ISLAMABAD, June 22 (ABC): Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Whether you are in the precontemplation stage of your personal statement or have a finished first draft, the personal statement can be a uniquely challenging and vexing beast. The “personal” in personal statement is almost a misnomer because, for some, this might be the most widely read piece …

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 22 (ABC): Vitamin D has long been touted as an important part of a person’s health. Not only is it crucial for bone healthTrusted Source, but past research shows vitamin D also plays an important role in immune system functionTrusted Source. Additionally, vitamin D deficiency has been linked to diabetes, cardiovascular diseaseTrusted Source, and respiratory diseases like acute …

ISLAMABAD, Jun. 22 (INP):Chinese and Pakistani researchers have conducted a study on “The Extracting Technology for Antioxidant Oligopeptides from Donkey Meat” which proved that donkey meat has a “good antioxidant activity”,  reported on Wednesday. Antioxidants are molecules/substances that fight free radicals in the body. Free radicals can cause harm if their level surges in the body; they can cause multiple …

  WEB DESK, June 22(ABC): Probiotics – the  good bacteria  often claimed to lead to positive health responses – could have a role to play in treating depression, according to a new study involving 47 volunteers who were experiencing depressive episodes. Participants in the research who took probiotic supplements in addition to antidepressants showed a greater improvement in their depressive …

WEB DESK, June 22(ABC): Scientists have developed a new method to repair and regenerate cardiac muscles in mice following a heart attack, an advance that may lead to novel drugs for treating heart disease in humans. The “groundbreaking findings” were described last week in the Journal of Cardiovascular Aging. The new technology uses synthetic genetic material messenger RNA to deliver …

WEB DESK, June 22(ABC): Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? According to the social brain hypothesis, it s because the human brain specifically evolved to support social interactions. Studies have shown that belonging to a group can lead to improved wellbeing and increased satisfaction with life. Unfortunately though, …

WEB DESK, June 21(ABC): A study has found that people who get oral piercings suffer from signs of periodontitis which leads to tooth loss. “Our study found that many people with oral piercings had deep pockets and gaps around their teeth, and receding and bleeding gums,” quoted study author Dr Clemens Walter, a professor at University Medicine Greifswald in Germany, …

WEB DESK, June 21(ABC): Research done by a team at Imperial College London has shown that doctors can detect Alzheimer’s disease using just one Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and takes multiple tests and scans to diagnose the disease. The study published in Nature focused on regions of the brain that are not linked …

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 09 (ABC): More than 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. A progressive neurodegenerative disorder, PD damages or destroys neurons located in the midbrain. These neurons produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in movement. This lack of dopamine causes PD symptoms which include tremors, stiffness, and impaired balance and coordination. …

ISLAMABAD, June 09 (ABC): Wormwood is an herb and the main ingredient in the alcoholic drink absinthe. It may have medicinal properties. However, its active ingredient, thujone, is toxic and can pose a health risk if people take it long term or have a health condition. In this article, we examine wormwood and its chemical properties. We also look at …