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 […]
Confirmation of polio virus in environmental samples of 6 districts of Karachi
Polio virus has been confirmed in the environmental samples of 6 districts of the city of Karachi. According to the National Emergency Operation Center for Polio, polio virus has been found in the environmental samples of Karachi Central, Eastern, Kemari, Malir, Southern and Western. According to NEOC, no trace of polio virus was found in […]
I know money is being taken from people in government hospitals: Maryam Nawaz
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that I know that money is being taken from people in government hospitals, they are trying to improve the hospital system. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Jinnah Institute of Cardiology in Lahore, Maryam Nawaz said that Jinnah Institute of Cardiology has become functional today, patients from all […]
There are 1.1 million hepatitis C patients in the country: Mustafa Kamal
Federal Minister of Health Mustafa – file photo Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal says that There are 1.1 million hepatitis C patients in the countrymany people were not screened at all. While addressing the ceremony in Karachi, he said that 80% of the people in Sindh do not have access to clean drinking water, every […]
Anti-hepatitis C campaign in Balochistan, screening of two and a half lakh people completed
File photo. The Prime Minister’s Program for Anti-Hepatitis C Campaign is ongoing in Balochistan. Screening of more than 256,000 people has been completed in Jafarabad, Sahabpur and Dera Bugti districts. According to officials, 7773 people were diagnosed with hepatitis C in Jafarabad, Sahabatpur and Dera Bugti. He said that screening is going on in Naseerabad, […]
Not every health claim on social media is true, American newspaper
Not everyone who looks like a doctor on social media is a doctor and not every health claim is true. According to the US newspaper, doctors, healers and wellness influencers are promoting supplements powered by artificial intelligence on social media, with many of the influencers found to be profiting from misleading claims. Everyone who looks […]
Your heart rate may inform your risk of heart disease and death: research
— file photo An enlarged abdomen, waist circumference, and body fat distribution can provide more useful information about heart health. Researchers from the Cross-Cohort Collaboration reviewed data from nearly 260,000 people in 15 long-term clinical studies, followed for nearly 20 years. According to findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, some […]
Fear of food poisoning from these foods during monsoon
During the rainy season, the humidity in the air increases, which provides a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria and fungi. However, according to medical experts, special care should be taken in consuming some of the foods listed in monsoon. Fruits and salads sold in street markets and stalls are easily exposed to airborne […]
Punjab: A burn unit has been prepared in Children’s Hospital
According to the spokesman of the Punjab Health Department, a burn unit has been prepared in the Children’s Hospital. According to the spokesman from Lahore, the first burn unit of the province has been built for children. Which consists of 30 beds while 8 ICU beds and 3 operation theaters are included in this unit. […]
While the benefits of drinking lemon juice in the morning are limited, excessive consumption can have negative effects, experts say
Drinking a cup of lemon juice in the morning is often thought of as an easy way to detoxify the body or lose weight, but in reality its benefits are limited and if consumed in excess, it can have negative effects on the teeth and digestive system. Vitamin C and antioxidants are found in lemons. […]