Daily an Apple May Help Support Mental Health
The saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While the extent to which this is true remains debatable, a new Australian study suggests that eating…
The Public Purview
Health
Five Family Members Die Mysteriously in Greater Noida
Five members of a family, including a couple and their three children, have died under mysterious circumstances in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, prompting an…
Major Cleanliness Drive Underway at DHQ Hospital Mardan
MARDAN: Cleanliness, painting and essential repair work are progressing at District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Mardan on the special directives of Commissioner Mardan Division Syed…
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Held in Swat
SWAT: A breast cancer awareness walk and ceremony were held at Saidu Sharif Teaching Hospital to raise awareness about the disease and educate women…
BHY Hospital Raises Breast Cancer Awareness
KARACHI: BHY Hospital organised a breast cancer awareness seminar in Karachi to highlight the importance of early detection, timely medical consultation and greater awareness…
Newborn Baby’s Royal Entrance Goes Viral
A video of a newborn baby lying unusually calmly just moments after birth in Egypt has gone viral on social media, drawing humorous reactions…
New Drug Shows Promise Against Gluten Damage
A new drug being developed for people with celiac disease has shown promising early results in protecting the small intestine from gluten-related damage, according…
Mayo Hospital’s Advanced Cancer Treatment Facility Shut Down
Lahore: A modern non-surgical cancer treatment facility at Lahore’s Mayo Hospital has become non-operational after its cryoablation machine was shut down, leaving patients unable…
What Is “Double Diabetes” and How Can Insulin Resistance Increase Health Risks?
Some people with type 1 diabetes may develop a condition over time in which their body becomes less effective at using insulin. This is…
Smoking May Affect Fertility in Men and Women, Study Finds
A new scientific study has found that smoking may affect fertility in both men and women, with researchers suggesting that exposure to cigarette smoke…
Punjab Raises Government Medical and Dental College Fees by Over 233%
LAHORE: The annual tuition fee for MBBS and BDS programmes at government medical and dental colleges in Punjab has been increased from Rs15,000 to…
How Long Do Apples Stay Fresh?
Apples are widely recommended by health experts as part of a healthy daily diet, but despite their nutritional value and numerous health benefits, they…
Mardan Commissioner Sets One-Week Deadline to Improve DHQ Hospital
MARDAN: Commissioner Mardan Division Syed Muhammad Ali Shah visited the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Mardan and inspected various wards and sections to review healthcare…
Lt Gen (Retd) Nigar Johar Assigned Health Portfolio In KP Advisory Council
PESHAWAR: Lieutenant General (Retired) Nigar Johar has been assigned the health portfolio in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Advisory Council, following the issuance of a notification…
Mardan Hospitals Given 10 Days To Improve Services
MARDAN: Commissioner Mardan Division Syed Muhammad Ali Shah has directed health authorities to improve cleanliness, medical facilities and administrative arrangements in hospitals across Mardan…
Pakistan Moves To Curb Counterfeit Medicines With 2D Barcodes
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has reviewed trials of a 2D barcode system aimed at eliminating counterfeit medicines across Pakistan, as the government…
Women’s Pain Or Medical Condition? Why Symptoms Are Often Ignored
Women’s physical symptoms are sometimes dismissed as stress, anxiety or psychological problems, potentially delaying the diagnosis and treatment of underlying medical conditions. This phenomenon…