Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight for First Time, UNICEF Warns
KARACHI: One in five children and adolescents worldwide — about 391 million in total —…
In a UK First, Pakistani Doctor Treats Thalassaemia Patients Through Gene Therapy
LONDON: British-Pakistani paediatric consultant Dr Sher Bahadur Anjum has successfully treated two young thalassaemia patients…
Five Simple Habits May Prevent Constipation and Bowel Cancer
Constipation, a common digestive problem affecting about one in seven adults, may be prevented through…
Bananas May Help Reduce Mid-Meal Hunger
Bananas are widely consumed for their flavour, convenience and nutritional value, though they have also…
US Unveils New Health Plan Avoiding Curbs on Junk Food, Pesticides
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday unveiled the Trump administration's long-awaited roadmap…
WHO Backs Weight-Loss Drugs
PARIS: The World Health Organisation recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes…
Pakistan launches HPV vaccine drive to protect women from cervical cancer
ISLAMABAD (APP) - The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, in collaboration with…
Sweet drinks and ice cream in summer raise disease risks
New research has found that excessive consumption of sweet drinks and ice cream during summer…