LAHORE, Oct 19 (FD):  Pakistan has reported three deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of confirmed positive cases has surged to 1,573,490. The nationwide tally of fatalities jumped to 30,624 on Wednesday. According to the latest figures by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least 55 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 …

PARIS, Oct 18 (AFP):  Nasal vaccines could still be a powerful future weapon in the fight against Covid-19 despite “disappointing” recent trial results for an AstraZeneca spray, experts say. By entering the body the same way as the virus, nasal vaccines aim to build immunity in the mucous membrane that lines the nose and mouth. This could block people from …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 15(ABC):Anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people sometimes experience prolonged periods of anxiety that can affect their social, work, or personal lives. People can try various methods to help them cope. In some cases, anxiety can become a disorder. Anxiety disorders occur when the feelings of anxiety and worry are both persistent and highly disruptive. People …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 15(ABC):Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder. Over time, dopamine-producing cells in a part of the brain called the substantia nigraTrusted Source deteriorate. This deterioration, which leads to a reduction in dopamine, produces symptoms. The symptoms tend to develop slowly over time, often starting with a slight tremor in one hand or stiffness in movement. Aside from tremor …

ISLAMABAD, OCT 14 (ABC): Type 2 diabetes is reversible under certain conditions, depending on a person’s lifestyle. Medications alone do not reverse it. If a person does not make healthy lifestyle changes, type 2 diabetes will progress, and they will eventually need more medications to manage it. However, if someone engages in healthy lifestyle practices, such as eating a low …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (ABC): As the population ages, experts are working to understand factors that influence healthy aging and encourage a better quality of life. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic metabolic disorder that can impact long-term health outcomes. A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyTrusted Source found that older adults diagnosed with T2D …

Oct 15(ABC): Lack of physical activities, tobacco consumption, overeating of desi ghee, meat, and sweets are major factors resulting in increased risk of becoming diabetic. Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Abdul Qadir Patel, on Monday informed the Senate that as per data acquired from Global Burden of Disease (GBD) along with national and sub-national surveys, number …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 15(ABC): Everyone has memories they would rather forget, and they may know the triggers that bring them bouncing back. Bad memories can underlie several problems, from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to phobias. When an unwanted memory intrudes on the mind, it is a natural human reaction to want to block it out. More than 100 years ago, Sigmund …

ISLAMAABAD, Oct 15(ABC): According to the World Health Organization (WHO)Trusted Source, Parkinson’s disease (PD), a degenerative condition of the brain, is increasing faster than any other neurological disorder. Worldwide, the prevalence has doubled in the past 25 years. Symptoms of Parkinson’s develop slowly, worsening over time, and may include the following: • tremors • Impaired coordination and balance • a …