First death from Congo fever reported in Sindh
The patient had no recent travel history, suggesting local transmission
Asma Abbas suffers post-treatment skin allergy
She reminds everyone of hidden challenges behind pursuit of beauty
Maryam Nawaz undergoes MRI scan at Mayo Hospital
MRI scan at Lahore’s Mayo Hospital confirms no serious issue
Key decisions made at polio eradication review meeting in Quetta
The meeting focused on ensuring that the anti-polio campaign is carried out with the consent
Nine small health issues that might be an early sign of lung cancer
Loss of appetite could be a sign that something is wrong
Long work hours may physically alter your brain, scientists warn
The dangers of working too much extend beyond burnout
Essential tips to fast-track your weight loss
You’ll bounce back stronger and more motivated than ever
Scientists celebrate bowel cancer breakthrough
Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK
China to make all hospitals offer epidurals to incentivise childbirth
Authorities are struggling to boost birth rates in the world's second largest economy
Scientists discover cancer-causing chemicals in cosmetics
These chemicals are in products we use all the time, all over our bodies
Khawaja Saad Rafique discharged from PIC after getting treatment
All tests were conducted upon his arrival at the hospital
PM Shehbaz takes notice of polio case in Diamer
He expressed deep concern over the recently reported polio case in Gilgit-Baltistan district
Karachi reports second death of 2025 from deadly brain-eating amoeba
Pakistan has witnessed a rise in Naegleria fowleri cases in recent years
Govt to intensify polio eradication efforts: Mustafa Kamal
a comprehensive review of the recent nationwide polio vaccination drive was presented
From Nigeria to Pakistan, TB testing 'in a coma' after US aid cuts
Pakistan sees 510,000 TB infections each year
Gilgit-Baltistan reports first polio case
Polio is a highly infectious and debilitating disease with no cure
WHO calls for ban on flavoured tobacco, nicotine products
Flavoured nicotine and tobacco products are inherently addictive and toxic
Air from beehives comforts patients in Turkiye
The government does not officially recognise the therapy
Warning as common over-the-counter drug taken by millions globally 'linked to cancer'
Some experts say there's 'no need' for the drug
Tobacco claims 164,000 lives, causes $2.5bn loss annually in Pakistan: WHO
World No Tobacco Day on 31 May
Pakistan kicks off polio drive to vaccinate 45m children
Health minister stresses community engagement in eliminating the virus
Antimalarial-treated bed nets could stop parasites developing in mosquitoes
Malaria kills more than half a million people each year
Govt launches anti-polio drive to vaccinate 45m children across country
Ayesha Raza Farooq inaugurated the campaign in Islamabad
US FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2025-2026
Analysts have said the new clinical trials are reasonable
Brazil hopes to be officially free of bird flu in 28 days
Eleven active investigations into potential bird flu cases in Brazil are ongoing
Three arrested after govt hospitals' stolen drugs seized
Life-saving medicines recovered in a raid conducted on secret information
Pakistan, China to strengthen cooperation in health sector
Ministers discuss vaccine production, traditional medicine, technologies
World Health Organization looks ahead to life without the US
As US prepares to exit, China is set to become the biggest provider of state fees
70pc of Pakistanis with hypertension unaware of disease: health experts
Hypertension affects 18pc of Pakistanis over the age of 15
Plan to reactivate out-of-work women doctors launched
Islamic Development Bank supports the initiative
World Health Organization scales back work after funding cuts
World Health Organization scales back work after funding cuts
Wellness companies eager to avoid WeightWatchers' fate embrace weight-loss drugs
Wellness companies eager to avoid WeightWatchers' fate embrace weight-loss drugs
OPF, Islamabad Diagnostic Centre sign MoU to facilitate expats
Registered Pakistanis will receive discounted healthcare from panel hospitals
Bill Gates to give away $200 billion by 2045, accuses Musk of harming world's poor
Bill Gates to give away $200 billion by 2045, accuses Musk of harming world's poor
Medic reveals most dangerous time to go to sleep
Sleep before midnight to improve your overall health
US aid cuts push Bangladesh's health sector to the edge
US aid cuts push Bangladesh’s health sector to the edge
Previously overlooked viruses may secretly shape bacterial populations
They can help shape which bacteria thrive and which ones stay in check
Exercise can prevent decline of brain health
