A New Study Says Weekend Workouts May Be Enough for Your Heart
A new study suggests that people who cannot exercise every day due to busy schedules may still gain significant heart health benefits by completing their recommended weekly physical…
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One Simple Lunch Habit That Could Boost Your Energy and Support Better Health
Health experts say making a nutritious salad part of your daily lunch can support a healthier lifestyle by improving nutrition, increasing satiety and promoting…
Fungal infection between the toes during the monsoon season,
Health experts say fungal infections between the toes become significantly more common during the monsoon season as increased humidity and sweating create ideal conditions…
Why Taking Time for Yourself Matters, According to Health Experts
Self-Care Day, observed every year on July 24, serves as a reminder that looking after your physical, mental and emotional well-being is just as…
Sindh Health Minister Calls for Stronger Family Planning After Third C-Section
KARACHI: Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho has called for stronger family planning measures after a woman’s third Caesarean section, saying repeated C-sections…
Police Register Case After Newborn Girl Reportedly Loses Thumb at Rawalpindi Hospital
A police case has been registered after a 23-day-old baby girl reportedly lost her right thumb while receiving treatment in the nursery of Holy…
Your Diet Soda Could Be Affecting Your Memory, New Study Suggests
A new study has found that regular consumption of artificial sweeteners may be associated with a faster decline in memory and cognitive function, raising…
Vaping Isn’t as Safe as Many Think, New Research Warns
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that vaping vs smoking may not be the clear health trade-off many people assume. New research indicates…
Government Tightens Oversight as 37 Pharma Companies Face Questions Over Drug Price Hikes
The federal government has stepped up scrutiny of Pakistan drug prices after seeking explanations from 37 pharmaceutical companies over substantial increases in the prices…
Karachi HIV Outbreak: Confirmed Cases at WaliKa Hospital Rise to 95
A new WaliKa Hospital HIV outbreak case has been reported in Karachi after an 18-month-old child tested positive for HIV, bringing the total number…
New Study Finds Weight-Loss Drugs May Offer an Unexpected Health Benefit
A new study suggests that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro may offer benefits beyond treating obesity and diabetes, with researchers finding…
Could Sleeping Too Much Be an Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s?
A new US study suggests that consistently sleeping for long periods may be associated with early biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease in older…
Think Before You Switch On the AC! Doctors Issue Summer Health Warning
Health experts are advising people to avoid switching on the air conditioner (AC) immediately after returning home from extreme heat, warning that a sudden…
FDA Warns of Parasite Found in Iceberg Lettuce
US health authorities have issued a public health alert after a sample of imported iceberg lettuce tested positive for Cyclospora, a parasite that can…
Even Tiny Amounts of Lead Can Permanently Harm a Child’s Brain, Experts Warn
Health experts are warning that there is no safe level of lead exposure for children, stressing that even small amounts can have lasting effects…
UN Warns of Rising Chickenpox Outbreak Among Displaced Children in Gaza
The United Nations has reported a sharp increase in chickenpox cases among displaced Palestinian children in Gaza, warning that overcrowded shelters and deteriorating living…
Surgeons Remove Rare 285-Gram Eye Tumor From Three-Day-Old Newborn
Doctors at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital have successfully removed a 285-gram congenital eye tumor from a three-day-old newborn, following a complex three-hour surgery. Hospital…