended, new research finds baby weight that shows an uptick at 4 months old may hold clues to bigger problems. When a child is born, his or her parents hope for the best while also wondering what the world has in store for their little one. While being a new parent can …

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5(ABC): A study from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago explores the link between light exposures during sleep and health risks. The research serves as a warning for the many people living in industrialized nations where light tends to be omnipresent. Sleeping while exposed to any type of light whatsoever — even dim light — is …