physical activity may be essential for maintaining mental sharpness
Food plants demonstrated natural anti-cancer properties
Study shows they have potential to slow or even halt tumor growth
Student rescued from mountain twice in four days - after going back to find his phone
It was the peak's off-season, when officials urge people to be aware of incredibly harsh conditions
Lahore police clear Mall Road after 23-day Grand Health Alliance sit-in
Authorities have now fully cleared Mall Road, and traffic has resumed in both directions
WHO, PM&DC to collaborate to improve primary healthcare, medical education
WHO delegation meets PM&DC president
Pakistan, Azerbaijan vow to boost health cooperation
Both ministers agreed to increase cooperation in digital health solutions
Australia government touts free healthcare hotline as general election nears
The government has sought to make Medicare a core election issue
44m kids vaccinated as nationwide polio drive continues
The campaign is being conducted simultaneously in Pakistan, Afghanistan
Uganda declares end to latest ebola outbreak
Ebola is transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids and tissue
Breakthrough drug restores vision: Researchers reverse retinal damage
Researchers at KAIST have developed a new drug
Minister resolves to take action against illegal organ transplants
Says PHOTA’s capacity is being enhanced to curb unlawful practices
Bananas could be key to lowering blood pressure: study
Nearly a third of adults worldwide are affected by high blood pressure, its complications
Indians battle respiratory issues, skin rashes in world's most polluted town
Byrnihat's annual average PM2.5 concentration in 2024 was 128.2 micrograms per cubic meter
Minister for implementing health research
Stresses urgent need to link research with policy execution
CM Maryam launches helping aids project for special people
Devices worth Rs1 billion will be provided free of cost
Colombia declares health emergency due to yellow fever cases, deaths
The outbreak has resulted in 74 confirmed cases and 34 deaths
Chikungunya virus outbreak kills six on France's Réunion Island
The mosquito-borne virus has infected more than 33,000 people on the island so far.
South Sudan cholera patients died walking to clinic after US cut aid, charity says
The deaths last month are among the first to be directly attributed to cuts
CM Maryam shows satisfaction during surprise visit to Services Hospital
The chief minister visited various wards and the emergency department of hospital
Five-day anti-polio drive in KP from 21st
Over 800,000 children in Peshawar will receive the polio vaccine
1,061 Pakistani doctors get US residency programme
PMDC president Dr Rizwan Taj termed it immense pride for the country’s medical community
Aid cuts could leave more women dying in pregnancy and birth, UN says
Globally, there was a 40% fall in maternal deaths between 2000 and 2023, a UN agencies report showed
Pakistan listed among four countries that make up half of global maternal deaths: UN report
Maternal deaths include those related to complications during childbirth or pregnancy
President Zardari on path of recovery, says Dr Asim
Dr Asim confirmed that the President had tested positive for COVID
Scientists uncover simple way to cure hair loss
Protein called MCL-1 plays a key role in hair growth and follicle protection
Negligence not to be tolerated in health sector: minister
Says best medical facilities to be ensured
Punjab deploys thermal imaging tech for satellite monitoring of forests
Tech would mark significant step in curbing illegal deforestation, wildfires
A simple blood test could detect most common cancer
In cancer diagnosis, there’s a big push to go toward less invasive approaches
First autism school being built in Lahore, says CM Maryam
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz vows to uplift autism patients
Punjab minister visits hospitals pretending to be patient
She inspected the wards and reviewed the cleanliness
CM Maryam seeks operational plan to curb spread of AIDS in Taunsa
A joint mission comprising UNICEF, WHO, and the Punjab Health Department has been established
New drug turns human blood into mosquito-killing tool
Nitisinone, a drug for rare diseases, kills mosquitoes when present in human blood
Unlocking Neural Potential: The Speculative Implications of Brain Research Peptides
Some peptides are hypothesized to exhibit neuroprotective properties
Risk of 2,000 new HIV infections a day after US aid freeze, UN says
President Trump put almost all US foreign aid on hold upon taking office on January 20
WHO calls for immediate action as report shows 10% rise in child TB infections in European region
