A scandal involving adulterated raw materials for medicines has emerged in Punjab’s drug market, raising public health and safety concerns. Authorities have uncovered significant amounts of counterfeit raw materials in various cities, leading to the banning of specific batches of…
WELLINGTON – New Zealand will repeal the world’s first law banning the sale of tobacco for future generations on Tuesday, the government said, despite scientists and campaigners warning of the risk of people dying as a result. The world’s strictest…
OpenAI-based GPT-4 can match, and in some cases surpass, human ophthalmologists in diagnosing and treating patients with glaucoma and retinal disease, according to research. A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology suggests that advanced tools such as artificial intelligence (AI)-based large…
NEW YORK — Xolair, a 20-year-old asthma drug marketed by Roche and Novartis, significantly reduced allergic reactions in people with multiple severe food allergies in a late-stage study, researchers reported Sunday at a medical meeting. Based on results presented at…
Good scalp health is essential for healthy hair. A healthy scalp can lead to fuller, shinier and stronger hair. Why is a healthy scalp so important?“The scalp and its structures are essential for all follicular activity, including hair formation, also…
Headaches are a fairly common condition that affects many people around the world with mild to acute excruciating pain. However, pain medications provide temporary relief and comfort, and dependence on these medications leads to potential side effects. Fortunately, many home…
It’s normal and inevitable to have bouts of stress—if you’re running late for a meeting, interviewing for a new job, or worrying about a friend. But long-term stress that seems to be a lingering undercurrent of your life can really…
Several Indian states have launched a crackdown on the popular candy, cotton candy, amid worrisome fears of potential health risks. The southern state of Tamil Nadu recently banned the sale of the sweet treat after rigorous laboratory tests confirmed the…
Spokes persons for Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination has categorically denied the fabricated reports that use of vitamins, multi-vitamins, minerals and health & over the counter products has been banned in the country. Purpose of recent notification…
Pakistan’s Punjab province is facing a heartbreaking rise in child deaths attributed to pneumonia, with 13 more children succumbing to the disease in a single day. The alarming death toll has now reached four hundred and five children this year…
GENEVA – More than half of countries worldwide will be at high or very high risk of measles outbreaks by the end of the year unless urgent preventive measures are taken, the World Health Organization warned on Tuesday. Measles cases…
Islamabad: Vision Eye Care, an international relief organization dedicated to the prevention of blindness with a footprint in 39 countries around the world, launched its 35th cataract surgery project, the ‘Vision Eye Camp,’ in Karachi and Lahore. Organized through sponsorships…
LAHORE: A record 490 new cases of pneumonia were reported in a single day on Monday. According to the Ministry of Health, one person also succumbed to the disease. In the provincial capital of Lahore alone, 134 new cases were…
Health experts spill the tea on anti-aging secrets. According to research conducted by Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, drinking three cups of tea a day can extend your life, the New York Post reported.The research, published in The Lancet Regional…
Korean cuisine is widely known for its exotic drinks, but one thing that is often overlooked is the nutrients it contains that work wonders for people trying to get rid of stubborn and excess body fat. Korean culture places a…
Cigarette consumption in Pakistan has declined as the government took a bold decision to raise taxes to address public health and revenue generation issues. A study by a think tank revealed that one in 94 smokers quit after cigarette prices…
