Health

How does someone deal with getting a cancer diagnosis?

Since cancer is one of the most common diseases, receiving a cancer diagnosis can be shocking and upsetting for many people 3 months ago

Chronic wounds heal more quickly with electric bandages

This technology is far less expensive than others 3 months ago

Greater data transparency sought for sustainable population growth

Meeting asserts continuous flow of accurate information imperative for nation's efforts to achieve SDGs 3 months ago

Researchers have found 30 pathogens that could start next global pandemic

The diseases are extremely contagious and virulent, and there is currently no treatment that works 3 months ago

Weight-loss drug showdown: Lilly vs Novo Nordisk amid supply crunch

Focus of debate is gradually turning from efficacy to availability in pharmacies 3 months ago

Keto diet helps in weight loss while raising cholesterol levels

Compared to a low-sugar diet, a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is associated with higher cholesterol levels but also greater fat reduction 3 months ago

New 3D-printed flexible patch to restore damaged tissues

A new form of material with bandage-like qualities may be able to heal damaged hearts 3 months ago

MDCAT fee increased for entrance to MBBS, BDS

This year, more than 200,000 candidates from across country expected to take MDCAT 3 months ago

Cancer Crisis: Millennials and Gen X face increased threat

Study highlights urgent need for early detection 3 months ago

Mouth bacteria can kill cancer cells, recent discovery

A new treatment strategy for the sixth most common kind of cancer in the world 3 months ago

AI outperforms clinical tests in predicting Alzheimer's

This breakthrough has immense implications for Alzheimer's research and patient care 3 months ago

McDonald's to 'rethink' prices after sales fall over Gaza boycott campaign

Demand at McDonald's restaurants fell in US, with weakness in France and price wars in China also impacting sales 3 months ago

How intense heat impacts patients and medicines

Severe heat waves can change how medications work and their efficacy, which puts people who depend on them at risk 3 months ago

Polio virus detected in 52 districts across Pakistan

NIH report identifies virus in 10 environmental samples from 7 additional cities, including Islamabad/Rawalpindi 3 months ago

Sales tax: Prices of 150 medical devices see huge increase

Healthcare Device Association reports price hike of 25% to 30% 3 months ago

New medicine increases lifespan, fights aging and cancer

It provides encouraging insights 4 months ago

National Drug Survey to be conducted after 11 years: Naqvi

Minister vows no compromise on anti-narcotics measures 4 months ago

Pfizer revives weight-loss medication

Pfizer is planning clinical studies for danuglipron, a once-daily weight-loss medication, after discontinuing the twice-daily version 4 months ago

WHO warns of compromised ability to manage H5N1 Bird Flu risk

Human cases recorded in Europe and United States 4 months ago

Innovative microwave treatment saves legs of diabetic patient in Scotland

Technology has shown to be an effective non-invasive substitute for conventional therapies like amputations 4 months ago

Punjab govt outsources operation theatres in public hospitals

Private companies will be responsible for running operation theatres in hospitals 4 months ago

Punjab government boosts up polio eradication efforts

Specialized polio vaccination counters will be installed at entry and departure points by the Punjab government 4 months ago

US grants Moderna $176 million to develop a bird flu vaccine

Approximately 132 dairy cow herds in 12 states were found to have three verified human cases associated with cow illness 4 months ago

Empowering CMWs key to improve healthcare, family planning in Sindh

Community-based health system in Pakistan relies heavily on CMWs to deliver critical reproductive services 4 months ago

World's first epilepsy device implanted in boy's skull

Epilepsy seizures are caused by aberrant bursts of electrical activity in the brain 4 months ago