Health

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 26 (ONLINE): Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella-term that covers several conditions affecting the intestines, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks cells in the bowel, causing inflammation and symptoms such as pain, changes in […]

(March-24, 2025) Al-Shifa Trust (AST) said on Monday the greatest challenge in dealing with childhood eye cancer in Pakistan is delayed diagnosis. Many parents and even general doctors are unaware of the early symptoms, leading to late detection when cancer has already spread, said Prof. […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 20 (ONLINE): There are several risk factors for depression, including poor sleep and alcohol use. A new study found evidence suggesting that “night owls” who prefer to stay active at night may be at a greater risk for depression than “early risers” who […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 17 (ONLINE): BMI has been used to measure a person’s health since the early 1970s. Over the last few years, researchers have been examining waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) as a potential replacement for BMI. Previous studies have linked having a higher WHR to an […]

Rawalpindi (PNI) On Monday, Al-Shifa Trust (AST) issued a compelling call for mandatory eye screenings for all children at the time of their school admission. The non-profit stressed the critical need for immediate action to address this pressing issue and ensure that every child has […]

PESHAWAR, Mar 15 :Emerging as a great dilemma, the excessive use of unhealthy food during iftar parties are causing negative effects on health of people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Exposing people especially youth and children to various fatal ailments including obesity, piles and stomach disorders, the […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 15 (ONLINE): The American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 is a roadmap of seven modifiable risk factors for heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is a known risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. A new study has found a link […]

Rawalpindi March 10 (PNI) In a monumental initiative that is set to revolutionize eye care in the region, the Al-Shifa Trust (AST) announced on Monday its plan to establish South Asia’s largest eye hospital in Lahore. This hospital, which will be a beacon of hope […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 10 (ONLINE): Around half of all people will have a cancer diagnosis at some stage in their life, most commonly in their later years. Cancer that is confined to its original location is easiest to treat, but cancer cells can break off and […]

ISLAMABAD, FEB 05 (ONLINE): Chronological age refers to how many years we have been alive, while biological age is how old your cells and organs are. Experts suggest that the biological age of the whole person, or of individual organs, is a better indicator of […]