Category: 8. Health

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) on Tuesday to collaborate on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and solid waste management interventions under an ADB-funded project in Rawalpindi and Bahawalpur. ADB Country Director for Pakistan, Yong Ye, and UNICEF’s Representative in Pakistan, Abdullah……

In an extraordinary medical feat, a terminally ill man, Craig Lewis, who was given only 12 hours to live due to amyloidosis, a rare autoimmune disease, managed to survive for a month without a heart after undergoing radical experimental surgery. Facing imminent organ failure from the swift destruction caused by amyloidosis, 55-year-old Craig Lewis opted…

Former US president Barack Obama yawning. — AFP/File Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and supper like a pauper. This a popular proverb that you must have heard at least once in your life. According to new studies, the saying has truth to it and is based on biology. One of the…

A representational image depicting a heart attack. — Cardio Metabolic Institute/File In the United States, about 800,000 people suffer a heart attack annually, however, the true number could actually be much higher because, as per the specialists, at least half of heart attacks are “silent,” meaning that the victim may not seek medical attention despite…

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of Punjab has declared the forthcoming establishment of the first public cancer hospital in the province. This announcement was made during her inspection of the proposed site near Valencia Town in Lahore today. During the visit, Chief Minister Nawaz received a briefing about the envisioned location for the cancer hospital. Emphasizing…

HYDERABAD: Medical Superintendent of Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad and Jamshoro, Dr Munir Ahmed Sheikh has said that disability and death due to stroke are on the rise in the country, however, the disease of stroke is treatable now as well as it is also possible to avoid its attack. Now a stroke unit has been…

RAWALPINDI: The Local Hepatitis Elimination and Prevention Program (LHEAP), an American-funded project initiated by The Task Force for Global Health, that was resuscitated through local efforts after funding was cut short sees another setback as medical kits worth Rs2.7 million expire. The programme has encountered multiple problems, including its failure to pay salaries to 50…

The image shows a Buddhist monk sitting. — Pixabay Research shows that the early signs of daily stress begin at 7:23am when most of us start our day. Walter Gjergja, aka Shi Xing Mi, is a Shaolin monk, philanthropist, and speaker who has shared tips on how to fight against stress that is part of…

Representational image. — Unsplash Ever wondered about the secret ingredient to a happy relationship?  It turns out, it might just be something as simple and delightful as a hug.  Yes, you heard it right – the power of physical affection is making waves in the realm of relationship satisfaction. So, let me ask you. Have…

ISLAMABAD: In a move set to redefine the beauty industry in Islamabad, Estheticare has joined forces with Pivot Point Academy, bringing together two esteemed institutions under one roof. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of excellence in beauty education, with the aim of empowering aspiring professionals and enthusiasts alike. At the heart…