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After nearly 20 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several new drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease since 2021. These drugs, primarily antibody therapies, target toxic protein aggregates in the brain. Their approval has generated both excitement and controversy. The key question remains: Are these drugs truly effective? Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative …
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A National Nutrition Survey reveals a severe malnutrition crisis among Pakistani women. Over 41% of women suffer from anaemia, while 22.4% are deficient in Vitamin A. These alarming figures highlight the urgent need for action to address malnutrition and undernutrition, especially among women. The survey also shows significant health disparities. It finds that 4.4% of …
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The Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) announced on Monday that the mpox virus, formerly known as monkeypox, is under control in Pakistan. This statement comes after the country reported only two cases of the virus since it was declared a global emergency earlier this month. The government has assured the public that comprehensive measures …
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Two additional cases of mpox, also known as monkeypox, have been detected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing the total number of cases in Pakistan this year to three, according to the provincial health department. This development follows the confirmation of the country’s first mpox case of 2024, which was reported just a day earlier, prompting swift …
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The Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever, has made its debut in Europe this year with confirmed cases reported in Italy, Spain, and Germany. Originally identified in Trinidad and Tobago in 1955, this virus, which was previously unknown in Europe, has now spread to the continent through travelers who had recently visited Cuba. In …
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Migraine is a prevalent condition affecting over 37 million people in the United States and up to 148 million people globally. With its increasing prevalence, it’s essential to understand what migraines are and debunk common myths about them. Here’s a closer look at some of the most persistent misconceptions, with insights from experts. Myth 1: …
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A diet low in added sugars is often recommended for maintaining overall health. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that free sugars should constitute less than 10% of total energy intake due to their connection with chronic diseases. The study found that the keto diet raises levels of “bad” cholesterol. Research has shown that cutting …
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The study included men from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (HPFS) and women from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS). The NHS started in 1976 with 121,700 female nurses aged 30 to 55, while the HPFS began in 1986 with 51,529 male health professionals aged 40 to 75. Participants with a history of cancer or inflammatory …
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Eating processed red meats like hot dogs, bacon, and lunch meats is associated with a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia on July 31. The study highlights the potential dangers of consuming processed meats and suggests that replacing them with plant-based foods …
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Among all the horrors of war, it’s the injured and traumatized children that devastate doctors working in Gaza. Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim, a physician with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders), shared his harrowing experiences after returning from two months of duty at Nasser Hospital in Gaza. “The first child I saw was a 3-year-old girl …
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