Category: 8. Health

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…

Representational image. — Pixabay Have you ever wondered what lurks on the surfaces we touch daily?  Tim Call, a 32-year-old microbiologist from Utah, unravels the secret.  The scientist is on a mission to reveal the unseen world of germs, and his recent TikTok video has left thousands in shock and disbelief. In a short nine-second…

A representational image of supplements and medicines. — Pixabay A probe into the death of 89-year-old David Mitchener in the United Kingdom has raised alarms about the consumption of vitamin D supplements. According to the New York Post, before Mitchener’s death, it was reported that he had been consuming high levels of vitamin D supplements for…

A representational image depicting a person washing their face. — Minimalist/File Washing your face twice a day is a vital part of maintaining clean, healthy skin, but might it be doing more damage than good? The majority of people follow regular morning and evening routines, which frequently include skincare. However, other people are cautioning online…

A representational image of a group of people working out. — Unsplash The muscles that extend knees and support knee joints are called quadriceps, which are located at the front of our legs, halfway between our hips and knees, Women’s Health reported. Having strong legs allows us to continue to perform daily activities such as…

A representational image depicting a girl sitting against a wall. — Inspira Health/File People may feel an unanticipated surge of emotional numbness during stressful situations, or they may feel as though they are experiencing an out-of-body experience and have divorced from reality.  Dissociation, a defence mechanism that isolates potentially dangerous thoughts and emotions from the……

This combination of images shows a sick woman blowing her nose into a tissue and the TikTok logo displayed on a smartphone. — Pixabay, Reuters/File Young TikTok users have been posting videos about experiencing a “mystery disease” with COVID-like symptoms including difficulty breathing, fatigue and fever. However, they seem confused as they claim that their…

A representational image for the depiction of the women’s heart health. — Mather Hospital Northwell Health/File Women benefit from exercise more than men do in terms of heart health, as per a Smidt Heart Institute study. Studies conducted by the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have revealed a disparity in exercise habits between males and…

Paul Edmonds (right) with Ahmed M Aribi, who oversaw his cancer treatment. — CityofHope/File Paul Edmonds, a 68-year-old patient, expressed his gratitude for being virtually healed of acute myelogenous leukaemia and experiencing HIV remission after undergoing a transformative stem cell transplant five years before. “Many City of Hope doctors, scientists, nurses, supportive care… Continue Reading…

Zulma Umanzor, a server, drinks a cocktail with a paper straw at Freehold in Brooklyn. — Brittainy Newman/File In the United States, the Stanley Tumbler has become a popular status symbol due to its viral nature. Young folks who are health-conscious and mindful are always looking for the newest and coolest ways to stay hydrated. Although…