As Pakistan experiences the after-effects of the monsoon season, combined with urbanization and poor sanitation, the country is witnessing a rise in mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, Zika virus, and malaria. Health…
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Superbug Crisis in Africa: Newborns Face a Growing Threat from Drug-Resistant Infections
In Africa, newborns are on the frontlines of a growing global health crisis: antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Neonatal sepsis, a severe infection affecting newborns, is becoming harder to treat as bacteria evolve to resist…
Losing Sense of Smell Could Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests
Losing your sense of smell might be more than just a minor inconvenience; new research suggests it could be an early warning sign of cognitive decline diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia….
Rise in Heart Attacks Among Youth: Experts Cite Poor Diet and Physical Inactivity as Major Causes
Heart attacks among young adults are on the rise in Karachi, with the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) reporting that 40 to 45 heart attack patients are admitted daily, 15% of…
How to Track Pollen Levels and Manage Allergy Symptoms Effectively
Allergies can make life miserable, especially when pollen is in the air. If you’re dealing with itchy eyes, runny noses, or constant sneezing, you’re not alone. Where you live and what you’re…
Vaccine: How It Works and Its Role in Disease Prevention
Vaccines are biological preparations made from weakened, killed, or fragmented microorganisms, or from biological materials such as mRNA or antibodies, that are designed to prevent diseases. By stimulating the immune system, vaccines…
Nutritional Disease: Understanding the Impact of Diet on Health
Nutritional disease encompasses a wide range of conditions caused by dietary imbalances, such as nutrient deficiencies, excesses, obesity, and chronic illnesses like cardiovascular disease, cancer, hypertension, and diabetes. These diseases can stem…
7 Drugs That Changed the World
For centuries, humanity has relied on various substances for healing, but only a select few have truly revolutionized medicine. These seven drugs stand out as game-changers in the medical world, with surprising…
Pakistan Pharma Summit 2024: Industry Leaders Strategize for Pharmaceutical Growth
The 7th Pakistan Pharma Summit, hosted at Islamabad’s Serena Hotel, attracted key industry leaders, government officials, and international experts to discuss the future of Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector. Mian Khalid Misbah ur Rehman,…
Scientists Uncover New Touch Sensor in Human Hair Follicles
Have you ever wondered how you can feel a gentle breeze on your skin or the soft touch of a feather? Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery: we have a hidden touch…