Category: 8. Health

A researcher takes samples from a bat’s mouth inside Sai Yok National Park in Kanchanaburi province, west of Bangkok.—Al Jazeera A recently discovered bat virus in Thailand, with the potential to infect humans, has been reported by Dr Peter Daszak, the head of the controversial non-profit organisation EcoHealth Alliance, during a World Health Organisation (WHO)…

A person wearing a hearing aid. — X/@nyt A recent study found that wearing and needing hearing aids reduces a person’s chance of passing away early and increases life span. According to recent research, persons who regularly utilised their hearing aids had a 24% lower chance of dying than those who did not, according to…

Common causes of screen-time can cause irritation and itchiness in the eyes — AFP/Files A significant population of adults in the United Kingdom, approximately 28%, now spend more than 14 hours a day on screens, leading to a potential 50% experiencing digital eye strain. Max Halford, clinical lead at the Association of British Dispensing Opticians,…

KARACHI/ LAHORE/ PESHAWAR: Just when Pakistan had all but forgotten about the novel coronavirus, the latest variant of the infectious disease has been detected in the country, which poses a significant threat to the perpetually overwhelmed healthcare infrastructure of the land.While provincial health departments have just sprung into action to combat the spread of the…

A cabinet stored with medications. — Patricia Marie Medication kept in the bathroom cabinet might have unfavourable, even harmful, effects as they tend to have higher moisture content than other rooms in a house.  Not only can this higher humidity cause the mirror to fog up, but it may also affect any medications kept in…

Coffee being poured in a cup. — AFP/File Making a cup of coffee first thing in the morning is something that many people love doing, but might it be raising your risk of digestive problems? While some individuals on TikTok and other social media platforms advocate against consuming coffee or any other caffeinated beverage before…

LAHORE: Data collection of pneumonia patients has been started in Punjab and the chief executive officers of the district health authorities have been directed to take immediate steps this regard. Provincial Caretaker Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Dr Jamal Nasir told the media on Thursday that sample collection had also been started in view…

Representational image from Unsplash.  New data has exposed a surge in maternal deaths during childbirth, reaching the highest levels in two decades in the United Kingdom.  Alarming statistics from an independent review of maternity deaths between 2020 and 2022 indicate that 293 women lost their lives during pregnancy or within six weeks of giving birth. …

A face with acne on a cheek. — X/@clifford In an international research team led by Pompeu Fabra University’s Translational Synthetic Biology Laboratory Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS), researchers have successfully engineered Cutibacterium acnes, a type of skin bacterium, to secrete a therapeutic molecule to treat acne symptoms.  According to the study, the…

– Advertisement – In response to the surge in pneumonia-related deaths among children in Punjab, Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has taken decisive action by extending winter vacations for students up to grade 1. This precautionary measure aims to shield young children from the harsh cold weather prevailing in the province. An emergency meeting convened…