Health

Karachi: Expressing serious concern over emergence of three polio cases in Sindh and terming the situation of polio as ‘alarming in Sindh’, the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC), Islamabad has requested the Sindh government to hurriedly convene a meeting of provincial task for polio eradication in the coming days to discuss and suggest measures to improve the situation, which would …

Sixty measles cases were confirmed in New Zealand’s Auckland including five news cases over the weekend, the Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) announced on Monday AUCKLAND, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP –  ) :Sixty measles cases were confirmed in New Zealand‘s Auckland including five news cases over the weekend, the AucklandRegional Public Health Service (ARPHS) announced on Monday. Local media reported that the region …

Lampreys are one of the oldest surviving species of eel-like jawless fish ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online -) Lampreys are one of the oldest surviving species of eel-like jawless fish. They populate both rivers and coastal sea waters in temperate regions around the world.These strange-looking fish are rendered particularly uncanny by their boneless, tooth-lined mouth. They are …

As many as 50 million people across the world have dementia, an umbrella term for a series of neurodegenerative conditions that cause memory los ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online -) As many as 50 millionpeople across the world have dementia, an umbrella term for a series of neurodegenerative conditions that cause memory loss. These conditions can become severe enough …

The American Heart Association (AHA) estimate that every year the condition kills 400,000 women approximately the same number of females who die from cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, and diabetes put together ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online -) The American Heart Association (AHA) estimate that every year the condition kills 400,000 women approximately the same number of females who die from cancer, …

The civil society’s representatives have demanded of the Sindh government to declare health emergency in the province and constitute Sindh AIDs Commission following the emergence of hundreds of HIV positive cases in Larakna and Hyderabad during initial screening HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP – ) :The civil society‘s representatives have demanded of the Sindh government to declare health emergency in …

Space in birth was essential for health of child and mother as well as for controlling population growth that was adversely affecting national economy, said additional deputy commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Wasim Hamid Sindhu NAWABSHAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP –  ) :Space in birth was essential for health of child and mother as well as for controlling population …

The Commissioner Hyderabad division Muhammad Abbass Baloch has directed the administration of Liaquat University Hospital (LUH) to expedite the work of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Nephrology Ward HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – APP –  ) :The Commissioner Hyderabad division Muhammad Abbass Baloch has directed the administration of Liaquat University Hospital (LUH) to expedite the work of Intensive Care …

In the first study of its kind, scientists have shown that eating ultra-processed foods leads to weight gain in human volunteers in as little as 2 weeks Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online – ) In the first study of its kind, scientists have shown that eating ultra-processed foods leads to weight gain in human volunteers in as little …

For many people, coffee is the magical brew that kickstarts the day, a much-needed pick-me-up in the afternoon, and sometimes even a well-appreciated digestive after dinner Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / Online -) For many people, coffee is the magical brew that kickstarts the day, a much-needed pick-me-up in the afternoon, and sometimes even a well-appreciated digestive after …