Health

ISLAMABAD, OCT 11 (ONLINE): Previous research shows that what we eat and following certain diets can have a positive impact on the aging process and how long we live. A new study has found via a mouse model that while eating fewer calories may help […]

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 10 : Around one in seven children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 are affected by mental health conditions – with anxiety, depression and behavioural disorders among the most common, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund […]

ISLAMABAD, Oct 09 :The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) demands immediate action from the government to regulate emerging addictive Nicotine Tobacco Products. These products including; e-cigarettes, Heated Tobacco Products, nicotine pouches, and other flavored tobacco products, and being heavily […]

Karachi – October 08, 2024: The Aga Khan University Hospital’s (AKUH) Clifton Medical Services (CMS) formally received the Sindh Healthcare Commission License on Friday, 4 October 2024. The recognition underscores AKUH’s commitment to enforcing the Sindh Service Delivery Standards (SSDS) and delivering healthcare services that […]

ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 : Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath Tuesday highlighted the urgent need for resilient health systems amid global health security challenges and climate change. He was speaking at the […]

SUKKUR, Sep 30 :Mahar Medical College, Sukkur has organized an awareness walk in connection with ‘World Heart Day’ on Monday with aim to awareness about prevention and control of cardiovascular disease. The walk was organized by the Inter Global Human Development Society (IGHDS) with the […]

Karachi, Sunday, 29 September: In celebration of World Heart Month, the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) hosted two major community events, “Mini Marathon” and “World Heart Day Ride”, led by Dr Saulat Fatimi, Section Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery at AKUH, in collaboration with the cycling […]

Rawalpindi (PNI) Over the past three years, the Al-Shifa Eye Cancer Centre has successfully performed 2,500 sessions of chemotherapy procedures for children who have been diagnosed with eye cancer. President Al-Shifa Trust Maj. Gen. (Retd) Rehmat Khan said every stage of the procedure—from evaluation to […]

ISLAMABAD, SEP 16 (ONLINE): The exact cause of Parkinson’s is unclear, but experts believe that genetic changes and environmental factors, such as toxins, play a role in increasing a person’s risk of developing the condition. More recently, studies have shown that the gut could play […]

ISLAMABAD, SEP 14 (ONLINE): Smoking is the leading cause of preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. Quitting smoking renders health benefits regardless of age, how much, or how long a person has smoked. A new major review highlights three top-performing smoking cessation strategies. Researchers found that […]