Tag: #ScienceAdvances
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Vitamin D levels may predict future health risks, death in older men
ISLAMABAD, September 14 (Online): Advances in science are helping researchers find new ways to identify diseases earlier, a new breakthrough indicates that free circulating vitamin D levels in the bloodstream may be a good predictor of future health and disease risk in aging men. Vitamin D is important for maintaining healthy bones, as well as…
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Antibody-based arthritis drug could treat severe COVID-19
ISLAMABAD, September 7 (Online): A recent study has revealed that an antibody-based blockade might effectively treat cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and alleviate severe cases of COVID-19. The global race to develop a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 continues. In the meantime, researchers are looking for ways to effectively treat COVID-19, testing both existing drugs and new, experimental…
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What causes antibiotic resistance? Research
ISLAMABAD, September 5 (Online): Most of us will have taken antibiotics at some point in our lives, but what if nothing happens the next time you pop one of those little bug-busting pills, your life could be in serious danger. Bacteria are an integral part of our ecosystem and we share our bodies with many…
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Fish oil may prevent seizures by boosting brain estrogen levels: Research
ISLAMABAD, September 1 (Online): A fatty acid abundant in fish oil could yield a new medication for the treatment of epilepsy, a new study suggests, after finding that it reduced seizures in mouse models. What is more, researchers found that the compound, called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), led to an increase in estrogen in brains of…
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Inflammatory bowel disease linked to an overactive memory immune cell
ISLAMABAD, September 1 (Online): New research has linked inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with a long lasting, overactive immune cell. A new study has identified a link between IBD and the presence of a dysfunctional immune cell that continues to overreact for a long time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), IBD…
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What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? Research
ISLAMABAD, August 29 (Online): Prebiotics are a type of fiber that the human body cannot digest, they serve as food for probiotics which are tiny living microorganisms including bacteria and yeast. Both prebiotics and probiotics may support helpful bacteria and other organisms in the gut. Prebiotics and probiotics both support the body in building and…
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Blood pressure drugs may improve COVID-19 survival
ISLAMABAD, August 29 (Online): A review of research has found that patients taking certain drugs for high blood pressure had a lower risk of severe COVID-19 and death than patients who were not taking these medications. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, there were concerns that a type of drug primarily used for treating hypertension (high…
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Does garlic help prevent or treat colds?
ISLAMABAD, August 27 (Online): Cooking with garlic, eating it raw, or taking garlic supplements is a staple home remedy for common colds. Studies show that adults typically have two to four colds a year, on average, while children have six to eight. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, garlic is one of the best selling…
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Can honey relieve cough and cold symptoms?
ISLAMABAD, August 27 (Online): A recent review and meta-analysis asks whether honey is an effective treatment for a cough and other symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. Overall, the authors conclude, honey is “superior to usual care for the improvement of symptoms.” However, because data are sparse, questions remain. Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), including…
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How to treat a cold or flu at home?
ISLAMABAD, August 27 (Online): Viruses are responsible for colds and flu, so antibiotics are not able to cure or prevent these illnesses. Plenty of rest, fluids, and home remedies can help relieve symptoms. Although not all home remedies for cold symptoms have enough evidence to prove their effectiveness, common options include: Zinc: According to the…