Health

ISLAMABAD, October 14 (Online|: Medical professionals typically measure blood pressure to gather vital information about someone’s health. Most often, people are sitting during blood pressure readings. However, this might not reveal the full picture about a person’s cardiovascular health, since some people can have high […]

Oct. 12 (ONLINE): More than a third of toddlers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder outgrew the disorder by the time they were about 6 years old, according to a new study from Boston Children’s Hospital researchers. The findings were published this month in JAMA Pediatrics. […]

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (Online): Over the last year, the news and social media have been saturated with headlines, advertisements, and other information about using medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss. Previous research has shown these medications — which are a class of drugs […]

Islamabad, October 12, 2023 – United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the School of Leadership Foundation (SoLF) has embarked on a mission to raise awareness and spark a discussion on social norms around reproductive health of young people, gender-based violence, child marriage and […]

October 11, The theme for this year’s World Sight Day, “Universal Eye Health,” underscores the urgent need to address the eye health disparities existing in our society. In Pakistan, millions of people continue to face significant challenges in accessing adequate eye care, resulting in unnecessary […]

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 11 (ONLINE): — After being infected with COVID-19, people have a much higher risk of getting autoimmune and auto inflammatory connective-tissue disorders like alopecia, Chron’s disease, psoriasis and vitiligo, according to new research. Vaccination lowers the risk, says the study from South Korea, […]

ISLAMABAD, OCT 11 (ONLINE): Researchers are investigating whether a person following the “MedWalk intervention” may be able to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementias, including Alzheimer’s dementia. “MedWalk” is shorthand for a “Mediterranean diet” and “walking.” Previous research has linked both a Mediterranean […]

Islamabad OCTOBER 10 (Online): Karan Johar took to social media to talk about his struggle with mental health issues. He also had words of advice for those suffering and even their family members. Today is World Health Day, and celebrities across are propagating the importance […]

ISLAMAABAD, Oct 10 (Online): People with epilepsy who added a new medication, XEN1101, to their treatment routine had seizures reduced by a third to more than 50%. That’s according to a studyTrusted Source published today in the journal JAMA Neurology, which noted that some people […]

KARACHI :- Docs on Wheels, in collaboration with the cardiac sciences group and AKU Medical College, organized a cycling event to commemorate World Heart Day. The AKU Sports Center was abuzz with activity as participants gathered eagerly at the early hour of 6:30 am. A […]