Health

Vaccination Requirement for Umrah Pilgrims to Initially Apply at Karachi Airport

KARACHI: Pakistan’s new digital vaccination certificate requirement for polio, meningitis, yellow fever and influenza will initially apply to Umrah pilgrims travelling through Karachi Airport,…

Mustafa Kamal: 14 Months of Health Work Better Than 30 Years

KARACHI: Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has claimed that the government’s work in Pakistan’s healthcare sector over the past 14 months has been…

Eating Eggs for Breakfast May Help Control Weight, Study Finds

Eating eggs regularly for breakfast may be associated with better weight control and lower body fat, according to a study conducted in Spain. The…

106-Year-Old Man’s Unusual Routine and 80-Year Marriage Go Viral

A 106-year-old man from China’s Zhejiang province has attracted attention for his unconventional daily routine, remarkable independence and an 80-year marriage that made him…

Experts Urge Parents to Protect Children From Tobacco, Nicotine

KARACHI: The Entrepreneurship and Youth Development Society (EYDS) has urged parents and guardians to play an active and informed role in protecting young people…

Al-Mustafa Trust Provides Free Healthcare to 1.8 Million Patients in One Year

RAWALPINDI, September 10: Al-Mustafa Trust said around 1.8 million patients received healthcare services through its nationwide network during the past year as the organisation…

Health Minister Seeks Details of Patient Charges at PIMS Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has sought details from the administration of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) over charges reportedly being collected…

5 Simple Daily Habits That Can Support Better Brain Health

Small changes to everyday routines may help support brain health, concentration, memory and overall mental performance. Experts say habits such as getting morning sunlight,…

New Drug Combination Shows Promise Against Lung Cancer

LONDON: A combination of AstraZeneca’s immunotherapy drug Imfinzi and Amgen’s targeted immunotherapy Imdelltra has shown promising results in a late-stage clinical trial involving patients…

Very Hot Tea and Coffee Linked to Higher Esophageal Cancer Risk in Study

LONDON: Drinking tea, coffee and other beverages at extremely high temperatures may be associated with a higher risk of a specific type of esophageal…

Punjab Bans Glycosting Injection Batch

LAHORE: Punjab’s Directorate of Drug Control has imposed an immediate ban on the supply, distribution and sale of a specific batch of Glycosting 1ml…

Pakistan Reports Fourth Polio Case

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported its fourth polio case of 2026, with the latest infection detected in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the…

Advanced International Hospital Becomes Only the Third Hospital in Islamabad to Launch a Liver Transplant Programme

ISLAMABAD: Advanced International Hospital (AIH) has launched its Liver Transplant Programme, becoming the third hospital in Islamabad to offer the highly specialized procedure, the…

Common Stomach Bacteria Linked to Higher Bowel Cancer Risk in New Study

A new study has identified a possible link between infection with the common stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and an increased risk of…

Weight-Loss Drug Linked to 40% Fewer Asthma Attacks

LONDON: Weight-loss and diabetes medications such as semaglutide may be associated with a significant reduction in severe asthma attacks, according to new research by…

The Common Fruit That May Help Keep Blood Pressure in Check

Bananas and other potassium-rich foods may help support healthy blood pressure by improving the balance between potassium and sodium in the body, according to…