What does the doctor say? Dr. Nemkov says: “Iron-rich sources include fortified cereals, red meat, chicken, fish, oysters, kidney or red beans, lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, tofu, spinach, dark greens, potatoes, cashews, and most importantly, dark Chocolate (45-69% cacao).” Flavanols, another antioxidant found in dark chocolate, may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Any risk? Moderation is the key here, …

Sri Lankan military doctors have removed what is now recorded as the world’s largest kidney stone from a 62-year-old retired soldier, the army said on Wednesday. The stone removed from ex-sergeant Canistus Coonge weighed 801 grams (28.25 ounces), more than five times the weight of an average male kidney, the army said. Coonge’s kidney stone measured 13.37 centimetres (5.26 inches) …

The good thing is that specific therapies are available for them, drugs can work. Now gene therapy is also a very big thing that is coming and soon, we will have genetic treatment so that they are cured permanently but till then they can have medicine to lower their cholesterol level,” he said. For others who do not have this …

Donating blood can help people recover from certain diseases and save lives when it is most needed. Timely blood transfusions can be beneficial for people who have been injured in accidents, or natural disasters, or who have conditions such as anemia, leukemia, or kidney disease. This is why having adequate and healthy blood is crucial to a country’s healthcare strategy. …

Homeopathic treatment in the province of Punjab will no longer be available, as the provincial government has made the decision to exclude homeopathic doctors and their medicine manufacturer staff from holding any seats. The posts of homeopathic doctors in government hospitals and hikmah posts have been abolished, effectively ending the provision of homeopathic healthcare in the public sector. The Punjab …

Only 1 in 4 residential treatment centers for teens offers a recommended medicine for opioid addiction, according to a study that exposes an important gap in care. Posing as an aunt or uncle seeking help for a fictitious 16-year-old who survived a fentanyl overdose, researchers called U.S. rehabs and asked if they offered the treatment medication buprenorphine. Of 160 facilities …

Summer can be a tough time for health, and even more so when it comes to your baby or toddler. Rising temperatures make them irritable and averse to food, and parents often fret that babies are not getting the nutrients they need. But parents should not worry too much. Dr. Sanket Goyal, Head of Department, Pediatrician and Neonatologist, Marengo Asia …

Aspartame is about 200 times sweeter than sugar, which is why the FDA has called it safe, or not toxic, for the general public, including some of the following: Aspartame Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) sucralose In Neotum Advantum Saccharin The FDA also considers the plant and fruit-based sweeteners stevia, monk fruit, and thaumatin to be safe, but stevia leaf and unrefined …

Keeping track of everything you eat in a day is harder and harder to maintain over time. Unfortunately, a recent study shows that diligent tracking is an essential ingredient for effective weight loss. Research results published in Obesity show that perfect tracking is not necessary for significant weight loss. Users of a commercial digital weight loss program who self-reported their …

Stress turns off the brain’s natural response to satiety, which stops eating, and thus, encourages continued eating to be rewarded, according to a new study that may explain why we crave high-calorie ‘comfort foods’ when we’re chronically stressed. Research has shown that this occurs in the brain’s lateral habenula, which when activated normally dampens reward signals and thus stops eating …

You may think your gastric pain is innocent and treat it with some simple pain medications, but don’t take these systems lightly because they can actually harbor a serious stomach ulcer. Stomach ulcers can present a variety of symptoms that may lead people to believe they may have a problem with digestion, it is essential to be aware of all …

Simple sugar consists of glucose and fructose. Unlike glucose, which can be used by every cell in our body, fructose, however, can only be metabolized in the liver, says Dr Praveen CR, Senior Consultant, General GI and Laparoscopic Surgeon Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road Branch, Bengaluru. He notes that this excess fructose is converted to fat and leads to fatty liver …

Best swimming strokes for weight loss. Butterfly: This is the most demanding stroke and helps you burn the most calories a 30-minute workout can burn an average of 450 calories. However, it is not advisable for beginners. Breaststroke: A 30-minute workout can help you lose up to 250 calories. It helps tone the thighs, lower legs and triceps and is …

