Cholesterol in our blood mainly comes from the foods we eat. High cholesterol levels can lead to serious health issues such as atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease. Therefore, it is crucial to be mindful of our diet, especially if we have been diagnosed with high cholesterol. One major concern is foods high in saturated fat, as they …

Hospitals in Sindh are facing a severe shortage of nursing staff as they continue to seek better opportunities abroad, leaving patients in distress. The weakened economy has caused thousands of nurses to leave the country, while the government’s slow recruitment process and pending court cases have left 614 nursing vacancies unfilled in the province. Estimates indicate that 1.3 million nurses …

JINAN: China has made significant progress in improving medical services and healthcare accessibility, according to statistics presented at a national conference on health development held in Jinan, east China’s Shandong Province, on Saturday. Notably, all residents in Chinese prefecture-level cities now have access to remote medical services. Furthermore, China has established a total of 15,000 medical consortiums nationwide and approved …

Singaporean Members of Parliament (MPs) Liang Eng Hwa and Baey Yam Keng have been diagnosed with a rare form of nose cancer, known as nasopharyngeal cancer. The silent onset of this rare cancer poses challenges for early detection. Experts reveal crucial facts about the disease to raise awareness among the public. Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is a disease that develops from …

Many of us have the habit of using our phones while sitting on the toilet, but a doctor has issued a warning about this practice. According to stats from YouGov, 57% of people admit to using their phone on the loo, and a staggering 9 out of 10 of us take our smartphones to the bathroom. Using your phone on …

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) directed its staff on Sunday to remain on high alert to handle any untoward situation due to the prevailing heavy rains. PIMS Executive Director (ED) Dr Imran Sikandar issued special directions to doctors and paramedical staff of the hospital to remain vigilant, keeping in view the situation and in case of any incident resulting …

Around 7.5 million people have diabetes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while an equal number of people have prediabetes, a condition in which blood sugar levels are more than higher but not higher enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, Pakistan Endocrine Society (PES) office-bearers said. “In Pakistan, people as young as 20 to 40 years are being diagnosed with …

As the world faces alarming increases in temperatures and heat waves, cities are taking steps to protect their citizens from the growing climate crisis. The situation is becoming increasingly troubling, with records showing that this year’s temperature rise is only the beginning of an alarming trend. According to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), temperatures will continue …

Excise Taxation and Narcotics Control Department started registrations and licensing of tobacco vendors across Punjab on Friday, under the Punjab Tobacco Control Act 1958. “The violator can be fined up to Rs. 100,000 while a media awareness campaign regarding the license will also be launched,” stated Excise & Taxation Director General (DG) Muhammad Ali when launching the campaign. Excise Additional …

How do you review olive oil? This dilemma has been bothering me for weeks. I love olive oil I use it to cook practically everything but I don’t know how to review it, I have found. Apropos of that, I’m reviewing Siddiqui’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil the best way I know how. Olive oil isn’t cheap and if you get …

Poland is the first country to report “high numbers” of cats infected with bird flu across a large area, the WHO said Monday, adding that the risk of human infection remained low. The World Health Organization said that since Polish health authorities informed it last month of unusual cat deaths across the country, 29 cats had tested positive for H5N1 …

A long block of text circulated on Pakistani Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp groups warned people not to drink carbonated soft drinks after eating mangoes, as it could be fatal. On June 6, a social media user warned his more than 6,000 followers on Twitter not to drink any fizzy drinks after eating a mango. The post alleges that some travelers …

Google Doodle is celebrating ‘Gol Gappa’, one of South Asia’s premiere street foods, today (July 12), through a distinctive interactive game. Call it ‘golgappa’, ‘pani puri’, or ‘puchka’, this snack is one of the favourite street foods in South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan. And today, Google is celebrating the beloved street food with a special doodle game. A …

The first thing you notice about eight-month-old Manahil Zeeshan is how tiny she looks on the adult-size hospital bed at the government-run Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) in Karachi’s Korangi district. Her right foot is taped with a cannula, and she whimpers incessantly. “I have been in and out of the hospital for the last seven days,” …

