Health

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…

Davidax Injection Batches Ordered Off the Market in Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab drug-control authorities have directed healthcare professionals, medical stores, pharmacies, hospitals and wholesalers to immediately stop the sale and use of specific batches…

Punjab’s Clinic on Wheels Reaches More Than 30 Million Patients

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Clinic on Wheels initiative has reportedly provided healthcare services to more than 30 million patients, according to…

Fast-Track Water Project Brings Clean Drinking Water to 90 Hussainabad Households

SUJAWAL: The Sindh Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) has completed a state-funded water supply scheme in Village Hussainabad, Taluka Jati, in just three months—nearly…

PIMS Plans Major Overhaul of Disaster and Emergency Response System

ISLAMABAD, September 25 — The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) is preparing to overhaul its disaster management arrangements and introduce a tested emergency…

Overuse of Painkillers and Antibiotics May Harm Kidney Health

ISLAMABAD: Experts have warned against the unnecessary or prolonged use of painkillers and antibiotics, noting that inappropriate medication use can cause health problems and,…

Why Beetroot Juice Is Getting Attention

Beetroot juice has become popular among people looking to add nutrient-rich drinks to their daily diets. Its naturally occurring nitrates and antioxidants are among…

ABT-263 Shows Promise for Faster Wound Healing in Ageing Skin

Scientists have reported encouraging early results from a drug that may help improve wound healing in ageing skin by reducing the buildup of dysfunctional…

Hamza Foundation, Superior Science College Collect 40 Blood Donations in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Students of Government Superior Science College Peshawar donated 40 units of blood during a special campaign organised in collaboration with Hamza Foundation Peshawar…

Y Chromosome Loss Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Cancer

TUCSON: New research led by scientists at the University of Arizona suggests that loss of the Y chromosome in men’s body tissues may be…

Yellowish Deposits Around Eyes May Signal Higher Heart Disease Risk

A yellowish, fatty deposit that appears around the inner corners of the eyes may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according…

Hamza Foundation, Peshawar Medical College Hold Blood Drive For Thalassemia Patients

PESHAWAR, Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Students and staff of Peshawar Medical College (PMC) donated blood during a special drive organised in collaboration with the…