According to recent research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference, consuming beetroot juice daily for six months after stent placement reduces the likelihood of angina patients having a heart attack or needing treatment again. The research on the benefits of vegetable juices was presented at a conference in Manchester and was supported by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and …

Before appearing for their ninth-grade examinations, every child will be screened for diseases including thalassemia as part of the provincial government’s school health screening scheme, caretaker health minister Dr Javed Akram said in a meeting on Thursday. According to the minister, the project will protect the present and future generations from dangerous diseases. “The school health screening program will prove …

In a concerning development, National Operations Centre for Polio Eradication. Dr. Shahzad Asif Baig has confirmed the presence of the poliovirus in an environmental sample taken from Gadap Town. The sample, collected on May 15, has tested positive, marking the first such occurrence this year. The detection of the poliovirus in the environmental sample has raised alarm bells within the …

All these forms can have different symptoms and presentations. Patients present with a combination of various signs and symptoms such as itching, dry sensitive skin, rough and scaly areas, red patches, thick and dark patches on the skin, blisters, blisters etc. Based on the duration of eczema, it can be acute eczema which presents as oozing, redness itchiness, burning and …

Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) has approved a 282 million dollar grant for Tuberculosis and Malaria control program in Pakistan. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, the grant was approved for Pakistan after approval from the technical review committee of the Global Fund. On the occasion, Minister for National Health Services Abdul Qadir Patel appreciated the teamwork …

Even small ones, your long-term health and longevity can suffer,” highlights Monique. Things to keep in mind while taking supplements The right supplements can help fill nutritional gaps. But before running out to buy a bunch of supplements, there are a few things to consider: We are genetically adapted to obtain nutrients from food. There is a difference between the …

Ahead of Eidul Azha, there is growing apprehension regarding the possible outbreak of the Congo and Lumpy Skin virus in cattle. The Livestock and Dairy Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sent a letter to all districts, cautioning them about the looming threat of these viral diseases among cattle. The movement of livestock during this festive season raises the risk …

A treatment that involves genetically modifying the body’s own immune cells has been found to cut the risk of disease progression by 74 percent in people with a rare type of blood cancer, results showed Monday. Ciltacabtagene autoleucel – also known by its trade name Carvykti – was tested in a clinical trial involving 419 patients with multiple myeloma, whose …

STEMI occurs when a coronary artery is completely blocked and the heart muscle dies. Other heart attacks involve partial blockage of arteries. Tobacco use, smoking, diabetes, cholesterol, alcohol, drugs such as amphetamines, cocaine, and lack of physical activity are thought to be lifestyle habits that trigger STEMI. Having a family history of heart disease can also increase your risk of …

ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial said that judges were not expertise in economic matters and so courts would not interfere (in economic matters). A three-member bench headed by the Chief Justice comprising Justice Ayesha Malik and Justice Athar Minullah. During the hearing on Jamaat-e-Islami’s plea against the privatization of K-Electric in the Supreme Court, the Chief …

ISLAMABAD: Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have signed an agreement to collaborate to further the cause of nutrition in Pakistan. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Executive Director SDPI Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri said that nutritional security is the most important aspect which is threatened by variety of factors with particular threat from …

When vaping, the person is exposed to less toxic chemicals and at lower levels than smoking tobacco. But studies have shown that the frequency of vaping consumption is much higher among those who use it to quit smoking, because when vaping, the person inhales addictive nicotine and dozens of other dangerous chemicals. According to research, vaping can affect the way …

Eating healthy is challenging in our fast-paced society. Increased preference for convenience foods and packaged foods, combined with stress and environmental pollution, make people more vulnerable to health problems. This is where clean eating and eating fresh foods come into play. While we can’t control the environmental pollutants we’re exposed to, we can certainly adopt a healthy diet. As more …

