
Hypertension kills nearly 400,000 Pakistanis each year, experts warn
May 18, 2026
Medical experts have warned that hypertension kills nearly 400,000 people in Pakistan every year, calling for urgent preventive action as high blood pressure cases…

TV shows with positive mental health stories may reduce negative attitud
May 17, 2026
A new study by the USC Norman Lear Center has found that responsible and positive portrayals of mental health in television and film can…

High-fibre diets linked to better brain health and longer life, researchers say
May 17, 2026
A diet rich in fibre may help improve overall health, support brain function and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, according to researchers studying…

Punjab, ADB discuss nursing reforms and healthcare workforce development
May 17, 2026
LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique said the provincial government is taking key steps to improve the nursing sector as officials held discussions…

Five breathing exercises that may improve stress, sleep and overall health
May 17, 2026
New research into breathwork is highlighting how controlled breathing exercises may help reduce stress, improve mental focus and support long-term health, as scientists continue…

Smartphone addiction and sleep deprivation to rising mental health concerns among youth
May 14, 2026
A growing number of international studies are warning that excessive smartphone use and poor sleep habits are contributing to mental health and lifestyle problems…

The National Assembly approves fines for refusing polio vaccine, makes NADRA certificate mandatory
May 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has approved new legislation introducing stricter measures to support Pakistan’s polio eradication campaign, including fines for parents or guardians who…

12-year-old boy dies after eating watermelon
May 13, 2026
A 12-year-old boy died and three other children from the same family were hospitalised in India’s Chhattisgarh state in a suspected food poisoning case…

6 frozen fruits recommend for weight loss
May 13, 2026
Frozen fruit can help people increase their daily intake of produce while supporting weight management goals, according to registered dietitians. Nutrition experts say frozen…

Al-Shifa helps 140 children beat eye cancer through free treatment support
May 11, 2026
RAWALPINDI: Around 140 children treated for eye cancer at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital over the past three years have successfully recovered, offering hope to…

PIC performs Pakistan’s first successful endoscopic heart surgery
May 8, 2026
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC-MTI) has successfully performed what it says is Pakistan’s first endoscopic cardiac surgery, marking a major development in…

Pakistan records major decline in child stunting under Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP)
May 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recorded a significant reduction in child stunting under the Benazir Income Support Programme’s Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP), according to an independent…

Students lead blood donation drive in Timergara to support thalassemia patients
May 5, 2026
DIR LOWER, May 5 — A student-led blood donation drive was held at Government Postgraduate College Timergara to support patients suffering from thalassemia and…

Immunization Week activities in Kohistan promote child vaccination awareness
May 1, 2026
PESHAWAR, Pakistan: A series of activities were held in Kohistan during World Immunization Week to raise awareness about child vaccination and the importance of…

BISP links Nashonuma programme with national immunization registry to improve child coverage
April 28, 2026
ISLAMABAD — The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has announced plans to strengthen immunization coverage by integrating its Benazir Nashonuma Programme with the National…

Peshawar hosts first national conference on minimally invasive cardiac surgery
April 26, 2026
PESHAWAR — April 26, 2026: Pakistan’s first national conference on minimally invasive cardiac surgery concluded at the Peshawar Institute of Cardiology, bringing together leading…