Health

After vector-borne diseases, Karachi witnesses surge in pneumonia cases

KARACHI: After grappling with a rise in vector-borne diseases and viral illnesses, the country’s financial hub has now witnessed a surge in pneumonia cases…

‘This is nuts’: internet reacts to extremely unusual pizza flavour

Who doesn’t love pizza? They’re pretty delicious, cheesy, oozy and can be topped with pretty much anything. However, that does not mean that everything…

Medical professionals told to avoid discussing religion, politics on social media

The Punjab Health Department has issued new guidelines for doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff on the responsible use of social media. According to an…

Diabetes drug safe for men who may become fathers: Study

Men can take the widely prescribed diabetes drug metformin without fear of causing birth defects in their children, according to results of a large…

5 Essential Supplements Every Man Over 30 Should Consider

As men hit their 30s, the body starts to undergo subtle but significant changes. Energy levels may fluctuate, recovery after exercise can take longer,…

Sindh ‘reports 106684 malaria cases’ in last week

Sindh has reported a sharp spike in malaria cases as the province has reported over 100,000 cases of the disease during last week, According…

Pakistan to develop Polio vaccine with cooperation of UNICEF

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to develop a Polio vaccine locally with the cooperation of United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Coordinator to PM…

Don’t expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says

  NEW YORK: Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology and genetic research…

Lahore ranked second most polluted city in the world

Air pollution in Lahore has surged to alarming levels, making it the most polluted city in Pakistan and the second-most polluted globally. According to…

New blood test will detect 12 types of cancers

The government of the United Kingdom is likely to introduce a new ‘game-changing’ blood test which will be able to detect signs of the…

Nearly 40pc young people could be shortsighted by 2050: study

The world is facing a growing epidemic of shortsightedness, and the future outcomes are blurry. If the past 30 years are anything to go…

Almonds support both cardiovascular, general health

Almonds are one of the most popular nuts, renowned for their extensive health benefits. According to details, rich in essential nutrients, sweet almonds are…

Safeguarding Women’s Health – Addressing Gaps in Abortion and Post-Abortion Care in Pakistan

  Islamabad: “The government is fully committed to enhancing healthcare access, especially for women in marginalized and underserved regions. We are working towards a…