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New Study Links Blood Pressure & Increased Dementia Risk
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Islamabad: Although high blood pressure doubles the risk of serious complications for people of all ages, a new study has found that hypertension increases the risk of dementia in middle-aged people.
Hypertension is the…
47 Premises Sealed for Violating Dengue SOPs
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Rawalpindi: The District Health Authority (DHA) had sealed 47 premises and lodged 47 FIRs on violations of anti-dengue SOPs from January 1 to date, said District Coordinator Epidemics Prevention and Control Dr. Sajjad Mehmood on…
150 Kids Die Daily Due to Birth Defects in Pakistan
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Islamabad: Approximately 150 children die due to various birth defects on a daily basis in Pakistan as revealed by Dr Muhammad Arshad, a distinguished pediatric surgeon and president of the Association of Pediatric Surgeons of…
Anti-Polio Drops To Be Administered During Eid
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Rawalpindi: Chief of the Punjab Anti-Polio Program, Khizr Afzal, said on Monday that anti-polio drops would be administered at 92 sites across Punjab and more than 500 polio workers would perform their duties at special points during…
AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Shows Promising Results in Cancer Trial
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Islamabad: British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has announced promising trial results for its lung cancer drug, Imfinzi.
According to Reuters, the company reported that the drug showed encouraging outcomes in a limited…
Police Constable Martyred Guarding Polio Workers in South Waziristan
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South Waziristan: A police constable deployed to provide security for a polio workers' team was tragically killed in South Waziristan, according to reports from local journalists.
The incident occurred in the Manra area of…
New Study Links Short Sleep Duration to High Blood Pressure Risk
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Islamabad: A recent extensive and longitudinal study has revealed a concerning correlation between insufficient sleep and an increased risk of high blood pressure.
Numerous previous studies have highlighted the connection…
Dispelling Myths, Understanding Realities on Autism
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Islamabad: Chief Autism Consultant at the Center of Autism Rehabilitation and Training Sindh (C-ARTs), Dr Iram Rizwan, emphasized that autism is often misconstrued as a disease, whereas it is actually a mental condition that…
Emergency Measures Launched as Measles Cases Surge in KP
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Peshawar: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Minister Syed Qasim Ali Shah has taken serious notice of the escalating measles situation in the province.
He has called for immediate action to address the issue. The minister has…
Poliovirus Detected in Nine More Environmental Samples
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Islamabad: Nine more environmental samples collected from four provinces of the country have tested positive for type-1 poliovirus, bringing the total number of positive tests this year to 83.
In addition, Badin has been…