Health

Scientists have defined anorexia nervosa as a metabolic as well as a psychiatric illness Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online – ) Scientists have defined anorexia nervosa as a metabolic as well as a psychiatric illness. They suggest that treatments should address the hybrid nature of the potentially lethal eating disorder.A new study explores the genetic underpinnings of …

Provincial Health Minister Mir Naseebullah Khan Marri on Friday held an open court in his constituency Kohlu, with an aim to resolve public issues at their doorsteps QUETTA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP –  ) :Provincial Health Minister Mir Naseebullah Khan Marri on Friday held an open court in his constituency Kohlu, with an aim to resolve public issues at …

1769 prisoners of 6000 Rawalpindi Central Jail Adiala screened themselves at a special medical camp on Friday RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP –  ) :1769 prisoners of 6000 Rawalpindi Central Jail Adiala screened themselves at a special medical camp on Friday.District Health Officer (DHO), Dr Tahir Rizvi told APP that of the 1769 officials screened, Hepatitis C was found positive …

Taking medical ‘selfies’ and sharing them with a doctor empowers and reassures patients and can improve their relationship with the medical practitioner, a research has found ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP –  ) :Taking medical ‘selfies’ and sharing them with a doctor empowers and reassures patients and can improve their relationship with the medical practitioner, a research has …

Chinese scientists will begin the second-phase clinical trial of an HIV vaccine on 160 volunteers, Friday’s China Daily reported BEIJING, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP – ) :Chinese scientists will begin the second-phase clinical trial of an HIV vaccine on 160 volunteers, Friday’s China Daily reported. The candidate vaccine, DNA-rTV, relies on replication of the DNA of HIV to stimulate effective …

Doctors use lasers and retinoic acid to treat skin damage. Scientists have now uncovered a common mechanism that links both, paving the way for new treatments Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online – ) Doctors use lasers and retinoic acid to treat skin damage. Scientists have now uncovered a common mechanism that links both, paving the way for …

Having higher natural levels of iron could be both good and bad for cardiovascular health, according to new research. On one hand, it may lower the risk of clogged arteries, but on the other hand, it mayraise the risk of blood clots related to reduced flow Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online – ) Having higher natural levels …

Nearly 3,500 patients of UK mental health hospitals went missing from their facilities between April 2008 to March 2019, local media reported, citing the UK National Health Service (NHS) MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – ) Nearly 3,500 patients of UK mental health hospitals went missing from their facilities between April 2008 to March 2019, local media reported, citing the UK National Health Service (NHS).According to NHS figures, as cited by …

Fatimid Blood Bank in collaboration with Hyderabad Police will organize one day “Blood Bank Camp” here at Police Headquarters on Friday (July 19) from 9 am to 5 pm HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP –  ):Fatimid Blood Bank in collaboration with Hyderabad Police will organize one day “Blood Bank Camp” here at Police Headquarters on Friday (July …

The federal government has decided to formulate a policy regarding provision of better health facilities and treatment of drugs addicts, sources said on Thursday Peshawar (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online -) The Federal government has decided to formulate a policy regarding provision of better health facilities and treatment of drugsaddicts, sources said on Thursday.The government is planning to establish a health coordination unit …