Teen Spends 5 Years in a Pond
A 16-year-old boy in India has reportedly spent much of the past five years in a pond because being exposed to air causes him severe skin discomfort. The…
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Why Does Humidity Make Hair Frizzy?
Hair that looks perfectly styled can become frizzy, puffy and difficult to manage within minutes during hot and humid weather. Experts say the change…
Wisdom Teeth Pain: Key Symptoms, Causes and When Treatment Is Needed
Wisdom teeth can cause pain, swelling and discomfort when they emerge, particularly when there is not enough room in the jaw. While mild symptoms…
Toothache Relief: Home Remedies That May Provide Temporary
Toothache can make eating, drinking and carrying out daily activities difficult. While some home remedies may provide temporary relief from mild discomfort, persistent or…
Cancer-Stricken Python Gets World-First Treatment
A 15-foot-long python at Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom has been successfully treated for cancer using electrochemotherapy, a technique commonly used in human…
China’s New Heart Therapy Shows Promise in Early Trial
An early clinical trial in China has reported encouraging results for a new stem cell therapy for heart failure, with nine of the 10…
PIMS Medical Facility Inactive — PM Shehbaz Orders Probe
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the reported non-availability of the CT coronary angiography facility at PIMS and ordered an inquiry…
Sindh Suspends Thatta Hospital MS Over Maternal, Infant Deaths
THATTA: The Sindh government has suspended Dr. Muhammad Yamin Shah, Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital Makli in Thatta, and issued him a show-cause notice…
High-Intensity Exercise May Boost Heart & Metabolic Health
New research suggests that high-intensity exercise, particularly short sprint intervals, may be more effective than moderate-intensity workouts at improving several aspects of cardiovascular and…
Boiled Eggs: Benefits, Risks & the Right Amount
Boiled Eggs: What You Should Know Before Making Them a Daily Habit Boiled eggs are widely considered an affordable and nutrient-rich food that can…
KPk ADP Employees Await Four Months of Salaries
ABBOTTABAD: Employees working under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Population Welfare Department’s Annual Development Programme (ADP) have reportedly been waiting for four months to receive their…
Coffee Linked to Lower Belly Fat in Study
Regular coffee consumption was associated with lower levels of total and visceral body fat in a new Finnish study, although researchers stressed that the…
Don’t Throw Away Your Rice Water
Rice Water May Benefit Hair and Skin: How to Store and Use It Rice water left over after cooking is often discarded, but research…
Sri Lankan Doctors Remove 3.1kg Bladder Stone in Rare Medical Case
TRINCOMALEE: Doctors in Sri Lanka have removed a 3.1-kilogram bladder stone from a 55-year-old patient in a rare medical case that could potentially represent…
Want Healthier, Fuller-Looking Hair?
Fenugreek seeds, commonly known as methi dana, are widely used in South Asian kitchens and are also a popular ingredient in traditional hair-care routines.…
Can Ice Baths Be Dangerous?
Cold-water immersion, commonly known as an ice bath or cold plunge, has become increasingly popular among fitness enthusiasts and athletes. Supporters say it can…
Late-Night Eating May Affect Weight
Late-night eating may influence how the body processes food, stores fat and regulates appetite, potentially increasing the risk of weight gain, according to research…