ISLAMABAD: Health experts on Sunday encouraged youngsters to play their active role for a noble cause of ‘Blood Donation’ awareness drives with social media platforms to overcome the common myths in backward areas of the country and urged stakeholders to invest in upgrading the existing infrastructure. District Health Officer Dr. Zaeem stressed that there was a need to educate the …

More than 100 people lost their lives due to extreme heat in the country in June, Mexican government data showed, as climate change pushes temperatures to record-highs, with many heat waves also affecting Latin American countries. According to scientists, global warming is exacerbating extreme weather, with many countries experiencing record-high temperatures. Data released by the Mexican Health Ministry on Wednesday …

The study was published in the European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). “The quality of social contact appears to be more important than the number of activities for heart disease in people with diabetes,” said study author Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, US, New Orleans, US. “The importance of loneliness …

Eating heavy and spicy meat meals that are repeated on Eid ul Azhar day and beyond can pose a serious health threat to chronic patients and may cause mild to moderate stomach problems and other complications, even in apparently healthy individuals. According to gastroenterologists, regular consumption of meat in heavy, spicy and fried foods can cause serious complications in chronic …

And the results of a 2023 study on mealtimes have been published Journal of the American Heart Association “Does not support the use of time-restricted eating as a long-term weight loss strategy,” the researchers wrote. The timing of the meal was less important than the amount of food a person ate, they noted. Intermittent fasting has several benefits. Because it …

Surprisingly, new henipaviruses are being detected on a regular basis in animals, including cedar virus in fruit bats in Australia, Ghana virus in African bats, Gamak and Daeong viruses in shrue in Korea, and Mojiang virus in rats in China. The authors noted: “It is suspected that Ghana virus can spread between humans, as is the case with Nipah, Hendra …

Adopting a “food is medicine” approach can improve nutrition security for families and lower children’s body mass index (BMI), according to a new study led by researchers at the Mass General Brigham Hospital System. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital investigated whether providing weekly plant-based meals to families requesting food assistance during the pandemic led to changes …

In an alarming revelation, Sindh Health Minister Azra Fazal Pechuho has acknowledged the dire state of the health department in the province, highlighting the severe shortage of doctors. According to the minister, there is currently only one doctor available for every 7,500 people in Sindh, while the ideal ratio should be one doctor for every 1,500 individuals. According to the …

But you should wash it at least every two to three weeks to keep your scalp and hair clean and healthy. What to do between washes Hair and scalp care doesn’t just happen in the shower. Between washes, there are things you can do to maintain its cleanliness and appearance and protect it from damage. “I think it’s important to …

Taking yoga as a holistic approach can help prevent cancer, boost heart health and enable a person to lead an active and healthy life, doctors said on International Yoga Day on Wednesday. Various studies have shown the health benefits associated with yoga. A recent study led by the University of Rochester Medical Center found that yoga significantly reduced inflammation a …

All around as interest intensified Olympic and other injectable diabetes medications such as Mounjaro, which works similarly, the term has gained traction. Videos related to the topic “Food Noise Explained” 1.8 billion views on TikTok. And some people who have managed to get their hands on these drugs espite constantly lack of and list prices that can approach or exceed …

Detecting Alzheimer’s may soon be as simple as spotting changes in retinal cells, according to a groundbreaking study led by international researchers, including one of Indian origin. Research has shown that physical changes in retinal cells can occur at the same time as brain changes found in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Australia, Italy and the US …

Scientists warn in their new study that a common drug taken to prevent blood clots and as a pain reliever may cause heart attacks and strokes in adults. One survey estimates that 40% of people age 60 and older take aspirin daily. But experts have found that overuse of aspirin can cause major bleeding, outweighing any benefit in preventing a …

“At least in America, we eat most of our calories in the evening with dinner. Too often that’s our biggest meal of the day and then we sit down, we go to bed and don’t move for eight hours. So after that we need to exercise and improve insulin sensitivity. No chance,” said Medical News. Time-restricted eating can be beneficial …

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 …