Health

ISLAMABAD: In what is being seen as a setback for the government’s efforts to eliminate polio virus in the country, two new cases of polio virus have surfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, increasing the total of this year’s cases to 26.…

By Our Staff ReporterLAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid has directed to take stern action against illegal dentists in the province. She passed this direction while chairing the first International Dental Conference at…

KARACHI: A meeting of Provincial Task Force for Polio Eradication held at Chief Minister House here, chaired by CM Syed Murad Ali Shah.The meeting was attened by Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Pechuho, Local Bodies Minister Saeed Ghani,…

ZURICH: Swiss drugmaker Roche’s push into personalised cancer medicines hit a milestone on Tuesday with Japanese approval of a new drug, Rozlytrek, that targets patients who must be identified via genetic profiling.Japan is the first…

RATODERO: The number of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive cases has jumped to 812 in Ratodero, Larkana, citing sources.The was revealed in a report sent to the Sindh government by the DG Health Services, the sources said.…

PESHAWAR: In order to protect the environment, a massive crackdown on the use and sale of polythene bags has been launched throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.As per the directives of the chief minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the…

By Our Staff ReporterLAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid has announced to establish new Child Health University after upgradation of Child Complex Lahore. The basic purpose to make this university is to conduct research…

By Our Staff ReporterLAHORE: The Board of Commissioners of the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has approved granting of licences to 2,697 healthcare establishments (HCEs), and 47 decisions of the Complaints Directorate.This was…

ISLAMABAD: Another polio case on Monday was reported in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing sources.Sources in Health Ministry said that poliovirus had been confirmed in a 1.5-year-old boy in Bannu area of KP, bringing the total number of…

KARACHI: A three-day anti-polio campaign began across Sindh and Balochistan on Monday.Around 5.5 million children under-five years of age from across Sindh will be administered anti-polio drops during the campaign.The campaign will…

PARIS: From the Zen capital of LA to the Champs Elysees comes the calming voice of a British Buddhist monk-turned entrepreneur, introducing American-style online mindfulness to the stressed-out French.“Relax your muscles, breathe,” Andy…

By Our Staff ReporterLAHORE: Associate Professor of Medicine PGMI/AMC and Physician & Gastroenterologist of Lahore General Hospital Dr. Israr ul Haque Toor has called upon to create the awareness among masses about all kinds of…

Surrounded by high-voltage electrical boxes, foot pedal controls and sleek computers, University of California Irvine Health’s new kidney stone pulverizer is both a step into the future and a blast from the past.“It’s a thing of…

By Our Staff ReporterLAHORE: Provincial Minister for Health Dr. Yasmin Rashid has said that record promotion and increase in salaries is an open proof of PTI’s doctor-friendly policy. Doctors while considering their job as prophetic…

THARPARKAR: At least seven children died on Thursday at the Civil Hospital Mithi, Tharparkar, due to malnutrition and other diseases, citing sources.Undernourishment and other health-related problems in the drought-stricken district of…

By Our Special CorrespondentLAHORE: The presence of of more than 2800 patients of HIV in Punjab’s five districts is an alarming situation, PML-N’s member Punjab assembly Hina pervaiz butt submitted adjournment motion in Punjab Assembly.…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said Premier Imran Khan has won the hearts of the masses by expressing his pain and care for them.In a series of tweets, Dr…

KARACHI: The number of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases in Larkana soared to 785 with diagnosis of seven new cases.Local health officials have completed screening of 26,872 people in the region.The number of HIV infected…

By Our Staff ReporterLAHORE: Provincial Minister for Health Dr. Yasmin Rashid has inaugurated state-of-the-art Paediatric Unit II at Lahore General Hospital (LGH) on Sunday. Principal Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tayyab, Medical Superintendent…

ISLAMABAD: The medical board formed to physically examine former president Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday declared him fit, citing sources.On Monday, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had arrested Asif Ali Zardari after Islamabad…

ISLAMABAD: The Federal government has finally approved imposition of Health Tax on cigarettes and carbonated drinks in the budget for fiscal year 2019-20.Focal Person to PM for tobacco control Babar Bin Atta has confirmed the…

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeemul Haq urged Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif to abandon the politics of disruption and encourage healthy debate.Taking to…

London: As medical researchers continue their efforts to improve human health, some are turning their attention to the ocean because they believe that the Earth's seas might harbor novel disease-fighting chemistry. The oceans cover more…

East Lansing: Taking vitamin D can prolong life in people who develop cancer, according to a recent analysis of clinical trials. Vitamin D supplements may prolong life for those living with cancer, new research suggests. Researchers at…

Cambridge: According to a new study, consuming 1 cup of blueberries each day might improve the metabolic markers associated with cardiovascular risk. Blueberries are delicious and nutritious; if they could also lower the risk of heart…

New York: Grapes come in different colors and forms. There are red, green, and purple grapes, seedless grapes, grape jelly, grape jam and grape juice, raisins, currents, and sultanas, not to mention wine. Up to 8,000 years ago, people…

London: A review analyzing the results of 22 randomized clinical trials has found that yoga practice can improve many aspects of physical and mental health among older adults. Yoga can be an effective option for older alduts who want to…

By Our Staff CorrespondentRAWALPINDI: Chief Executive Officer(CEO)District Health Authority Dr Rashid Mehmood Khan Monday directed the officials to remain alert during Eid holidays and take every possible steps to control dengue.…

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Health Dr. Yasmin Rashid has announced to set up trauma center in Gilgit-Baltistan. This was announced by her during her visit to Gilgit-Baltistan on the invitation of Governor Gilgit-Baltistan Raja Jalal…

CHICAGO (AP) — Newer drugs are substantially improving the chances of survival for some people with hard-to-treat forms of lung, breast and prostate cancer, doctors reported at the world’s largest cancer conference.Among those who…