Category: 8. Health

Tattoo pigments are present in your lymph nodes. — Unsplash/File Although there is uncertainty over the long-term health effects of tattoos, their popularity has recently increased. Carcinogenic ingredients found in tattoo ink include metals, primary aromatic amines (PAA), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). Tattoo inks cause an immunological response, which causes the inks to… Continue…

This representational image shows a man smoking. — AFP/File MULTAN: Ahead of World Tobacco Day, Cancer Society President Dr Ahmed Ijaz Masood urged discouragement of scenes in popular shows portraying smoking in a glamorous manner. Among youth aged 15 to 24 years, there has been a 110% increase in scenes featuring tobacco in popular shows,…

Exercise likely to younger your brain. — Unsplash/File Exercise can help in keeping the brain young as per a new study. It has been linked to increased muscle strength, improved heart health, lower blood sugar, and numerous other health benefits, according to Medical News Today. A wide range of advantages that go beyond enhancing physical…

Over 180,000 residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have benefited from free treatment services in hospitals across Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Islamabad through the Sehat Card Plus initiative, as per official documents. Since its inception in 2016, a total of 2.715 million individuals have received free medical treatment, with the provincial government allocating Rs. 81 billion for……

Sugar may not be really harmful for your health. — Unsplash/File Sugar is considered a tasty and flavourful delicacy which provides an instant source of energy. However, it is important to be mindful of its consumption including how much sugar is actually necessary, according to Health. Benefits of cutting out sugar and carbohydrates have been…

Melanoma skin cancer cases are expected to rise. — Unsplash/File Melanoma skin cancer cases are anticipated to reach a record high in the UK this summer, as experts are issuing a warning to people. Caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet light from the Sun or tanning beds, rates of this skin cancer have increased…

People buy ice blocks from a vendor during a hot summer day, as the heatwave continues in Jacobabad, May 26, 2024. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: As the sizzling weather continues to taking its toll on the people, health experts have called for taking steps to avoid skin ailments during the current weather conditions. Harsh ultraviolet rays…

In Narowal, the Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nestlé initiated a clean water plant. With extremely high temperatures and heatwaves going on, this project proves vital to the public. In his address upon launch, the minister stated, “I thank Nestle Pakistan for providing this facility on behalf…

Black bear meat infects six people with deadly brainworms. — Unsplash At least six members of a family were infected with brainworms after consuming black bear meat, harvested earlier by one of the family members, CBS News reported citing a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the report, in…

“World’s deadliest spider” to invade US. — ProSite/File One of the most deadliest spiders in the world is making its comeback this summer. Residents of Texas, Arizona, and other southwest states are being advised to remain careful as deadly black widow spiders are making a comeback this summer, as per scientists and pest management professionals.…