Health

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…

PIMS Set for Major Reforms

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to introduce wide-ranging reforms at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), with the Ministry of Health preparing a…

New Drug Shows Promise in Eye Disease Trial

NEW YORK: An experimental drug developed by Merck has achieved a key clinical trial goal in patients suffering from diabetic macular edema, a diabetes-related…

29-Year Sentence Over Fake MBBS Degree

FAISALABAD: A court in Faisalabad has sentenced a Health Department employee to 29 years in prison in a case involving a fake MBBS degree.…

Cancer Treatment Begins at Holy Family Hospital Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Free cancer treatment through cryoablation has begun at Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi, with the facility initially preparing to treat 15 eligible patients.…

Potential Health Benefits of Drinking Milk for bones

Milk is a nutrient-rich food that provides several essential vitamins and minerals. When included as part of a balanced diet, it may offer a…

Sindh Partners With LUMS and AKU to Bring AI Into Public Healthcare

KARACHI: The Health Department of the Government of Sindh, the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and Aga Khan University (AKU) have signed a…