Health

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 25 (ONLINE): For many people, low back pain is chronic, meaning it is constant for at least three months. There are several risk factors for chronic low back pain, such as not getting enough physical activity. A new study found that increasing the […]

ISLAMABAD, APRIL 24 (ONLINE): Adequate treatment of high blood pressure (BP) can substantially lower the risk for dementia or cognitive impairment without dementia, new data indicated. In a large study of Chinese adults with untreated hypertension, intensive BP management through medication and lifestyle changes cut […]

ISLAMABAD, APRIL 07 (ONLINE): Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is responsible for about half of all deaths caused by cardiovascular disease. Past studies show a link between some antidepressant medications to a high risk of cardiovascular issues like SCD. A new study further confirms that antidepressant […]

ISLAMABAD, APRIL 03 (ONLINE): The link between diet and depression is a critical area of research. It could lead to finding effective strategies to treat depression. A study found that mice who consumed a high-salt diet developed depression. The findings also suggested that this was […]

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 27 (ONLINE): The average age for people to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer is 66 years; however, recent research shows a marked increase in young adults. Colorectal cancer can increase a person’s risk for heart disease. A new study found people diagnosed with […]

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 […]