Study Finds Coffee Aroma May Improve Mood and Reduce Stress
The aroma of coffee may have a positive effect on mood and could help reduce feelings associated with stress, anxiety and fatigue, according to a small study published…
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Why Pistachios Can Be a Nutritious Addition to Your Daily Diet
A balanced diet plays an important role in maintaining energy and overall health, particularly amid busy lifestyles. Foods that provide protein, fibre, healthy fats,…
Whole Grains May Support Heart Health
A new study has found that regularly eating whole-grain foods may be associated with several benefits for heart health, including improvements in blood pressure,…
Pakistan Launches Major Polio Vaccination Drive
Pakistan has launched a sub-national polio vaccination campaign in selected districts, with health teams set to administer polio drops to around 31 million children…
Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: What You Should Know Before Starting
Intermittent fasting has become a popular approach to weight loss, but limiting eating hours alone does not guarantee healthy or sustainable results. The quality…
PKLI Rawalpindi Performs First Kidney Transplant
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI&RC) Rawalpindi has successfully performed its first kidney transplant, marking a major milestone for…
Nigeria Methanol Poisoning: 48 Dead After Consuming Toxic Locally Made Drinks
ABUJA: At least 48 people have died in Nigeria’s southern Ondo State after consuming locally prepared alcoholic and herbal drinks found to contain high…
35% of Pakistan’s Population Affected by High Blood Pressure, Experts Warn
Pakistan Hypertension League have highlighted the growing burden of high blood pressure in Pakistan, saying the condition affects a significant share of the population…
KPk Announces Free OPD Slips, Half-Fare Transport for Persons With Disabilities
SHANGLA: Adviser to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for Social Welfare, Ushr & Zakat and Women Development Malik Liaqat Ali Khan has announced measures…
Mardan Commissioner Orders Polio Drops for All Children Under Five
MARDAN: Commissioner Mardan Division Habibullah Arif has directed officials to ensure that every child under five years of age receives polio drops during the…
A new study examines whether aspartame may increase brain damage following an ischemic stroke.
A new study has raised questions about whether the artificial sweetener aspartame could worsen brain damage following an ischemic stroke. Researchers observed greater brain…
Biological Aging May Help Explain Rising Cancer Rates Among Younger Adults
Cancer has traditionally been associated with older age, with the risk of developing the disease generally increasing as people grow older. However, cancer rates…
Bill Gates Says Measles Eradication Is Currently Out of Reach Amid Vaccine Hesitancy
Microsoft co-founder and global health philanthropist Bill Gates has said that completely eradicating measles worldwide is currently not feasible, pointing to growing vaccine hesitancy…
HMC Peshawar Undergoes Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Inspections
PESHAWAR: Health Care Commission (HCC) and District Civil Defence teams conducted detailed inspections of MTI Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC), Peshawar, to assess fire safety…
Just Minutes of Intense Exercise May Trigger Major Changes in the Body, Study Finds
Even short bursts of high-intensity exercise may produce significant biological changes in the body, according to new research comparing brief intense cycling with longer…
IHHN Holds Rabies Awareness Session for 110 Participants at The Hunar Foundation
Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) conducted a rabies awareness session at The Hunar Foundation as part of its Rabies Awareness Campaign 2026 –…
Rare Brain Disorder Reported in a Small Number of GLP-1 Drug Users
A new study has identified 15 reported cases of Wernicke encephalopathy among people using GLP-1 medications for weight loss or diabetes between 2023 and…