medicine (field of study)

News Desk Islamabad: At least two children have succumbed to pneumonia in Lahore during the last 24 hours, health sources said on Tuesday. Punjab has seen a surge of 316 new pneumonia cases, with Lahore alone reporting 87 new cases in the…

News Desk Rawalpindi: Over 1.5 million children, between six months and 59 months of age, would be vaccinated against measles during the week-long drive, launched in 10 districts of Punjab, including 42 union councils (UCs) in Rawalpindi…

News Desk Islamabad: Reducing air pollution can aid in enhancing children’s and teenagers’ lung capacity. Lower exposure to airborne pollutants, even at relatively low levels, is associated with improvements in the development of lung…

News Desk Islamabad: Long Covid is linked to decreased brain oxygen levels, deteriorated cognition, and increased levels of despair and anxiety, a recent study examining the effects of the coronavirus revealed. Researchers from the…

Wraa Noor Islamabad: Due to seasonal changes and sudden temperature fluctuations, people should take extra precautions to protect their children and senior citizens from viral infections, including chest infections, say health experts…

Peshawar: Unaware of being a victim of chronic kidney disease (CKD) for the last three years, 45-year-old Alam Khan was rushed to the Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) by his brothers after complaining about severe pain in his right kidney. On…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: Social and cultural stigma is cited as a major barrier to accessing prevention and treatment for those suffering from the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Pakistan. Stigma, fear of ostracization, discrimination, and lack…

Peshawar: With a rise of 488 new patients recorded over the past two months, the number of HIV/AIDS patients in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has risen to 5,690 registered patients, as reported by National AIDS Control Program (NACP) statistics. A…