WHO's European region, which comprises 53 countries, reported more than 7,500 cases among children
Staying up late may fuel depression: study
new study suggests that sleep quality, alcohol use, and mindfulness could help explain why
Drug reaction at Mayo: lab finds injection fit for use, says powder mixed with wrong water
Three nurses have already been suspended in this case
Health minister orders strict action against medicine thief gang
Says highest number of stolen medicines reported from private hospitals
NAB detects Rs1.25bn scam in KP medicine procurement
The bureau has decided to escalate the matter to a formal investigation
Pakistan, Denmark agree to expand cooperation in healthcare
Minister says govt to facilitate health sector business opportunities
Report on families refusing polio vaccination sought
Federal health minister expresses concern over rising polio cases in Sindh
Scientists discover worrying link between marriage and obesity
Married men are over three times more likely than unmarried men to be obese, a new study has reveale
Measles cases in European region doubled in 2024 to more than 25-year high, WHO says
Children under five accounted for more than 40% of the 127,350 cases reported last year in region
World Kidney Day today: know treatment options, prevention tips
The kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood
Death of patients from drug reaction: three Mayo Hospital nurses found guilty
Minister says the nurses have been given show-cause notices
Kenya HIV patients live in fear as US aid freeze strand drugs in warehouse
Without US funding, stocks all US government-donated HIV medicine to Kenya are worryingly low
Woman dies as Karachi reports first death in 2025 from brain-eating amoeba
Bacteria is transmitted in body with contaminated water through nose
Saudi Arabia takes special medical initiative for pilgrims
Mobile scooters will provide emergency medical assistance
Could chewing wood boost your brain's memory?
Chewing on hard material could raise levels of a naturally occurring antioxidant in the human brain
Two die, 14 fight for life after injection administration at Mayo Hospital
Three of patients are on ventilators; body formed to probe the matter
Europe should diversify drug supplies to face health crises, ministers say
The health ministers of 11 European Union countries made the recommendation
US CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say
The CDC's move comes amid one of the largest measles outbreaks the US has seen in the past decade
Mayo hospital's CEO, MS removed over incompetence, says minster
Says no compromise on patients’ treatment
Two dead, nearly 230 sickened in US measles outbreak: authorities
A measles outbreak in the southwestern US has killed two people and infected more than 200.
Mayo Hospital gets new MS, CEO after CM Maryam's surprise visit
Prof Haroon and Dr Ihtisham have been appointed as new CEO and MS respectively
CM Maryam suspends Mayo Hospital MS, CEO for 'dereliction of duty'
CM Maryam also checked the cleanliness of various hospital wards.
Punjab govt decides to outsource rural health centres
The CM was briefed that revamp of 766 out of 1,047 rural centres was complete
60pc of adults will be overweight or obese by 2050: study
The research published in the Lancet medical journal used data from 204 countries
US actions may set polio eradication back, WHO says
US actions may set polio eradication back, WHO says
Health experts warn against consuming deep-fried foods
Urge them to avoid samosas, spring rolls, and fried doughnuts
Pakistan reports two new polio cases as tally reaches five for 2025
Poliovirus cases surface in Punjab, Sindh
Pakistan thanks Saudi Arabia for $500m pledge for polio eradication
Pakistan last year reported a total of 74 polio cases
Melanotan-2 Peptide: A Promising Tool in Scientific Research
The peptide is primarily studied for its potential to influence pigmentation
Tiny pieces of plastic in water linked to physical, mental disabilities
They could enter the body through environment and damage the brain and nervous system
How taking breaks from your smartphone improves your mental health
Phones can have small, often hidden, costs for well-being
Saudi Arabia reaffirms $500m pledge for polio eradication in Pakistan, Afghanistan
The GPEI hopes to declare an end to the wild virus
Sindh reports polio case, rising this year tally to three
The latest polio case was confirmed in Larkana district
Punjab govt to launch Maryam Nawaz Community Health Services
39,000 lady health workers will become part of the program
'History will not forgive' failure to seal pandemic deal: WHO chief
Countries agreed to hold informal meetings in March to try to find compromises on trickiest issues.
Fertility doctors welcome Trump executive order on IVF
Dr. Fru is excited as the order, could open doors for many people to have a family at minimum cost
Cop guarding polio workers killed in Bajaur gun attack
Despite the attack, the campaign continues in all areas
WHO says polio mass vaccination campaign to resume in Gaza
Over half a million children would be vaccinated
Uganda discharges all eight Ebola patients, health minister says
The East African country declared an outbreak of the highly infectious disease late last month
South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump's aid cuts
Trump in January ordered a 90-day pause in all foreign development assistance
One-minute exercise inspired by astronauts boosts life expectancy, protects knees
Jump-based exercise like skipping could help prevent type of cartilage damage
Nearly 50 Texans infected with measles in growing outbreak
The latest sign that the once-vanquished childhood disease is making a comeback.
Virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fears
Some posts recycled old footage from China's draconian lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic
Africa's top health official presses US to resume health aid
Conflict was also threatening the health response in parts of Africa
Indonesia health programmes with USAID on hold, minister says
USAID has invested $800 million in Indonesia since 2020
Health workers kick off polio drive despite snow in Kashmir
“We risk our lives and leave our children at home”
World Cancer Day today: know all about themes significance, history
Cancer remains the leading cause of death globally
WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work
The budget cut will be discussed at the Feb 3-11 Geneva meeting
Punjab govt takes steps to address shortage of registrars in hospitals
The promotion of medical officers is expected to improve patient care
How Abu Dhabi used waste water samples to prevent spread of mpox
By collecting waste water from airplanes, we are now identifying monkeypox
CIA now says COVID-19 'more likely' to have come from lab
Beijing said the claims have no credibility
Zimbabwe fears US withdrawal from WHO will hit HIV/AIDS programmes
President Trump signed an executive order on the US withdrawal after his inauguration
PMD predicts cold and dry weather in most parts of country
A westerly wave is currently influencing the western and upper regions of the country
Minister for on time completion of TB Hospital revamping in Sargodha
Reviews progress on activating hospital
China's ageing villages face yawning healthcare gap in fragile economy
China's development model is at a crossroads
Wuhan keen to shake off pandemic label five years on
On January 23, 2020, with the then-unknown virus spreading, Wuhan sealed itself off for 76 days
Thatta reports polio case, raising tally to 73 cases for 2024
This is the first polio case reported in Thatta
Deaths from smoking in Pakistan surpass S Asia, global averages: survey
Pakistan reports an annual death rate from smoking of 91.1 per 100,000 people
Polio case reported in DI Khan, raising nationwide tally to 72 in 2024
A day earlier, a case was reported in Jacobabad
Suspected outbreak of Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania, WHO says
The viral hemorrhagic fever has a fatality rate as high as 88%
Punjab increases seats in medical colleges for Islamabad-based students
Admission date has been extended
How many times it's normal to get up in night to pee
More frequent visits may also be a warning sign of urinary tract infection
Polio case detected in Karachi as 2024 tally reaches 70
Nationwide polio campaign of this year is scheduled to take place from Feb 3-9
China discovers cluster of new mpox strain
Mpox spreads through close contact and causes flu-like symptoms
Poliovirus case confirmed in Tank district
Polio campaign of this year is scheduled to take place from Feb 3-9
Avian flu risk still 'low' after first US patient dies from H5N1 virus: WHO
The virus is not circulating in humans but jumping into humans who are exposed to poultry or cattle
France identifies first case of new mpox variant, AFP reports
The patient was in contact with two people who had returned from Central Africa
Louisiana reports first bird flu-related death in US
The patient, who has not been identified, was hospitalized with the virus on Dec 18
