Too Much Salt? Try These Simple Kitchen Fixes
KARACHI: Adding too much salt is a common kitchen mishap that can significantly affect the taste of an otherwise well-prepared dish. While adding more salt to bland food…
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PMDC Orders Doctors to Renew Registrations
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has directed all doctors and dentists to renew their registration certificates within the prescribed six-month period.…
UK Approves New Once-Daily Weight-Loss Pill
LONDON: The United Kingdom has become the first country in Europe to authorise orforglipron, a once-daily oral medicine for weight management and type 2…
Green Foods Aren’t Always Healthy: What You Should Know
Green vegetables and fruits are generally considered an important part of a healthy diet, but some green foods may cause health problems for certain…
Pakistan SMA Symposium Held in Islamabad
SLAMABAD: The Pakistan SMA Symposium 2026 was held at Serena Hotel Islamabad, bringing together medical experts, researchers, academics, affected families, civil society representatives and…
Forgotten Memories May Not Be Gone
Some memories that appear to have been forgotten may not be completely erased from the brain. Instead, they may remain in a dormant state…
Salmonella symptoms and health risks
US health authorities have linked a batch of imported jalapeño peppers from Mexico to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across…
Tariq Jamil Shares Views on Home Cooking and Married Life
Pakistani Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil has expressed concern over what he described as the growing trend of families relying less on home-cooked meals,…
Exercise Could Help People With Irregular Heartbeats Live Longer
Regular physical activity may help reduce the risk of stroke and premature death in people living with atrial fibrillation, according to a new medical…
Easy Homemade Herbal Scrubs for Naturally Glowing Skin
Regular exfoliation can help remove dead skin cells that accumulate over time, leaving the skin looking dull and feeling rough. Gentle exfoliation may improve…
Could Cholesterol Treatment Also Flush Out Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’?
A new study suggests that apheresis, a medical treatment used to lower extremely high cholesterol levels, may also help remove harmful “forever chemicals” (PFAS)…
Baby Saved Before Birth in Rare Womb Surgery
A baby born with a serious congenital condition is recovering well after undergoing successful fetal surgery in the United States, where doctors corrected the…
Rs500,000 Fine for Firing Employee on Maternity Leave
A private company has been ordered to reinstate an employee and pay a Rs500,000 fine after dismissing her during approved maternity leave, according to…
Oxford Study Raises Food Safety Concerns Over Poultry Farming
A new study by researchers at the University of Oxford suggests that modern commercial poultry farming may be contributing to the increased spread of…
Why Is Your Hair Falling Out?
Hair loss is a common condition that affects both men and women. While some shedding is a normal part of the hair growth cycle,…
Hamza Foundation Organises Free Dental Check-ups for Thalassemia Patients in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Hamza Foundation Welfare Thalassemia Centre & Blood Transfusion Services has organised a free dental check-up and oral healthcare activity for children living with…
Indian Psychologist Dies After Alleged Suicide; Police Investigating All Angles
A 40-year-old psychologist, Dr. Haimika Agrawal, has died after an alleged suicide in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, according to Indian media reports. According to The…