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Texas: A Texas woman, Brooklyn McCasland, 23, went blind in one eye after a parasite burrowed into her cornea. She believes the infection was contracted while she was swimming in contact lenses during a recent trip to Alabama. Parasite Identified as Acanthamoeba Keratitis McCasland shared that her condition, identified as acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), developed after …
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KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has identified drugs as a significant challenge facing society today. He highlighted that drug trafficking is increasing across Pakistan, and drug use is becoming a disturbing trend. Cocaine addiction, in particular, is viewed as a status symbol among the elite. Memon spoke during a discussion about an attention …
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HYDERABAD: The rising cases of dengue in Hyderabad and Jamshoro districts have led to the establishment of dedicated isolation wards at the Liaquat University Hospital (LUH) in both locations. This step aims to control the spread of the virus and provide specialized care to affected patients. Anti-Dengue Spray Arrangements Completed To protect patients and staff, …
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A strike on a polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza injured six people on Saturday. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that four children were among the injured. Parents Bring Children Despite Risks Parents had brought their children to the Sheikh Radwan primary health care centre for polio vaccinations. A humanitarian pause was in place …
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Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become fragile and prone to fractures. This condition is especially prevalent among the elderly. While there are medications available for treatment, incorporating basic activities into daily life can significantly improve bone health. What Is Osteoporosis? Often referred to as the “silent thief of bones,” osteoporosis occurs when …
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A new survey highlights a troubling mental health crisis among schoolchildren. Four in ten children report they have no one at school to discuss their mental health with. Nearly half of them worry about reaching out for help. The survey, which included 1,000 students aged 11 to 18, reveals that 62% of participants have experienced …
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The UK Government will ban vapes within eight months, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed. This measure aims to protect public health, especially for young people. A “flat rate duty” on all vaping liquids will begin in October 2026. During her announcement, Reeves detailed significant changes to tobacco duties. She stated, “I can confirm that the Government …
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The National Institute of Health (NIH) issued an urgent advisory to control and prevent the spread of diphtheria, a highly contagious disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. This toxin-producing bacterium primarily affects the throat, and in some cases, the tonsils. The advisory comes amid a concerning rise in diphtheria cases and deaths across various regions of …
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif renewed Pakistan’s dedication to eradicating polio, stressing the need for unified action to permanently defeat the disease. Speaking at a meeting focused on the country’s polio eradication strategy, he expressed a steadfast commitment to ending polio. “We will not rest until we have permanently defeated polio,” the Prime Minister asserted, …
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Islamabad: A day after World Polio Day, Pakistan reported another polio case, raising this year’s total to 41. The latest case was identified in the Loralai district of Balochistan, marking the first reported case in that area for 2024. Health officials disclosed that the patient is a 42-month-old girl who showed signs of paralysis on …
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