LIFESTYLE FACTORS

Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Can Your Diet and Lifestyle Lower Diabetic Kidney Disease Risk?

Diabetic kidney disease is a major health concern, and scientists are exploring the role of oxidative stress in its development. Oxidative stress happens when there's an imbalance between harmful molecules called free radicals and the body's antioxidant defenses. One way to measure this imbalance is

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Food and Migraines: Is There a Link?

Migraines can be a real pain, literally. They often come with other health issues like mental health problems, heart diseases, and metabolic disorders. We know some foods can trigger migraines, but what about the overall quality of our diet? Does it make a difference in how bad or frequent our migra

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Weight Issues: A Mix of Mind, Habits, and Genes

Ever wondered why some people gain weight easily, while others don't? It's a complex mix of our habits, mental state, and even our genes. A small study looked into this by focusing on young adult women who were either overweight or normal weight. They found that certain changes in a gene called FTO

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Genes and Habits: How They Affect Obesity in Pakistan

Obesity is a big problem worldwide, caused by a mix of genetics and daily habits like diet, lack of exercise, and sleep problems. This study looked at how certain versions of the Clock gene, which controls our body's internal clock, interact with daily habits to affect obesity in people from Pakista

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Improving Diets for People with Hard-to-Treat Schizophrenia

Ever heard of treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS)? It's a tough mental health condition where patients don't get better with usual treatments. They face intense symptoms, struggle with thinking clearly, and have a high risk of heart and blood sugar problems. Guess what? Their diets might play a

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