ISLAMABAD, July 15 (ABC): While it is no secret that light can affect mood, scientists have long wanted to understand more about that connection. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences explores how a pathway in the prefrontal cortexTrusted Source, a part of the brain associated with cognitive and emotional functioning, may play a …

WEB DESK, July 5(ABC): Researchers from the University of North Carolina’s school of medicine discovered a drug that can possibly be the world’s first-ever cure for the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Through an experiment, scientists found that HAV needs to interact with the human protein ZCCHC14 and a set of enzymes called TENT4 poly(A) in order to replicate. So, they …

ISLAMABAD, July 14 (ABC): That’s according to a new studyTrusted Source conducted by the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) and published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In it, researchers report that pharmacogenetic testing might help medical professionals by providing helpful information on how a person metabolizes a medication. This information can help doctors and others …

ISLAMABAD, July 14 (Online): Switching from table salt to salt substitutes can help reduce the risk of stroke in people over age 60 with a history of high blood pressure or prior stroke. That’s according to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine. The research included nearly 21,000 participants and took place in 600 villages …

ISLAMABAD, July 14(ABC): Good times with old friends are some of the best memories that can pop up when you least expect them. And when nostalgia hits hard, it’s easy to wonder how your long-lost pals are. New research finds that reaching out to an old friend and asking what’s happening in their life can be good for your mental …

ISLAMABAD, July 05 (ABC): The man has more severe symptoms while the woman has milder symptoms. Yet, as time passes, the man recovers quickly while the woman experiences lingering symptoms of Long COVID. Why? Females have a stronger immune response than males and experts say this isn’t just confined to COVID-19. “In general, almost all infections are more severe in …

ISLAMABAD, July 05 (ABC): Health professionals advise people diagnosed with Source to alter their lifestyle by adopting a healthier diet and getting more exercise. Experts also say these changes should be made sooner rather than later. That’s because although prediabetes usually doesn’t initially progress to type 2 diabetes, prediabetes can develop into a more serious condition over time if action …

ISLAMABAD, July 05 (ABC): Eating a variety of nutritious foods is essential to health and well-being. What makes up people’s diet will impact multiple areas of health, including maintaining a healthy weight. Protein is a critical component of the diet. A recent studyTrusted Source published in the journal ObesityTrusted Source found that increasing protein in the diet may be helpful …

ISLAMABAD, July  05 (ABC): Physical activity helps kids build strong muscles and bones and lowers the risk of things like heart disease and diabetes later in life. Now, there’s yet another reason to encourage your child to move: It may help them stay mentally sharp for decades. A new study done by researchers in Australia followed 1,200 people for 30 …

WEB DESK, July 14(ABC): A new study reveals that people who play video games are better at making decisions and have stronger brain activity. Researchers at Georgia State University used functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) to analyse brain activity in the 47 participants, 28 being regular video gamers. “Video game playing can effectively be used for training — for example, …