HMPV: How this virus transmitted, symptoms, treatment explained
The illness can cause severe complications like pneumonia
China Health Commission to narrow gaps in mental health services
WHO estimates 54 million people in China suffer from depression
Record numbers of cancers diagnosed early
Nearly six in ten of the 13 most common tumours were caught at stage one or two
China says shared Covid information 'without holding anything back'
Covid-19, emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2020, killed millions of people
A smoker loses 20 minutes of his life for each cigarette: study
The sooner a person stops smoking, the longer they live
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says
The patient's sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene
Two new polio cases reported as 2024 tally surges to 67 in Pakistan
Cases were reported from Tank, Kashmore
This common phone habit can lead to anxiety, experts say
People who have strict routines around their phone usage may not suffer as much
Rwanda declares that Marburg virus outbreak is over
The East African country confirmed the first case in mid-September
Jacobabad reports fourth polio case, takes nationwide tally to 64 this year
Pakistan launched the latest nationwide anti-polio drive to vaccinate 44m children in 143 districts
Russia develops cancer vaccine to distribute free of cost
Vaccine is aimed at bolstering ability of immune system, eliminating cancer cells
Death of singer, 20, sparks warnings against 'neck-twisting' massages in Thailand
A Singaporean tourist also died after taking massage at parlour in Phuket
Unicef urges Afghanistan, Pakistan to achieve birth registration by 2030
India, Nepal, and Bangladesh are securing legal identities for millions of children
Jamrud polio officer says receiving death threat for vaccinating children
Police have registered a case
Malaria cases up again in 2023, African children worst hit, WHO reports
Malaria cases and deaths fell significantly between 2000 and 2015
30-minute exercise improves memory, enhances cognitive performance
The study was conducted by University College London
Undiagnosed disease in Congo puts children, malnourished at risk, WHO says
As many as 406 cases of undiagnosed disease were recorded in last two months
US FDA cited animal lab at Musk's Neuralink for 'objectionable conditions'
The agency was responding to concerns raised by Earl Blumenauer, a House Democrat from Oregon
Study links air pollution to head, neck cancer risk
Cells in the head and neck are especially vulnerable to air pollution
CM Gandapur deploys helicopter to dispatch medicines to Kurram
Helicopter to continue deliveries until district's land routes are reopened: CM Gandapur
Three new polio cases reported, tally reaches 59 for 2024
The new cases were reported from DI Khan, Karachi's Kemari district, Kashmore
Model immunisation centre established at Services Hospital
WHO provided technical, final support for the centre
New Zealand suspends poultry exports after first case of H7 bird flu
New Zealand suspends poultry exports after first case of H7 bird flu
Cheese may help reduce snoring disorder, says study
Researchers linked higher intake to a reduced likelihood of developing the disorder
Covid could cure cancer, researchers discover in tumour regression
The same infection that caused devastation can help create a cancer-fighting cell
Three new polio cases reported, 2024 tally reaches 55
Two cases reported from Balochistan and one from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Smog takes its toll on citizens' health as 61, 024 cases of respiratory diseases reported in Punjab
Govt has assured citizens that hospitals are fully equipped to handle influx of smog-related cases
Internet is adding to people's woes: study
Mental health warning issued over scrolling negative content online, joining social media row
MSs ordered to activate all inoperative ventilators in ICUs
Health department seeks a report on working of ventilators
WHO chief released from hospital in Rio de Janeiro
Tedros was earlier examined by health professionals on duty at the G20 summit
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
In the United States, Neuralink has already implanted the device in two patients
Punjab launches health week to develop healthy society
Screening camps set up in DHQ, THQ hospitals and all jail hospitals
