Health

APP Multan: Diabetes has become an escalating national crisis in Pakistan, with an estimated 33 million adults currently living with the disease, according to health and civil society experts. During a special press conference marking…

News Desk United Nations: Pakistan is ranked among four countries—along with Nigeria, India, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)—that accounted for nearly half of the estimated 260,000 maternal deaths worldwide in 2023,…

APP Lahore: Over 3162 children underwent successful heart surgeries and interventions under the Chief Minister's Children's Heart Surgery Program during the last six months and children from other provinces also benefited from it. A…

APP Rawalpindi: The Al-Shifa Trust (AST) has urged residents of the twin cities to take preventive measures as pollen levels continue to rise, triggering a surge in allergy-related eye issues. Dr Inam-ul-Haq, a senior consultant at…

News Desk Lahore: The Punjab Health Department has suspended 16 more nurses for prolonged absenteeism, bringing the total number of suspensions in recent days to 35. The move is part of a broader crackdown on healthcare workers who…

News Desk Islamabad: High in cocoa solids, dark chocolate is packed with essential minerals and plant compounds that support overall health. These benefits, unique to dark chocolate, include improving heart health and aiding digestion.…

News Desk Islamabad: Many people consider baby creams, known for their gentle and moisturizing properties, as a great alternative to adult skincare products. However, dermatologists caution that using baby products on adult skin may…

News Desk Islamabad: Space travelers face numerous challenges during long-duration missions, including bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, and vision impairment. These issues, alongside the psychological effects of…

News Desk Isalamabad: New research indicates that simple lifestyle choices like eating oranges and exercising regularly can significantly reduce the risk of depression, a condition that affects about 5% of the global adult population.…

News Desk Islamabad: As Pakistan continues its robust poliovirus surveillance, 15 environmental (sewage) samples collected from 14 districts between February 17 and February 26 were tested at the polio lab at the National Institute of…