COVID-19 will eventually become seasonal, predict researchers
A new study argues that COVID-19 is likely to become a seasonal disease similar to influenza, but not before a vaccine and greater herd...
Increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods a cause for concern for our health
Humans (and our ancestors) have been processing food for at least 1.8 million years. Roasting, drying, grinding and other techniques made food more nutritious,...
Permanent hair dye not linked to increased risk of most cancers, contends study
People who use permanent hair dye aren’t at a higher risk for most cancers, or dying from them, according to a new study. The...
People with eating disorders affected negatively by virus lockdowns
New research shows that people with history of having an eating disorder experienced significant negative effects during the COVID-19 pandemic.The research raises awareness of...
COVID-19: Breathing problems are the most common reason for returning to the hospital
A recent study shows that it is relatively rare for COVID-19 patients to return to the hospital within 2 weeks of discharge. Individuals with...
Silent heart attacks more common than usual, just as deadly
The trip had been months in the planning. A ten-day tour of Washington, Atlantic City and New York seemed the perfect way for Anthony...
Pills that lower blood pressure can prevent heart attacks in long-term, suggests research
Millions of healthy people should be prescribed blood pressure lowering medication because the pills can prevent heart attacks later in life, a major study...
Late night eaters are more likely to gain weight: study
People who eat most of their calories after 6pm tend to have unhealthier diets and eat more overall, according to a study. Researchers said...
Depressed or anxious teens risk heart attacks in middle age, suggests research
Depression or anxiety in adolescence is linked with a 20% greater likelihood of having a heart attack mid-life, according to new research.In a warning...
Got fatigue? Study pinpoints brain regions that may control it
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine, using MRI scans and computer modeling, say they have further pinpointed areas of the human brain that regulate efforts...
When you’re smiling, the whole world really does smile with you, contends study
Groundbreaking research from the University of South Australia confirms that the act of smiling can trick your mind into being more positive, simply by...
Pakistanis to participate in clinical trials of ‘Made in China’ coronavirus vaccine
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has obtained approval from the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) for Phase III clinical trial of coronavirus...
Fauji Cement hosts plantation drive on 14th August!
As a part of Independence Day celebrations, Fauji Cement Jhang Bahtar took an environmentally active step. They hosted the opening ceremony of a plantation...
N4HK Essay contest – Nestlé raises nutrition-awareness!
To engage the youth in today's challenging times, Nestlé for Healthier Kids Program (N4HK) launched essay writing contest. The initiative was launched to educate...
The world is sceptical about the alleged Russian “COVID vaccine”
Russia claimed Tuesday it has developed the world's first COVID vaccine offering "sustainable immunity" against the coronavirus, despite mounting scepticism about the effectiveness of...
JS Bank proclaimed as ‘Pakistan’s Best SME Bank’!
Echoing its presence in the international finance stratosphere, JS Bank has been declared as Pakistan’s Best SME Bank at the Asian Banking & Finance...
Medical myths: The mystery of sleep
Despite spending around one-third of our lives in the land of nod, sleep still holds many mysteries. Scientists are chipping away at the details,...
Overweight PM Boris Johnson launches anti-obesity drive in UK
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to roll out a £10 million anti-obesity campaign, including junk food advert bans, following his own brush...
Multiple sclerosis drug helps COVID-19 patients recover faster
What do multiple sclerosis (MS) and the novel coronavirus have in common? Until this week, not much, but a recent clinical trial has shown...
Can school temperature checks lessen coronavirus spread?
This week, most students in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire returned to remote learning for term 3.Students whose parents can’t work from home are allowed...
New blood test can detect cancer YEARS ahead of current methods
After a decade of research and development, a new blood test has been produced which can detect five types of cancer years before currently...
COVID-19 death toll passes 600,000 mark
The new coronavirus pandemic has claimed more than 600,000 lives worldwide, an AFP tally showed Sunday.A total of 600,523 deaths were recorded globally out of...
Melbourne city allowed to fine citizens for not following COVID-19 SOPs
Australia's second-biggest city will make it compulsory to wear a mask in public, authorities announced Sunday, as Melbourne steps up efforts to bring a...
Novartis to provide COVID-19 drugs at zero profit
Novartis’s Sandoz division will not make a profit on 15 generic medicines it is making available to developing countries to treat symptoms of Covid-19,...
Is ultraviolet radiation the missing link in COVID cure?
You may remember when US President Donald Trump suggested exposing coronavirus patients to UV (ultraviolet) light – or “just very powerful light” – to...
UNDP’s presents a RESET plan for the world post COVID-19
Recently launching a coronavirus response plan called "Beyond Recovery: Towards 2030," the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) envisions a future that is greener and...
German fashion brand Hugo Boss places first textile order at Pakistani firm
German fashion giant Hugo Boss has placed an order of sportswear at a company in Pakistan. Abdul Razzak, Dawood, the Imran Khan's aide shared...
Why some people don’t want to take a COVID-19 test
Jane Williams & Bridget Haire |Last week, outgoing chief medical officer Brendan Murphy announced all returned travellers would be tested for COVID-19 before and...
Coronavirus case overload sends countries into a tailspin
As Europe begins its cautious reopening after weathering the pandemic's first wave in lockdown, many developing and middle-income countries continue to be battered by...
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China to help Pakistan develop date processing plants, onion cold storages...
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam on Friday had a farewell meeting with outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao...