Thumb Hurts After Scrolling? Your Smartphone Habits May Be the Reason
Frequent smartphone use may place excessive strain on the thumb, fingers and wrist, particularly when users spend long periods typing, scrolling or holding a device in the same…
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No Drill, No Injection: Simple Liquid May Stop Cavities in Young Children
A large US clinical trial has found that 38% silver diamine fluoride, a quick and non-invasive dental treatment, can effectively stop the progression of…
Keep Forgetting Things? Add These Brain-Friendly Foods to Your Diet
Occasionally forgetting names, appointments or everyday details is not limited to older adults. Sleep, stress, physical activity, health conditions and dietary habits can all…
Hamza Foundation Gives Lifeline to Thalassaemia Patient Rehanullah
PESHAWAR: Hamza Foundation has appealed for blood donations and financial support for 26-year-old Thalassaemia Major patient Rehanullah, a resident of Timergara in Lower Dir…
Sindh Hospitals Struggle With Severe Shortage of Children’s Emergency Beds
KARACHI: Government hospitals in Karachi and other parts of Sindh are facing a shortage of paediatric emergency beds as large numbers of sick infants…
Study Links Microplastics in Blood to Higher Heart Attack Risk
Tiny plastic particles circulating in the bloodstream may be associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, according to a new study by researchers…
Milk Alone Won’t Keep Your Bones Strong — Here’s What Else You Need
Drinking milk can help provide calcium, but experts say strong bones depend on a broader combination of balanced nutrition, regular physical activity and healthy…
Study Highlights Vital Role of Body Fat Beyond Weight Gain
Researchers say healthy fat tissue is essential for metabolism, hormone production, and energy storage, with findings offering new insights into rare genetic disorders. A…
Study Suggests Possible Link Between Popular Weight-Loss Drugs and Hair Loss
Researchers say GLP-1 medications may be associated with a higher risk of hair loss, but further studies are needed to confirm the connection. A…
Study Suggests Drinking Water During Meals May Increase Food Intake
Researchers say frequent sips of water while eating may be linked to consuming more food, though further studies are needed. A new study suggests…
New Zealand Confirms First H5 Bird Flu Case, Issues Public Health Alert
Authorities tighten surveillance after detecting the virus in a wild seabird, while urging the public to avoid contact with sick or dead birds. WELLINGTON:…
AKMCCC Hyderabad Marks World Hepatitis Day with Free Health Camp
HYDERABAD: The Aga Khan Maternal and Child Care Centre (AKMCCC) in Hyderabad organized a one-day health camp to mark World Hepatitis Day, providing free…
Peshawar Social Welfare Officer Reviews Hamza Foundation’s Thalassaemia Services
PESHAWAR: District Social Welfare Officer Peshawar Shoaib Khan visited the Hamza Foundation Welfare Thalassaemia and Hemophilia Center on Saturday to review its healthcare, blood…
Sindh Lab Flags 9 Cancer Medicines Over Safety Concerns
The Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory (SDTL) has declared nine medicines used in cancer treatment as fake, substandard, or unregistered, raising concerns about patient safety…
Food safty must Cyclospora Outbreak Spreads Across Nine U.S. States
A Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce has expanded to nine U.S. states, according to updated data from federal health authorities. Investigators believe…
8 Daily Habits That May Help You Live 20 Years Longer
Adopting healthy lifestyle habits could significantly increase life expectancy, even if those changes begin in middle age, according to a recent U.S. study. Researchers…
Sindh Announces Zero Tolerance for HIV Negligence
KARACHI: Sindh Labour, Human Resources and Social Security Minister Saeed Ghani has pledged strict action against anyone found responsible for negligence linked to the…