Health

AFP/APP Thailand: In an effort to combat severe air pollution over Bangkok, Thailand has turned to an experimental method involving aircraft spraying a white mist of cold water and dry ice over the city’s thick smog. The technique, which…

News Desk Islamabad: The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health has confirmed Pakistan's first wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case of 2025. On Wednesday, the laboratory reported the…

News Desk Islamabad: Minister for Law, Justice, and Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar informed the National Assembly on Tuesday that the gender gap between male and female voters had decreased to 7.4 percent in 2024, a significant…

News Desk Islamabad: A plastic surgeon in Taiwan has ignited a social media frenzy after posting a video of himself performing a vasectomy on his own body. Dr Chen Wei-nong, a father of three and a seasoned professional at a Taipei…

AFP/APP Beijing: China said Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth…

News Desk  Islamabad: A pregnant woman and her unborn child tragically lost their lives in the village of Helmat, Neelum Valley, due to inadequate medical assistance. According to the woman's family, she was brought to the local ADS…

News Desk Islamabad: Dried fruits are among the best foods for promoting heart health, packed with natural nutrients that benefit the body. Here are six dried fruits that can enhance cardiovascular health: Almonds Almonds are…

News Desk Islamabad: National Health Service (NHS) data reveals a record number of early cancer diagnoses in England, with nearly six out of ten of the 13 most common cancers detected at stages one or two. Between September 2023 and…

APP Sargodha: The ongoing spell of severe cold and fog in Sargodha has led to a sharp increase in illnesses among children, with health experts urging parents to exercise caution. Renowned pediatrician Dr Nauman Khalid Qureshi,…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: In the bustling streets of Rawalpindi, a young lady named Iraj dreams of a brighter future. Her vision is clear—she wants to launch an online platform that connects women in rural areas to education and job…