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
Scientists discover bacteria could be used to fight bowel cancer
The bacteria can be found in many foods
Hospital ransacked after dengue patient dies in Peshawar
Patient’s relatives accuse doctors of negligence; administration denies allegations
Toxic smog: 5,000 asthma patients reported in Lahore hospitals
Majority of patients are suffering from difficulty in breathing
Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens
Dense populations in cities exacerbate the spread of the disease
The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety
It's not always easy for workers to find space for deep breathing exercises.
Punjab government claims breakthrough in artificial rain technology
CM Maryam Nawaz praised success as historic moment for Punjab
National health emergency stressed as smog crisis deepens
WWF Pakistan writes a letter to PM for action
What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
resistance training that builds muscle strength, endurance also needed
Dengue claims life of 14-year-old girl in Lahore
The suspected patient was admitted in Mayo Hospital two days ago
Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke
Best way to reduce your risk for stroke is also the best way to reduce other health problems
Study suggests caterpillar fungus may help reduce cancer cell growth rates
The discovery is an important step towards developing new drugs to treat the disease
Illegal clinics abound in Multan due to officials' negligence
People of Multan are demanding notice from the authorities
Unmarried, divorcees more likely to suffer from depression: Study
Unmarried people more likely to experience depression than those who are married
Section 144 imposed in capital to combat air pollution
It bans smoky vehicles, burning of crop residues and brick kilns emitting smoke
Delayed Gaza polio vaccinations to resume on Saturday, agencies say
The final phase of the campaign had aimed to reach an estimated 119,000 children
Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back
Working with a therapist can help people take small steps toward having fun again
Punjab govt takes remedial steps to combat smog
Air quality index in Shimla Hill reached alarming levels of around 300
Record high 8.2m TB cases reported in 2023
India, Indonesia, China, Philippines and Pakistan account for more than half of global TB burden
US detects H5N1 bird flu in swine for the first time
Since 2022, the virus has wiped out more than 100 million poultry birds
CM Maryam lays foundation stone of Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital
All patients across the country will be treated in the hospital: Punjab CM
Pakistan reports another polio case as tally reaches 43
This is the first polio case from Chagai district of Balochistan
Nationwide anti-polio drive begins today
45 million children to be vaccinated from Oct 28 till Nov 3
Another case of Congo fever surfaces in Quetta
On September 4, a 55-year-old man was diagnosed with Congo fever
PM vows to eradicate polio with support of citizens, global partners
Says Pakistan stands with global community in this mission
Pig's brain back to life an hour after animal had died in experiment
Experiment aims to figure out how doctors can restore brain function
Make-A-Wish initiative: Kids with chronic illnesses perform Hajj, visit Disneyland
The children's travel wishes varied
Loneliness viewed as strongest link to premature death
People who cry at movies have higher chances of dying young
North Gaza polio campaign postponed due to violence, says WHO
This final phase is aimed to vaccinate more than 119,000 children
Sindh reports two new polio cases as virus crisis deepens
The fresh cases have taken the nationwide tally to 39 this year
Over 10 million women in Pakistan at risk of breast cancer: Dr. Umar
Women to prioritise their health by undergoing timely mammography screenings.
Four children test positive for poliovirus in Balochistan, KP
The total number of polio cases this year has reached 37
Mpox vaccine rollout in Congo slower than expected, health official says
Congo's mpox vaccination campaign launched this month in the hard-hit east
WHO says Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases
Chronic lifestyle diseases include heart attacks, stroke, asthma and lung diseases
WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine for adolescents
The WHO declared mpox a global public health emergency
Palestinian students arrive in Lahore for medical studies
Al-Khidmat Foundation facilitated departure of the students from Cairo
Australia commits $64 million to protect against bird flu
Earlier this year, Australia dealt with three parallel outbreaks of bird flu
Punjab govt to launch 'Chief Minister Insulin for All' program
Patients of Diabetes Type-1 would get insulin at their doorsteps through card
One in seven children and teens impacted by mental health conditions: UN
one-third of mental health conditions emerge before the age of 14 and half before the age of 18
Stigma adds to Burundi's challenges in mpox fight
The disease is suspected to have killed more than 800 people in Africa this year
Pakistan to develop Polio vaccine with cooperation of UNICEF
Meet the local demand, reduce burden on foreign reserves
Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says
Women continue to live longer than men and life expectancy improvements are still occurring
Four more polio cases reported as tally reaches 32 this year
Cases detected in Jacobabad, Malir and Dera Ismail Khan
Don't fall for fake dentists offering veneers and other dental work on social media
Veneers last between 5 to 15 years before they degrade, to be replaced
New blood test will detect 12 types of cancers
Just a couple of drops of blood could tell you if you had lung, breast or bladder cancer
Congo launches its first mpox vaccination campaign
Officials held a ceremony to mark the start of vaccinations at a hospital in eastern city of Goma
Ghana reports first mpox case but variant not yet clear
Ghana previously recorded cases of mpox in 2022 and 2023
Nearly 40pc young people could be shortsighted by 2050: study
Playing outdoors is thought to reduce the risk of myopia in children
Dozens of health workers killed in Lebanon over past day, WHO says
Rising tensions in the Middle East have also led to air travel chaos
Dengue onslaught - How can you stay safe?
As many as 152 cases were reported across Punjab during last 24 hours
Pregnant women who use cannabis may affect brain of their babies: Study
The study done by the University of Canterbury in New Zealand
South Korea to lift fees for doctors treating severe illness in strained medical system
Thousands of trainee doctors walked off the job in February
Want to burn calories? Climbing stairs might be the most effective exercise for you
Research shows you burn about 20 times more calories going up stairs than walking on flat ground
126 new dengue cases confirmed in Punjab
‘Hospitals well-prepared with adequate medicines, treatments to combat virus’
PMD issues dengue outbreak warning for month of October
The department said that dengue may see a significant rise in Karachi, Lahore, and other cities
Mpox vaccine rollout faces challenges in east DR Congo
Residents of Kamituga will be among the first to be vaccinated when the campaign begins on October 2
Another polio case reported in Balochistan
22 cases of the disease have so far been reported in the province this year
Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you
Experts say climate change has led to longer and more intense allergy seasons.
Scientists turn CO2 into a powerful cancer-fighting compound
Bacteria-based technology could help combat climate change
Almost 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa this year, WHO says
Mpox can spread through close contact
India reports first case of mpox from new, fast-spreading clade 1b variety
The patient is a 38-year-old man who had travelled from the United Arab Emirates
Damage to brain network linked with increased religious fundamentalism: Study
Right hemisphere of brain was associated with higher scores on religious fundamentalism scale
Dow University says news of MDCAT paper leak is fake
Reports of MDCAT paper leak dismissed as fake by Dow University officials
5,000 parents refused to give their kids polio drops during campaign in Balochistan
Health ministry voices concern
Mpox is not under control in Africa, warns Africa CDC
The number of mpox cases in Africa has surged 177%
One dead from Nipah virus in India's Kerala; second death this year
There is no vaccine to prevent infection and no treatment to cure it
Man with no prior health issues suffers brain haemorrhage after loud DJ music exposure
The unusual case surprised medical professionals
