
Experts Urge Parents to Protect Children From Tobacco, Nicotine
September 11, 2026
KARACHI: The Entrepreneurship and Youth Development Society (EYDS) has urged parents and guardians to play an active and informed role in protecting young people…

Al-Mustafa Trust Provides Free Healthcare to 1.8 Million Patients in One Year
September 11, 2026
RAWALPINDI, September 10: Al-Mustafa Trust said around 1.8 million patients received healthcare services through its nationwide network during the past year as the organisation…

Health Minister Seeks Details of Patient Charges at PIMS Islamabad
September 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has sought details from the administration of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) over charges reportedly being collected…

5 Simple Daily Habits That Can Support Better Brain Health
September 11, 2026
Small changes to everyday routines may help support brain health, concentration, memory and overall mental performance. Experts say habits such as getting morning sunlight,…

New Drug Combination Shows Promise Against Lung Cancer
September 11, 2026
LONDON: A combination of AstraZeneca’s immunotherapy drug Imfinzi and Amgen’s targeted immunotherapy Imdelltra has shown promising results in a late-stage clinical trial involving patients…

Very Hot Tea and Coffee Linked to Higher Esophageal Cancer Risk in Study
September 11, 2026
LONDON: Drinking tea, coffee and other beverages at extremely high temperatures may be associated with a higher risk of a specific type of esophageal…

Punjab Bans Glycosting Injection Batch
September 11, 2026
LAHORE: Punjab’s Directorate of Drug Control has imposed an immediate ban on the supply, distribution and sale of a specific batch of Glycosting 1ml…

Pakistan Reports Fourth Polio Case
September 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported its fourth polio case of 2026, with the latest infection detected in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the…

Advanced International Hospital Becomes Only the Third Hospital in Islamabad to Launch a Liver Transplant Programme
September 10, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Advanced International Hospital (AIH) has launched its Liver Transplant Programme, becoming the third hospital in Islamabad to offer the highly specialized procedure, the…

Common Stomach Bacteria Linked to Higher Bowel Cancer Risk in New Study
September 10, 2026
A new study has identified a possible link between infection with the common stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and an increased risk of…

Weight-Loss Drug Linked to 40% Fewer Asthma Attacks
September 9, 2026
LONDON: Weight-loss and diabetes medications such as semaglutide may be associated with a significant reduction in severe asthma attacks, according to new research by…

The Common Fruit That May Help Keep Blood Pressure in Check
September 8, 2026
Bananas and other potassium-rich foods may help support healthy blood pressure by improving the balance between potassium and sodium in the body, according to…

International Medical Research Seminar Held at Saidu Medical College Swat
September 7, 2026
SWAT: A two-day international seminar on “Research in the Medical Field” was held at Saidu Medical College, Swat, bringing together medical experts, professors, researchers,…

Mardan Health Alert: Malaria Is Dangerous but Preventable, Says Dr. Rubina Riaz
September 7, 2026
MARDAN: District Public Health Coordinator Mardan Dr. Rubina Riaz has warned that malaria is a dangerous but preventable disease and stressed the importance of…

Government Moves to Resolve PIMS Technical Staff Shortage
September 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to immediately address the shortage of engineering and technical staff at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), with…

Modern Counselling Hall Opens at Lahore General Hospital Psychiatry Department
September 4, 2026
LAHORE, September 4: A modern counselling hall equipped with the latest facilities has been established at the Psychiatry Department of Lahore General Hospital (LGH),…