Health

News Desk Islamabad: A senior doctor at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has appealed to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to constitute a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe allegations against the…

News Desk Islamabad:  Health experts have emphasized the crucial role of public awareness in promoting lifestyle changes to combat obesity and diabetes, as the trend of bariatric surgery—also known as metabolic surgery—gains momentum…

News Desk  Islamabad:  The National Institute of Health (NIH) has confirmed a new polio case in District Thatta, Sindh. This marks the fourth polio case from Sindh and the sixth nationwide in Pakistan this year. In 2024, Pakistan…

News Desk New York: Global breast cancer cases are projected to increase by 38% by 2050, with annual deaths expected to surge by 68 percent, according to a new report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a…

News Desk Islamabad: Bottle gourd juice, commonly known as lauki juice, is gaining recognition for its numerous health benefits. Rich in magnesium, zinc, and high water content, it provides essential nutrients that promote hydration and…

News Desk Islamabad: The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) has confirmed the detection of the second wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case of the year. The latest case has been…

News Desk  Islamabad: Vitamin C, scientifically known as ascorbic acid, is a vital nutrient essential for maintaining overall health. Primarily found in fruits and vegetables, it plays a crucial role in supporting the immune system,…

News Desk Islamabad: The United Nations has raised an urgent alarm over the devastating consequences of deep cuts to US humanitarian aid, which are poised to affect millions of vulnerable people, particularly in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and…

News Desk Islamabad: Pakistan’s efforts to send workers abroad face setbacks due to the high prevalence of hepatitis, limiting job opportunities in Gulf countries. Thousands of Pakistanis aspiring to work in countries like Saudi…

News Desk  Islamabad: Peshawar reported its first case of the mpox virus (formerly known as monkeypox) for the year on Saturday, bringing Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's total to 10 cases. Health authorities confirmed the virus in a 35-year-old…