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Following evidence that estrogen and vitamin D work together to promote bone health, new research from China now suggests that they could also help to stave off metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online -) Following evidence that estrogen and vitamin D work together to promote bone health, new research from China now suggests …

With the opioid crisis in the spotlight, scientists are searching for new ways to tackle pain. One group has turned its attention to a lethal toxin that occurs naturally in some marine creatures Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online – ) With the opioid crisis in the spotlight, scientists are searching for new ways to tackle pain. One …

A large new study has examined the effects of vitamin D on a diverse group of adults and found no evidence that this supplement can prevent type 2 diabetes Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online – ) A large new study has examined the effects of vitamin D on a diverse group of adults and found no evidence …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday chaired a meeting of the Task Force on Health wherein he discussed the matters pertaining to the health sector. The meeting was attended by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Zafar Mirza, Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid and senior government officials

  KARACHI: Use of poor quality manual kits in blood transfusion process is the leading reason behind spread of infectious diseases, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, apart from donors with risky behaviours. This was stated by Hasan Abbas Zaheer, National Coordinator of the Safe Blood Transfusion Programme (SBTP) while speaking to Dawn with respect to the …

SHANGLA: A polio case has surfaced for the first time in the last two decades in Shangla district after the virus was detected in an 18-month-old boy, who lives in Dedal Kamach area along the bank of the Indus. Dedal Kamach is connec­ted to Buner and Torghar districts and is a border region of Shangla district. According to the district …

LARKANA: In a startling revelation that throws into question credibility of entire process of blood screening for HIV being carried out by government health facilities, six emplo­y­ees of Sindh High Court who initially tested HIV positive in a test conducted by Chandka Med­i­cal College Hospital (CMCH) were declared HIV negative in the second test the same day at private laboratories. …

Older adults with insufficient vitamin K are likely to be at higher risk for mobility disability, according to new research.Dietary sources of vitamin K include kale, spinach, broccoli, and other leafy greens Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online -) Older adults with insufficient vitamin K are likely to be at higher risk for mobility disability, according to new …

The internet has been around for less than 3 decades, but the technology has already had an immense impact on the way humanity functions Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online -) Technology has impacted human activities monumentally. Now, scientists want to know if human brains are being affected too.The internet has been around for less than 3 decades, …

Medical experts on Saturday warned citizens to take enough intake of liquids especially those who have prolonged exposure to sunlight and people who exercise outdoors to avoid dehydration ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP –  ) :Medical experts on Saturday warned citizens to take enough intake of liquids especially those who have prolonged exposure to sunlight and people …