Study Links Weight-Loss Drug Use to Higher Depression
A South Korean study has found an association between the use of prescription weight-loss medicines and higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, particularly among people who regained…
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How Much Daily Exercise Can Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
Regular exercise benefits overall health and may also help protect against type 2 diabetes. A medical study conducted in Italy found that 30 minutes…
PMDC Suspends Licences of 15 Doctors for Six Months
LAHORE, September 14, 2026: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Disciplinary Committee has suspended the registrations of 15 doctors for six months following…
Hamza Foundation, Customs Hold Blood Donation Camp for Thalassemia Patients
PESHAWAR, September 14: The Customs Department at Customs House Peshawar, in collaboration with Hamza Foundation, organised a blood donation camp for thalassemia patients registered…
Depression Is Treatable: Recognizing Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Depression is more than sadness. It is a serious mental and medical condition that can affect a person’s mood, thoughts, behavior, daily life and…
New Eye Drops Offer Hope for Better Night Vision
WASHINGTON: A new eye drop developed by U.S.-based Opus Genetics has shown encouraging results in late-stage clinical trials for people who experience difficulty seeing…
Gastrointestinal Illnesses Rise in Bakhshali as Health Officials Probe Contaminated Water
Gastrointestinal Illnesses Rise in Bakhshali as Health Officials Probe Contaminated Water MARDAN: Health authorities have launched an emergency investigation after a rise in cases…
Police Surgeon Reports Threats in Mir Raza Case
KARACHI: Police Surgeon Dr Samia has told the commission investigating the Mir Raza murder case that she received threats and was allegedly followed by…
Study Raises Concerns Over Medicine Prescribing in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A study by experts from the Health Services Academy (HSA), Islamabad, has found that patients in Pakistan are being prescribed significantly more medicines…
New Vaccination Centre Coming to Karachi
KARACHI: Work has begun on establishing another vaccination centre in Karachi, with a new facility being developed at Jacob Lines near Saddar to expand…
Posture Corrector Belt for Slouching: How Effective Is It?
Spending long hours at a computer, looking down at a phone or laptop, and remaining in the same position for extended periods can contribute…
Worst Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 7,000 Cases
KINSHASA, September 12: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s worst-ever Ebola outbreak has surpassed 7,000 recorded cases, with nearly 3,400 people killed as the deadly…
Vaccination Requirement for Umrah Pilgrims to Initially Apply at Karachi Airport
KARACHI: Pakistan’s new digital vaccination certificate requirement for polio, meningitis, yellow fever and influenza will initially apply to Umrah pilgrims travelling through Karachi Airport,…
Mustafa Kamal: 14 Months of Health Work Better Than 30 Years
KARACHI: Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has claimed that the government’s work in Pakistan’s healthcare sector over the past 14 months has been…
Eating Eggs for Breakfast May Help Control Weight, Study Finds
Eating eggs regularly for breakfast may be associated with better weight control and lower body fat, according to a study conducted in Spain. The…
106-Year-Old Man’s Unusual Routine and 80-Year Marriage Go Viral
A 106-year-old man from China’s Zhejiang province has attracted attention for his unconventional daily routine, remarkable independence and an 80-year marriage that made him…
Experts Urge Parents to Protect Children From Tobacco, Nicotine
KARACHI: The Entrepreneurship and Youth Development Society (EYDS) has urged parents and guardians to play an active and informed role in protecting young people…