A recent groundbreaking study has identified 15 factors that significantly contribute to the risk of developing dementia at an early age. The findings offer valuable insights into the lifestyle and health-related risks…
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Experts Propose New Definition for Obesity, Highlighting Body Fat Over BMI
In a groundbreaking move, health experts are advocating for a redefinition of obesity that prioritizes body fat percentage over the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI). This proposed shift aims to provide a…
Tanzania Reports Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak
In a concerning development, Tanzania has reported an outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious and deadly disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus has claimed eight lives…
Zombie Deer Disease: What You Need to Know About Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), often referred to as “Zombie Deer Disease,” is a prion disease that affects deer, elk, and moose, causing them to exhibit erratic behavior, weight loss, and incoordination—hence the…
NICVD’s Impact on Heart Disease Treatment in Pakistan in 2024
In 2024, the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in Pakistan has made significant strides in the treatment of heart diseases, offering care to thousands of patients across the country. The NICVD’s…
How Deregulation of Non-Essential Medicines is Fueling Growth in the Pharma Industry
in recent years, the deregulation of non-essential medicines has played a significant role in boosting the pharmaceutical industry. This move has not only streamlined the process of bringing new drugs to market…
Climate Change Fuels Rise of Vector-Borne Diseases in Pakistan: World Bank Report
The World Bank, in collaboration with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the Climate Support Facility (CSF), has issued a stark warning about the role of climate change in the spread of…
Leishmaniosis: KP scientists discover indigenous drug for treatment
PESHAWAR: A duo scientists in medicine have succeeded to prepare an indigenous drug for treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL), a painful skin disfiguring and constantly on rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during…
Medicine production: PPMA urges PM to withdraw 17pc tax on raw materials
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to immediately withdraw the unjust 17 percent general sales tax imposed by the Imran Khan government on raw materials…
PPMA condemns allegations against efficacy of Pakistani drugs
KARACHI: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) on Tuesday strongly condemned and categorically dismissed recent media reports in which it was alleged that the drugs produced in Pakistan often “do not meet…