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News Desk  Islamabad: Researchers have reported a major advance in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, with two new methods, a blood test and an advanced brain scan, being described as important milestones that could detect the…

News Desk  Islamabad: A groundbreaking approach to tackling malaria is gaining attention as scientists explore whether mosquitoes themselves can be turned into tools to stop the spread of the disease. Traditionally, efforts to combat…

News Desk/APP Islamabad:  Nearly four out of every 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by avoiding known risk factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, air pollution and certain infections, the World Health Organisation…

APP Peshawar: A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of four children in Gandaf village, Swabi district, within a single week, sparking fear and concern among local residents. The deceased children include three-month-old Muhammad…

News Desk  Islamabad: The government on Monday launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign aimed at immunising millions of children and eliminating the disease, with authorities urging communities to actively support the effort.…

APP Lahore: The Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department reported 59,183 new cases of respiratory diseases on Friday, highlighting the worsening health crisis amid the ongoing smog. In the last 24 hours, hospitals treated…

APP Lahore: Smog has severely impacted the health of citizens in Punjab, with approximately 1.93 million people visiting hospitals over the past 30 days for respiratory and related illnesses, according to the Punjab Primary and Secondary…

AFP Canada: In a significant policy shift, Canada has announced sharp reductions in its immigration targets in response to declining public support for immigration. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that the country will lower its…

APP Islamabad: As many as 170 children in Sindh have contracted diphtheria in October, with 27 fatalities reported due to the disease, according to health department statistics. Dr Shobha Lakhsmi, a prominent infectious disease…

News Desk Lahore: In a remarkable medical advancement, Lahore General Hospital has successfully conducted its first bronchoscopy on a child. The procedure, carried out under the guidance of Dr. Frayad Hussain, Associate Professor of…