Category: 8. Health
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Rise in pneumonia cases sets off alarm bells in Lahore
Patients queuing up in front of medical staffers at a Lahore hospital in this undated image in a screengrab taken from a video. — Geo News LAHORE: The rising number of pneumonia patients in Lahore raised alarm bells among health officials and local administration. The provincial health officials confirmed a spike in pneumonia cases with…
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Do you feed your dogs raw meat? Vets are making no bones about its dangers — Here’s why
An image of a dog eating raw meat. — X/@pbs Researchers at the University of Bristol found that feeding raw meat to dogs increases the likelihood that they may excrete E Coli strains resistant to the popular antibiotic ciprofloxacin. The study involved 600 healthy companion dogs. In addition to causing food poisoning, E Coli is…
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Variant JN.1 accounts for over 40% of COVID-19 cases in US, CDC says
A representational image showing a map of the world highlighting the surge in COVID-19 cases in different countries. — Unsplash Recent reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that the new COVID-19 variant, JN.1, is spreading rapidly in the United States and now accounts for 44.1% of the cases. This marks…
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How excessive screen time affects adults more than children?
An image of a girl using a cellphone. — X/@discoverymood Adults are also affected by excessive screen time with the negative consequences extending beyond children and creating a wide range of health and social dilemmas for them. Adults must determine the proper boundaries for screen time, unlike children, according to Dimitri A Christakis, MD, a…
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How phubbing, constantly browsing phone affects your partner’s mental health?
A representational image of phubbing shows a man browsing a phone while a woman gestures sitting beside him. — X/@shutterstock Have you ever overlooked your partner to browse TikTok or Instagram? If yes, then as per a recent study, you may be increasing their likelihood of experiencing psychological anguish and loneliness. Phubbing, which is short…
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Patients denied life-saving treatments
PESHAWAR: For household’s struggling to accommodate sustenance, housing, utility bills and children’s education within their limited monthly budgets, healthcare is often neglected and expenditure on treatments is minimal however, when a beloved family member is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, the unavailability of free of cost treatment can quickly push any afflicted family… Continue Reading…
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Here’s everything to know about festive illness
An illustration depicting a wine glass with digital heart beat lines as a backdrop. — X/@eatingwell It is likely that you or your guests may suffer from “holiday heart syndrome” during holiday parties and family get-togethers, which is an illness that is caused by excessive alcohol consumption. If you intend to celebrate the holidays with…
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How do flashy holiday lights affect astigmatic people?
A busy street decorated with Christmas lights. — AFP/File Astigmatic people may face a special challenge during the Christmas season in the form of striking light especially while driving during evening and night time. Blurred vision is the result of astigmatism, which is a defect in the curve of the eye. About 150 million Americans…
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Loneliness reaches epidemic level in America
Representational image from Unsplash. America is facing a growing crisis – loneliness. It’s not just about being on your own; it’s a profound sense of disconnection that’s seeping into communities and claiming lives. The US Surgeon General, Dr Vivek Murthy, is sounding the alarm, highlighting that loneliness isn’t just a bad feeling. It’s a health…