ISLAMABAD: The prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5% to 41.9% among the population of the United States between 1999 and 2020. During the same period, cases of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%. Reducing obesity is a key public health target, as it can increase the risk of other chronic health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. So far, …

ISLAMABAD: Dozens of brands in a variety of flavors line store shelves and their wide availability makes them a convenient choice for anyone who feels they may need a quick pick-me-up. But as popular as these beverages have become, they can also pose significant health risks to adults and children alike due to the high amounts of caffeine they contain …

A dose of flavonoids called flavanols found in tea, cocoa, apples and berries is key to improving memory in the aging brain. “Supplementation with flavanols reversed lower memory in participants who had lower diet quality after one year of eating and this was sustained over the three-year intervention period.” “So while habitual diets are not as healthy as they could …

NEDA intended to close its human helpline on June 1 and sacked staff and other volunteers who maintained the alternative helpline for information and treatment. An estimated 10% of Americans will develop the disorder in their lifetime, which is shrouded in secrecy and treatment can be expensive. Ellen Fitzsimmons-Kraft, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Washington Medical School, …

Blood pressure is regularly monitored in hospitalized patients. Severe high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke, or damage to blood vessels and organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. Most hospitalized individuals, on the other hand, have transiently elevated blood pressure without evidence of organ damage, known as silent hypertension, and are sometimes treated with blood …

Fifteen members of a family in rural Namibia have died after eating toxic porridge, in one of the country’s worst cases of suspected food poisoning, police said. Local media reported that the deeply impoverished family had eaten porridge made from cereal residues left from brewing an alcoholic drink. The victims part of a family of 21 in a village in …

As the summer heat in North India intensifies, temperatures rise significantly during the afternoon hours, posing various heat-related hazards. Conditions like heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and other health complications can occur. Seeking immediate medical help is very important because heat stroke is a medical emergency that can result in serious consequences or even death without prompt treatment. Over …

“During the surgery, he stopped talking at one point so the electrodes could be repositioned and his speech returned. A CT scan was also done after the surgery to make sure the electrodes were in the right position. The battery was then inserted into the chest wall. The pacemaker, Jain said. Devi has improved a lot after the surgery and …

People with diabetes are at risk of complications including nerve damage, vision and hearing problems, kidney disease, heart disease and premature death. The study authors note that the observational study comes with limitations, as it did not measure sleep or diet. “Timing seems to matter,” said co-corresponding author Dr. Roland Middelbeek, assistant investigator at the Joslin Diabetes Center. “In the …

In a fast-paced lifestyle, people lack work-life balance which makes them vulnerable to habits that are extremely harmful to their health. The most common habit is smoking. Smoking not only affects the health of the smoker but also puts others at risk of various diseases. Secondhand smoke, the smoke emitted by smokers and the burning of tobacco products, contains numerous …

World No Tobacco Day is being observed across the globe today (May 31), dedicated to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and promoting effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. This year, theme for the day is “Grow Food, Not Tobacco”. The day is observed to create awareness among the masses about hazardous effects of tobacco on health …

Passive smoking, also known as secondhand smoke, refers to inhaling smoke emitted by someone else’s tobacco products. Although people who do not actively smoke may believe that they are not affected by the harmful effects of tobacco, passive smoking poses significant risks to their health. Exposure to secondhand smoke has been linked to several diseases. Research has linked passive smoking …

Professor Tim Spector, an expert in genetic epidemiology at King’s College London, said people should eat ‘real food’ instead, the Daily Mail reported. He also advocates for a predominantly plant-based diet with minimal, if any, highly processed foods. Spector says most supplements are made in Chinese factories and studies have shown they don’t work at all. “These supplements are run …

Some critics say the focus is misplaced on treating younger people because they may not adhere to taking a statin or other drug for the rest of their lives. It can be difficult for young people to focus on potential threats to their health in the future, and some of Dr. Rader’s patients have stopped polygenic risk tests even after …