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Health experts stress the need for a Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) framework in Pakistan. They believe it can lower the country’s smoking-related death toll, which exceeds 200,000 annually. THR can also reduce healthcare expenses and redirect resources to infrastructure development. Tobacco Harm Reduction in Other Countries Countries like the United States, Japan, Sweden, and Italy …
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In today’s fast-paced world, eating habits have become a significant point of discussion. Among these, the concept of eating only once a day—commonly referred to as OMAD (One Meal a Day)—has gained attention for its potential health benefits. While this practice might seem unconventional, it has roots in both modern scientific research and Islamic teachings. …
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Your gut plays a vital role in your overall health. It doesn’t just digest food but also eliminates toxins and supports your immune system. A healthy gut boosts mood, energy, and overall well-being. Poor gut health, on the other hand, can lead to problems like a weakened immune system, poor mental health, and even chronic …
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You might not check your nails first for signs of good health, but they can reveal more than you think. Nails can indicate underlying health issues you may not be aware of. Understanding what healthy nails look like is a good starting point. What Do Healthy Nails Look Like? According to Dr. Dana Stern, a …
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Rawalpindi – Dengue cases in Rawalpindi are showing a downward trend as the number of daily positive cases has decreased. In the last three days, a total of 267 positive cases were reported, averaging 89 new cases per day. The District Health Authority’s dengue data shows that positive cases for the last three consecutive days …
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Alec Knebeg, a 41-year-old office worker based in London, achieved a remarkable fitness transformation in just seven months. He made just a few straightforward changes to his diet and exercise routine. Employed at a bank, Knebeg spent years in the gym without seeing significant results, feeling frustrated and stuck in a routine that didn’t yield …
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New research reveals that engaging in 30 to 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each day can effectively counteract the negative health effects of sitting for extended periods. This finding emerges from a meta-analysis published in 2020, which analyzed data from nine studies involving 44,370 participants across four countries, all equipped with fitness trackers. …
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Health Department has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against mpox, reporting that all known patients have fully recovered from the virus. This news comes as a major relief, particularly in a region that had seen concerns about the spread of the disease. Irshad Ali, Director of Public Health, confirmed …
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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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Dr. Seemin Jamali, the former head of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC), passes away on Saturday after a long illness. She was known as the “iron lady of the JPMC” for her exceptional contributions to healthcare in Pakistan. Dr. Jamali graduated from Nawabshah Medical College in 1986 and completed her house job at Dr. Ruth …
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China has been battling Covid for more than two years now and still the struggle is in process. It is reported that the number of hospitalization has increased at a larger and more rapid pace in the last week. World Health Organization (WHO) reported that hospitals in China are overflowing with Covid cases but the …
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The worst feeling in the world is when you are so close to recalling something that happened in the past but are unable to. Forgetting something is a part of life especially when sleep-deprived or tired. Recalling a little piece of information can become a tedious chore. But scientists claim that one can get access …
World’s second-largest economy, China has decided to enter a new phase after curbing the zero covid policy it placed on a population of 1.4 billion people. The state media of the Communist party’s newspaper suggests that China is preventing the spread of covid infections admirably. China’s capital Beijing has also dropped all quarantine policies and …
Coronavirus cases are increasing day by day in Pakistan again. Earlier this week, the National Institute of Health (NIH) reported that six new variants of omicron were detected in Karachi from the areas of DHA and Tariq Road. However, now the NIH claims that covid cases have increased and become 33 across the country in …
The era of coronavirus is not over yet as new variants keep emerging and threatening national health. New omicron variants have been detected in Karachi, Pakistan. The National Institute of Health (NIH) revealed that six omicron cases are detected in Karachi and the variants are XBB and XBB.1. These new cases have taken the tally …
China is witnessing a severity in Covid cases but as China has abandoned the zero covid policy, therefore the Chinese government is not showing and reporting new covid infections. This decision to scrape off zero covid policy has received a lot of scrutiny from the International community. However, China made this decision because the people …
France has started the process of testing arrivals from China for potential Covid variants. China has recently decided to scrape off the zero-covid policy because of immense protests from the citizens against the covid restrictions that made their lives miserable and contained. Due to this decision, China has stopped keeping track of new Covid infections. …
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Every other country has recovered from Covid somehow but China still struggles with Covid repercussions with people getting infected daily at a rapid pace. However, now the National Health Commission (NHC) of China has decided to not publish details regarding Covid statistics, the number of people getting infected, and the death tolls. NHC stated, “From …
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China is witnessing another wave of coronavirus during the Christmas holiday season and the sources suggest that Chinese hospitals are filling up with covid infected patients. Also, the reports suggest that ICUs in China are filling up rapidly but the mortality rate is quite low, and China reported no deaths on Wednesday. World Health Organization …
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The United Kingdom is facing extreme conditions of cold weather already with an arctic-like atmosphere disrupting daily lives The weather department has warned the citizens of the United Kingdom to brace themselves for extremely chilled weather this year. The MET Office issues a yellow warning for the UK for snow and ice in London and …
New research by scientists at Tufts University suggested that Vitamin D is beneficial for the brain and reduces damage to the brain Tufts University in the United States conducted research regarding the effect of Vitamin D on the human brain and they were amazed at the results because scientists knew that Vitamin D is important …
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Scientists studied flu in winter and concluded that cold air damages the immune response in the nose Whenever winters arrive, people become happy for the chilly and peaceful nights but they start dreading the common cold and flu that comes along. Scientists have been studying for a long time regarding the cause of flu and …
