According to details, nine cases of the JN.1 variant of Covid-19 were reported in Peshawar hospitals, following which, the health department issued an advisory. The director of public health said the hospitals have been advised to expedite tests for COVID-19 in influenza-like diseases. The health official further said that hospitals have been directed to send […]
Researchers in Brazil have discovered a possible method for producing human insulin, which might reduce insulin scarcity and make it more affordable—a major advance in the treatment of diabetes. In an effort to increase the availability and affordability of insulin, researchers genetically altered a cow to manufacture human insulin in her milk, according to the […]
The renowned medical school in Pakistan, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), created the anti-rabies vaccination (ARV), known as “Dow Rab,” which is given to sufferers of dog bites over the phone. This facility will first be launched in the province of Sindh and then expanded throughout the nation. After a phone conversation, the vaccination […]
You may spend your days sitting at your computer or slouching on your couch while watching TV. That shouldn’t be an issue, but did you know that this behavior has the potential to be lethal and cause premature death? According to a University of California, San Diego (UCSD) research, technology has made it easier for […]
In Pakistan, discussions on mental health have never been at the center of society. Despite Pakistan’s unsettling rise in suicide rates. A survey states that 34% of Pakistanis experience anxiety or depression, two frequent mental health conditions. Talking about mental health has never even been deemed important enough in Pakistan. This makes sense for a […]
Today’s environment is characterized by a preponderance of organic grocery stores and wellness fads on social media, which can easily lead people to believe that being “healthy” equates to happy. However, what many fail to recognize is that the quest for “clean” food may become harmful and become an obsession. The term “orthorexia” is used […]
Over a billion people worldwide suffer from obesity, according to recent figures published in The Lancet. American Samoa has the highest obesity rates among all countries, the BBC said. According to figures from 2022, the affected population is estimated to be 159 million children and 880 million adults. Remarkably, the highest percentages are seen in […]
Eating has frequently become a hurried and thoughtless action in our fast-paced, chaotic life. We eat quickly, in front of devices, and with little awareness of the tastes and textures of the food we eat. The transforming practice of mindful eating invites us to slow down, enjoy our food, and genuinely nourish our bodies and […]
According to Business Insider, Elizabeth Francis, who was born in 1909, is now the oldest person in the country. Her family attributes her longevity to leading a healthy lifestyle. The distinction was previously held by Edie Ceccarelli, a 114-year-old native of Louisiana who immigrated to Texas in 1920. Edie Ceccarelli passed away last week at […]
When it comes to declining tooth health, “sticky and bready” fermentable carbs like white bread, spaghetti, chips, cereal, and crackers are worse than candy. According to The New York Post, dental specialist Whitney DiFoggio called them “sneaky sugars”. “The reason fermentable carbohydrates are so bad for teeth is because they specifically break down into sugars […]
