Category: 8. Health

Woman with heart and kidney failure receives first-ever combined heart pump, pig kidney transplant in New York. — Wired Surgeons from the New York University Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant for the first time for a 54-year-old woman with heart and kidney failure that required routine dialysis.…

Western diet puts your brain at health risk, reveals study. — Unsplash/File A well-known proverb says that “you are what you eat” as recent studies have indicated that many of the foods we consume may be harmful to our brains. According to a study conducted by scientists in California, consuming a standard Western diet from…

Future of cancer detection possibly lies with AI. — Unsplash/File A single piece of dried blood could be all that is needed for a new AI-powered test that can swiftly and effectively identify three main forms of cancer one day. In early trials, the instrument demonstrated the ability to discriminate between those without cancer and…

Vaccine for all viruses successfully made. — Unsplash/File UC Riverside researchers have created a novel vaccine employing RNA, that is safe for use by immunocompromised individuals and effective against all strains of the virus. Each year, scientists attempt to forecast which four influenza strains will be most common in the forthcoming flu season.  And each…

Face yoga is being promoted as anti-aging exercise. — Unsplash/File Face yoga — or targeted motions that work the muscles in your face — is promoted as a means to reshape your face and make you appear younger on social media. Some people say face yoga poses can help skin glow, smooth out wrinkles, and…

Next pandemic likely to be caused by Influenza virus. — Unsplash/File Prominent experts believe Influenza is the pathogen most likely to start a new pandemic soon. An international poll, scheduled for publication this coming weekend, will disclose that 57% of prominent disease experts now believe that the next global outbreak of deadly infectious sickness will…

LAHORE: Experts at an AI summit, held as part of ITCN Asia at the Lahore Expo Centre, explored opportunities for industry leaders and innovators to explore the latest advancements and applications of AI. The 2024 AI Summit spanned two days and featured a conference track, workshop track, and an AI start-ups expo. With more than…

Sodium is not good for your heart health, says study. — Unsplash/File Many people, especially those who should limit their sodium intake due to heart health concerns, ingest more of this element than is advised daily. This is supported by a recent study that discovered individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) were ingesting more than twice…

PESHAWAR: In response to the current emergency situation, directives have been issued to District Health Officers (DHOs) and Medical Superintendents (MS) to obtain prior permission from the Director General of Health Services before leaving their assigned duty stations. A notification issued from the office of Dr. Shaukat Ali, the Director General of Health Services, states…

Shampooing twice can help a specific hair type. — Unsplash/File Most people just give their hair a once-over with shampoo and conditioner to keep it clean, however, can “double shampooing” produce better outcomes and healthier hair? “This hair-washing method is exactly what it sounds like — if someone double shampoos, they’ll wash their hair with…