Health

Do You Really Need Food Supplements for Better Health?

ISLAMABAD, September 28, 2026: Food supplements have become increasingly popular, with products ranging from vitamins and minerals to protein powders, probiotics, fish oil and…

Mardan Orders Stronger Healthcare and Hospital Safety

MARDAN, September 29, 2026: Commissioner Mardan Division Habibullah Arif has directed relevant authorities to further improve healthcare facilities and services at hospitals and health…

World Heart Day 2026: SICVD Raises Heart Health Awareness

KARACHI, September 29, 2026: The Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) is observing World Heart Day 2026 across its 10 hospitals in Sindh, with…

Easy Ways to Reduce Dark Circles Naturally

ISLAMABAD, September 29, 2026: Dark circles under the eyes can become more noticeable due to lack of sleep, stress, an unhealthy lifestyle, allergies and…

Tamil Nadu Gives Newborns Free Gold Rings

Tamil Nadu: The government of India’s Tamil Nadu state has launched a scheme to distribute free gold rings to eligible newborn babies delivered at…

New Polio Case Reported in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A new polio case has been reported in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after health authorities confirmed poliovirus in a 17-month-old girl from the…

How Long Does It Take for the Lungs to Recover After Smoking?

Cigarette smoke may disappear from the air within seconds, but its effects on the lungs can last much longer. The extent and speed of…

FDA Approves New Drug for Rare Bone-Forming Disorder FOP

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Atebrioz (zilurgisertib) to treat fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), an extremely rare genetic disorder in which…

Childhood Obesity Hits Historic Turning Point

The number of school-age children and adolescents living with obesity has surpassed those who are underweight globally for the first time, according to UNICEF.…

Yelling at Children May Affect Their Mental and Physical Health

Parents raising their voices at children may sometimes be viewed as a normal response to misbehavior or disobedience, but research suggests that repeated shouting,…

Tamarind Has a Cleaning Trick Too

KARACHI, September 25, 2026: Tamarind is best known for adding a distinctive sour flavour to chutneys, chaats and traditional dishes, but the fruit pulp…

Star Anise Tea May Support Digestion, but Safety Matters

KARACHI, September 28, 2026: Star anise, known for its distinctive aroma and flavour, is widely used as a culinary spice and has also been…

Pakistan’s Women Face High Heart Disease Risk

KARACHI, September 28, 2026: Pakistan has recorded the highest age-standardized mortality rate from ischemic heart disease among women across five South Asian countries, according…

Could Tooth Enamel Regrow?

Researchers at the University of Nottingham in the UK have developed a protein-based gel that could help rebuild damaged tooth enamel within weeks, potentially…

Peshawar Sees Rise in Dengue Cases as Weather Changes

PESHAWAR: Dengue cases are showing an upward trend in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as the weather changes, with 163 new confirmed cases reported across the province…

Heart disease rising in Pakistan as experts urge prevention, stronger food policies

RAWALPINDI, September 29 — Health experts have called for greater focus on prevention, healthier lifestyles and stronger food policies as Pakistan faces a growing…