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Dengue claims another life as new cases surge in Sindh
ISLAMABAD: Another person has died from dengue fever during the past twenty-four hours, here on Sunday.
According to reports, seventy-seven new dengue patients were admitted to government hospitals across Sindh. Private hospitals also…
KP Declares Nursing Emergency With Hundreds of Jobs
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi on Friday declared a “nursing emergency” in the province and ordered immediate recruitment to fill hundreds of vacant posts across major health facilities.
Chairing a high-level…
Eating an Orange a Day May Lower Risk of Mouth, Throat & Stomach Cancers
ISLAMABAD: A new medical review from Australia suggests that eating an orange daily could significantly reduce the risk of mouth, throat, and stomach cancers. The study highlights the powerful nutrients found in citrus fruits and reinforces…
UK Inquiry: Early Lockdown Could Have Saved 23,000 Lives
LONDON — A UK public inquiry has found that around 23,000 deaths in England could have been prevented if the first Covid-19 lockdown had been introduced earlier, while also criticizing a “toxic” and misogynistic culture at the…
Don’t Use THESE Common Medicines as Punjab Issues New Health Alert
LAHORE – Punjab Drug Control Authority declared multiple batches of widely used medicines, including some common cough syrups, as substandard, ordering immediate restriction on sale.
Citizens, retailers, and hospitals are being warned to…
Experts Urge Stronger TAPS Bans to Protect Youth from Tobacco Harm
Islamabad — The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) organized a policy dialogue on the “WHO Global Tobacco Epidemic Report 2025 and Best Practices on TAPS and Graphic Health Warnings (GHWs)” to assess Pakistan’s…
Simple Habits to Stay Healthy During Winter
ISLAMABAD: As temperatures drop, maintaining good health during winter requires simple daily habits. Experts recommend regular exercise, eating seasonal foods, staying hydrated, getting sunlight, and ensuring adequate sleep to stay fit and…
Is Soup a Flu Remedy? Here’s What Experts Say
LONDON: When flu or cold symptoms hit, many people turn to a warm bowl of soup for comfort. But does soup actually help you recover, or is it just a comforting home remedy? Here’s what science and experience both suggest.
Warm soup has…
Walking After Meals: A Simple Habit to Control Blood Sugar and Boost Health
ISLAMABAD: Experts suggest a simple habit that can help keep blood sugar levels in check: taking a short walk after every meal.
Walking after eating helps muscles use glucose more effectively for energy, which lowers blood sugar levels.…
