MediWeek

Dementia is a progressive, degenerative condition affecting memory, thinking, and daily functioning, and it is not an inevitable consequence of aging. More than 55 million people worldwide currently live with dementia. The global burden is projected to rise dramatically to about 153 million cases by 2050, making dementia a critical public health challenge. With limited […]

Adipogenesis is the differentiation of preadipocytes into mature adipocytes that plays a central role in the development of obesity and related complications. This process is regulated by transcription factors such as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) and CCAAT/enhancer-binding proteins (C/EBPs), which regulate adipogenesis and lipid accumulation.  Nigella sativa (black cumin), traditionally used in Unani, Ayurveda, and

Metabolic syndrome (MetS)—characterized by central obesity, dyslipidemia, high blood pressure, and dysglycemia—is a growing global public health challenge, affecting nearly one-third of the world’s population. It is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle modification, particularly dietary fiber intake, plays a central role in MetS management. Oats has long

Food additives are a diverse group of substances added to foods for various purposes, such as colorants, preservatives, sweeteners, and emulsifiers. Preservatives, commonly identified by European codes within the E200s and E300s ranges, are widely used to extend shelf life by protecting foods against microbial deterioration and oxidation-related changes, such as fat rancidity and color

Lacto-ovo-vegetarian (which include dairy and eggs) and vegan diets (include only plant-based diet; exclude all animal-based foods) are becoming increasingly popular among families, with many parents choosing plant-based eating patterns for their children. While such diets are considered healthy for adults, experts continue to debate whether they adequately meet the unique nutritional needs of growing

Both, physical activity and sleep are essential for good health. Recent evidence indicates that achieving 8000 daily steps is an important threshold for adults to lower the risk of multiple adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality, while in older adults, approximately 6000 steps may be sufficient. Adequate sleep is an active physiological

Consequent to improved economic conditions and the rise in the use of internet-based food delivery applications (Apps), the young and the middle-aged adults are frequently resorting to consumption of takeaway foods. While this may be convenient for the busy, working people, such foods are often nutritionally poor, being energy-dense and low in vegetables and fruits.

The association between social media use and youth mental health is complex and remains poorly understood. Recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses have reported inconsistent and conflicting associations, which may partly reflect differences in how young people engage with social media. These discrepancies have also been attributed to an overreliance on self-reported estimates of use, such

Adherence to a healthy diet is a key modifiable lifestyle factor known to slow the progression of cognitive decline in otherwise healthy older adults. Dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean diet, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, and the Mediterranean–DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet have been associated with slower cognitive decline

Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains the leading cause of mortality globally among both women and men. The rates of CHD is increasing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries. Adult overweight and obesity can exacerbate nearly all cardiovascular risk factors and are linked strongly to an increased risk of CHD. High body mass index (BMI) in