
How Dates May Support Bone and Skin Health Through Essential Nutrients
September 15, 2026
Dates are a naturally sweet fruit that provide energy, fiber and a range of vitamins and minerals. They have been part of diets in…

Pakistan’s Smoking Quit Rate Stalls
September 15, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The rate at which smokers in Pakistan are attempting to quit has remained largely unchanged over the past decade, according to figures from…

PIMS Nursery Fire: Inquiry Points to Electrical Fault
September 15, 2026
ISLAMABAD: A government inquiry into the fatal fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) neonatal nursery has identified an electrical fault as…

Dengue Season Begins Across Pakistan as Islamabad Identifies
September 15, 2026
The dengue season has begun across Pakistan following the end of the monsoon rains, with Islamabad’s district health department identifying more than 7,000 dengue…

Experimental Lung Cancer Drug Gotistobart
September 15, 2026
WASHINGTON: An experimental antibody drug called gotistobart has shown promising results in a clinical trial for patients with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer,…

Study Links Weight-Loss Drug Use to Higher Depression
September 15, 2026
A South Korean study has found an association between the use of prescription weight-loss medicines and higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, particularly…

How Much Daily Exercise Can Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
September 14, 2026
Regular exercise benefits overall health and may also help protect against type 2 diabetes. A medical study conducted in Italy found that 30 minutes…

PMDC Suspends Licences of 15 Doctors for Six Months
September 14, 2026
LAHORE, September 14, 2026: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Disciplinary Committee has suspended the registrations of 15 doctors for six months following…

Hamza Foundation, Customs Hold Blood Donation Camp for Thalassemia Patients
September 14, 2026
PESHAWAR, September 14: The Customs Department at Customs House Peshawar, in collaboration with Hamza Foundation, organised a blood donation camp for thalassemia patients registered…

Depression Is Treatable: Recognizing Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
September 14, 2026
Depression is more than sadness. It is a serious mental and medical condition that can affect a person’s mood, thoughts, behavior, daily life and…

New Eye Drops Offer Hope for Better Night Vision
September 14, 2026
WASHINGTON: A new eye drop developed by U.S.-based Opus Genetics has shown encouraging results in late-stage clinical trials for people who experience difficulty seeing…

Gastrointestinal Illnesses Rise in Bakhshali as Health Officials Probe Contaminated Water
September 14, 2026
Gastrointestinal Illnesses Rise in Bakhshali as Health Officials Probe Contaminated Water MARDAN: Health authorities have launched an emergency investigation after a rise in cases…

Police Surgeon Reports Threats in Mir Raza Case
September 14, 2026
KARACHI: Police Surgeon Dr Samia has told the commission investigating the Mir Raza murder case that she received threats and was allegedly followed by…

Study Raises Concerns Over Medicine Prescribing in Pakistan
September 14, 2026
ISLAMABAD: A study by experts from the Health Services Academy (HSA), Islamabad, has found that patients in Pakistan are being prescribed significantly more medicines…

New Vaccination Centre Coming to Karachi
September 14, 2026
KARACHI: Work has begun on establishing another vaccination centre in Karachi, with a new facility being developed at Jacob Lines near Saddar to expand…

Posture Corrector Belt for Slouching: How Effective Is It?
September 14, 2026
Spending long hours at a computer, looking down at a phone or laptop, and remaining in the same position for extended periods can contribute…