Health

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: “Fear, pressure, and the pain of abortion were much more than giving birth to a child,” said Hareem, recalling her experience of an induced abortion at a healthcare facility in Rawalpindi. Although it was her…

News Desk  Islamabad: Brushing your teeth might be more important for your brain than you think. A groundbreaking study from South Korea suggests that harmful bacteria in the mouth may travel to the gut, release toxic byproducts, and…

News Desk  Islamabad:  Researchers in Japan have demonstrated that stem cells derived from fat tissue could offer a breakthrough in treating spinal fractures and strengthening bones, according to a study conducted on rats. A team at…

News Desk  Islamabad: A medical expert on Monday warned of a surge in cases of a so-called “super flu,” a strain of influenza affecting both incoming travellers and local residents, and stressed the need for public awareness, timely…

Shah Khalid Shah Jee Bajaur: In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the silent surge of HIV/AIDS is intensifying at an alarming pace. According to the HIV, Hepatitis, and Thalassemia Control Program, 1,276 new patients were registered in the province…

APP Quetta: The number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases witnessed a notable increase reflecting both growing awareness of the disease and expanded healthcare interventions across the province. Balochistan has made significant strides in…

APP Karachi: The Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) has premiered Pakistan’s first healthcare-focused web series, “Precision Meets Purpose,” at Neuplex Cinemas in Karachi. This groundbreaking project highlights real…

News Desk Islamabad:  A three-day global meeting opened in Islamabad on Monday, bringing together representatives from seven countries to discuss how social protection programmes can help reduce malnutrition. Pakistan and Timor-Leste…

AFP/APP Rio De Janeiro: Brazil’s government has confirmed that the only wild specimens of the rare Spix’s macaw — recently reintroduced to their natural habitat — have been diagnosed with an incurable and likely lethal virus, dealing a…

M Atif Ismail Multan: For thousands in South Punjab, back pain isn’t just discomfort—it’s a daily battle that limits work, movement, and life itself. Yet, despite affecting nearly 20 percent of clinic visitors, proper care remains out of…