Photo: File Most people insist on walking 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy, but according to a new report by medical experts, just counting steps is not enough, the speed of your walking is even more important. In their new study, researchers from the University of Sydney defined walking at a minimum of 80 […]
Bannu: Confirmation of poliovirus in an 8-month-old baby
Heart health guarantee: Normal blood pressure, control cholesterol and blood sugar Cardiologists say that a person may seem to be completely healthy, but three silent factors inside the body can silently damage the arteries of the heart. Timely monitoring and control of these three is the main secret of long and healthy heart life.
1.6 million deaths from second-hand smoke, women and children are the most affected
— file photo About a third of the world’s population will be exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, with women and children the most affected, researchers say. According to a global study published in The Lancet Public Health, in 2023, around 1.66 million people died due to exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke, while more than […]
Bringing foreign investment in health sector: Mustafa Kamal
England: 36% increase in children brought to hospital suffering from mental crisis According to new analysis by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, more than 75,000 children and young people aged 6 to 17 will visit emergency departments for mental health problems in 2025, a 36% increase compared to 2019.
Esophageal cancer risk from too hot tea and coffee
—File photo Recent research has revealed that drinking too much hot tea or coffee may increase the risk of a certain type of esophageal cancer, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The study, led by Oxford University’s Dr. Karen Papier, reviewed data from 980,000 people in the UK, who were followed for about 14 years. Participants were […]
Food safety expert reveals 3 signs of banana spoilage
According to food preservation expert James E. Rogers, there are 3 warning signs of banana spoilage, including mold, an unpleasant yeasty smell, and blackened pulp. They found that the banana was no longer safe to eat. He said bananas naturally soften and darken as they ripen, so just browning or even blackening of the peel […]
How helpful is ginger tea in reducing bloating, weight loss?
—File photo Ginger tea is helpful for some people in indigestion, bloating and heaviness after eating. According to research, the use of ginger helps in improving the digestive system, but it is not correct to consider it as a regular weight loss treatment or a fat burning drink. The results of a study found that […]
Karachi: A woman and a newborn child died due to non-availability of a bed in Jinnah Hospital, a committee was formed
England: 36% increase in children brought to hospital suffering from mental crisis According to new analysis by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, more than 75,000 children and young people aged 6 to 17 will visit emergency departments for mental health problems in 2025, a 36% increase compared to 2019.
Karachi: Increase in cold, cough, respiratory diseases due to bad air quality
England: 36% increase in children brought to hospital suffering from mental crisis According to new analysis by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, more than 75,000 children and young people aged 6 to 17 will visit emergency departments for mental health problems in 2025, a 36% increase compared to 2019.
Vaccine developed to treat malignant skin cancer successful in clinical trial in UK
Photo: AFP A milestone in skin cancer treatment has been reached in the UK after a trial-developed vaccine proved effective and prevented the recurrence of a deadly skin cancer. It is reported that a large clinical trial has shown that personalized cancer vaccines have been successful in improving survival rates and preventing further spread of […]