Nobel Medicine Prize Honors Brain Research
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three scientists whose groundbreaking research has helped reveal how light-sensitive proteins can be used to study…
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10-Kilogram Growth Removed in One Piece
Doctors in China have successfully removed a massive fatty growth weighing around 10 kilograms from the back of a 71-year-old man, reportedly extracting the…
One Blood Test, 50+ Cancer Signals?
A blood test designed to help detect dozens of types of cancer at an early stage has moved closer to potential approval in the…
When Does a Habit Become OCD?
ISLAMABAD: Many behaviors that appear to be ordinary habits can sometimes indicate a mental health condition when they become difficult to control and begin…
How Dangerous Are Mosquito Coils?
KARACHI: Mosquito coils are widely used to keep insects away, but a recent study has raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with…
How the Brain Updates Old Memories
ISLAMABAD: New research by three Spanish institutions has shed light on how the brain incorporates new information into existing memories without allowing related experiences…
Fake Doctor Arrested at Rawalpindi Hospital
RAWALPINDI: Police have arrested a man at Benazir Bhutto Hospital who allegedly posed as a doctor and obtained blood bottles from the hospital’s blood…
Salt intake and its potential effects on memory and brain health
Salt is an essential nutrient, but new research suggests that both excessive and very low salt intake may affect brain function and memory. A…
Dry Skin Try This Affordable Moisture-Locking Tip
Cold and dry weather can leave facial skin feeling tight, rough and dull. Petroleum jelly can be a simple and inexpensive option for helping…
Quince: 5 Potential Health Benefits
Quince, known locally as Bahi, is a fruit related to apples and is traditionally valued for its distinctive aroma, flavor and nutritional properties. It…
Make Breast Self-Examination a Monthly Habit
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it a useful time to learn how to check your breasts for changes at home. Regular medical…
Daily Walnuts May Influence Mood, Study Finds
A recent study suggests that eating walnuts daily may have an effect on mood among young adults, although researchers say larger and longer-term studies…
Newborn Allegedly Taken from Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar
A newborn has allegedly gone missing from the gynecology department of Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, with CCTV footage reportedly showing a veiled woman…
New Polio Case Reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu
A new polio case has been reported in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, taking the total number of polio cases recorded across Pakistan in…
Nishtar Hospital Multan 150 Medical Devices Declared Unserviceable
MULTAN, October 1, 2026: More than 150 medical devices at Nishtar Hospital Multan have been declared unserviceable, including X-ray machines, ultrasound equipment, ECG machines,…
Pakistan’s Mental Health Challenge
ISLAMABAD,State Minister for Health Dr Mukhtar Bharath has said that around 32 million people in Pakistan require mental health care, while the country faces…
Punjab Considers Closing 34-Year-Old Health Foundation
LAHORE, October 2, 2026: The Punjab government is considering the closure of the Punjab Health Foundation (PHF), a self-financed institution established 34 years ago…