Do antibiotics raise the risk of rheumatoid arthritis?

Islamabad, JAN 22, (ONLINE): New research suggests that antibiotics may raise the risk of rheumatoid arthritis by altering the gut microbiota. New research suggests that antibiotics may put people at increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Aboutá1.3 millionáadults in the United States are living withrheumatoid arthritisá(RA), […]

12 succumbed to COVID-19, 6540 tested positive in last 24 hours

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (Online): 12 people lost lives and 6540 tested positive due to corona virus in the last 24 hours in the country. As per the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) latest statistics 58902 tests were conducted during the last 24 hours of […]

Lithium microdose could stop Alzheimer’s from advancing

Islamabad-January 20 (Online): Some recent studies in rodents have suggested that lithium may help treat Alzheimer’s disease. A new study in rats adds to this evidence, showing that a microdose of the compound can halt the progression of this neurodegenerative condition, even in its later […]

NCOC issues new guidelines in wake of increase in covid-19 cases

Islamabad Janaury 19 (Online): The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has issued new guidelines in the wake of increasing number of coronavirus cases in the country. The decisions to this effect were taken at a meeting of the NCOC held in Islamabad on Wednesday […]

UK-based firms toughen stance on unvaccinated staff

London, Jan 18 (AFP/APP):A growing number of UK-based retailers are toughening their stance against unvaccinated staff who come into contact with infected people, as they seek to cut costs from the long-running pandemic. British supermarket chain Morrisons and online counterpart Ocado, as well as clothing […]

980 new corona cases reported in Punjab

LAHORE, Jan 18 (APP):Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare (P&SH) Department Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch on Tuesday said that as many as 980 new cases of coronavirus were reported across the province during the last 24 hours. In a press statement issued here, he highlighted that […]

9 deaths occurred, 4027 tested positive during last 24 hours

Islamabad, January 16 (Online): At least 9 people lost lives due to corona virus and 4027 tested positive during the last 24 hours in the country. According to latest data 51,236 corona tests were conducted during last 24 hours of which 4027 returned positive. The […]

No new case of Dengue reported in Punjab on Sunday

LAHORE, Jan 16 (APP): No new case of dengue virus was reported in Punjab during the last 24 hours. Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department said here on Sunday that a total of 19 cases of dengue virus were reported in Punjab from January 1, 2022 […]

Chinese study shows oatmeal feed healthy gut bacteria

BEIJING, Jan 16 (XINHUA/APP):A new study has shown that oatmeal can help healthy bacteria grow in people’s guts. A high cholesterol level is a significant risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). Oats and oat products have been proved to reduce cholesterol. In the new […]