Air pollution may affect the lethality of COVID-19

Islamabad, OCT 07 (Online): New research suggests that air pollution may have an effect on the number of people who die from COVID-19. The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has meant that there has been little time for scientists to determine what affects its […]

How Sheltering in Place Could Be Throwing Your Skin Out of Balance

Islamabad, OCT 07 (Online): Staying inside for long periods of time can have effects on your skin. Dry air, stress, and a change in skincare routine can all disrupt your skin health. Mild soaps, moisturizers, and do-it-yourself facials can help keep your skin healthy. Physical […]

84 dengue cases reported in Islamabad during last 24 hours: ADC

ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP):Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Islamabad Babar Sahib Din on Wednesday said that 84 dengue cases have been reported in the federal capital during last 24 hours. ICT Administration has launched a joint campaign involving Assistant Commissioners, DHO Office, MCI Health, CDA and […]

Could hormone infusions help people with obesity shed weight?

Islamabad, OCT 06, (ONLINE): New research suggests that a hormone treatment could help people reap some of the benefits of gastric bypass without having the surgery. A study finds a novel way to get the benefits of weight loss surgery without the procedure. A small-scale […]

PMC directs to initiate comprehensive MDCAT post-exam analysis

ISLAMABAD, Oct 05 (APP):Medical and Dental Council of Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) has directed the National Medical Authority (NMA) to initiate the comprehensive MDCAT post-exam analysis, considering in detail the grievances of students. According to official sources, Quaid-e-Azam University has been given task for post-exam […]

165 new dengue cases reported in Punjab

LAHORE, Oct 05 (APP):Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (PP&SHD) Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch Tuesday said that 165 dengue patients were reported across Punjab during the last 24 hours. In a press statement, he elaborated that 126 patients were reported in Lahore, 24 in Rawalpindi, […]

Measles vaccination drive to start from Nov 15

FAISALABAD, Oct 03 (APP):The measles rubella campaign will start in the district from November 15, 2021. This drive will continue up to November 27 during which 3.3 million children between the ages of 9 months to 15 years will be vaccinated against measles rubella. This […]

Covid vaccine to be mandatory for California students

Los Angeles, Oct 2 (AFP/APP):Covid vaccinations will be compulsory for all students in California, the state’s governor announced Friday — a first in the United States, where vaccine hesitancy has slowed efforts to end the pandemic. The plan will be phased in as Food and […]

181 dengue cases reported in Punjab during 24 hours

LAHORE, Oct 01 (APP):Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch told media here Friday that during last 24 hours, 181 dengue cases have been reported across Punjab. He said that 131 dengue cases reported in Lahore, 30 in Rawalpindi, 5 each in […]