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Psychiatrist briefed lawmakers on Trump mental health: reports
'Trump is going to get worse and will become uncontainable with the pressures of the presidency'
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Capital treats symptoms rather than disease
Outgoing year saw more reactionary efforts than proactive measures
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Thai penis whitening fad drives social media nuts
Whitening, bleaching are not uncommon in other parts of world and are widely offered online
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RIHIS, Jordan health council ink deal
Deal aims to improve quality and safety in healthcare
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Influenza death toll raises question on PHC efficiency
Health experts say influenza is 100% curable, not life-threatening
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Health Hazard: Govt to act over adulterated milk
Strict action against those who use injections on cows to artificially boost milk production
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Some 386,000 babies born worldwide on New Year's Day, says UNICEF
Over half these births were estimated to have taken place in nine countries including Pakistan
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27-year-old Indian man commits suicide due to persistent hair fall
Raj's mother was looking for suitable life partner for him
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Diabetes, heart patients urged to avoid meat, soft drinks
Doctors say diabetes is reported on a large scale in Bahawalpur due to excessive intake of sweet
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Missing facilities plagued Sindh’s hospitals in 2017
The year saw a rise in viral infections and a decrease in medical facilities at govt hospitals
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State of health: Amid outbreaks, service delivery takes focus
Dengue dominated headlines even as K-P passed critical health laws.
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Where’s the fire: Health department rushes to rescue its facilities
Hospitals and health centres handed over to the private sector are in trouble
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NIH issues influenza advisory
Doctors told to stay vigilant for suspected symptoms; issues advice for precaution
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Two tomatoes a day may keep lung disease at bay: study
The effect was observed only with fresh fruit and vegetables, not processed
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US woman delivers baby from embryo frozen for 24 years
By some measures, it makes the embryo that became Emma Wren only about a year younger than her mother
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CJP visits Lahore's Mayo hospital for 'unannounced inspection'
Says will visit hospitals across Lahore to review healthcare facilities and ensure rights are not violated
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Tiny stem cell companies close in on major heart disease goals
Companies have overcome major hurdles to manufacturing stem cell treatments on a large scale
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Health challenges: Need stressed for collective efforts
Minister says govt is striving to achieve sustainable developments goals through cooperation with the provinces
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Health floats displayed on major roads in Faisalabad
Move aims to apprise citizens of facilities at basic rural health units, THQ hospitals
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Woman gives birth to baby girl during international flight on PIA
While congratulations poured in, some questioned why the full-term lady was allowed on-board
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5 ways to avoid gaining weight in winter
Don't pile on those extra pounds this year by following these tips!
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UVAS starts supply of ‘hormones-free’ beef for consumers
Citizens appreciated UVAS for taking this initiative for providing safe and quality meat to people
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Fitness First
Here are some helpful fat blasting moves you can do in the comfort of your own home
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Pakistani flag flies high as female powerlifter wins four gold medals in Singapore
Event is being held at Park Avenue Convention Centre in Singapore
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Health schemes in Sindh stagnant due to lack of funds
The govt has yet to release funds allocated in the ADP for a number of projects
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8 health benefits of eating peanuts
You won't believe number 8!
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DRAP decides prices of new generics
The prices will be notified after the cabinet approves them
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It’s all about hygiene
How has Pakistan had a paradigm shift and decided collectively and individually to literally clean itself up?
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US airline makes emergency pit-stop for bathroom break
Plane's toilets stopped working, inconveniencing passengers
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70-year-old Indian man dies mid-flight after denture chokes windpipe
Doctors said patient also suffered from hypertension, diabetes, and was partially paralysed
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Narcotics worth Rs 4 billion set ablaze at drug burning ceremony in Islamabad
Drug menace a life crippling threat to our society, says DG ANF
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Ask Asad: When I am angry, I lose all control over my words, actions. Can you help?
It happens instantaneously, I can't seem to control it
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Going online: Patients’ database to be launched in all hospitals
IT system to help prepare a complete and authentic data base of patients
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Health awareness walk held in Multan
DC Nadir Chatha says Punjab government is taking revolutionary initiatives in health sector
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Sharjeel Memon not allowed to visit public hospitals
He wants to have video ECG monitoring, an ETT, colonoscopy, ECHO and MRI done
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Balochistan to be purged of fatal diseases: minister
Diagnostic centres set up in 28 districts of province
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Kebabs could be banned under EU plans to combat heart disease
European parliament to ban phosphates necessary to keep kebab meat moist, flavoursome
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US man's tattoo leaves doctors with life-or-death dilemma
Doctors honoured the tattoo, leading to the death of the patient
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Childhood diarrhoea major cause of mortality, say experts
They added Pakistan is among the top five countries where death by diarrhoea is common
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Mother wants 'Sleeping Beauty' banned over 'inappropriate sexual message'
She believes the fairytale teaches children that it's okay to kiss a woman without consent
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Viagra to be sold without prescription in Britain
Officials hope the decision will avoid purchases of Viagra on websites operating illegally
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'Sex education can help teens delay onset of sexual activity'
Religious scholar says sex education should focus on what is sex permissible (halal) and what is not (haram)
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Diabetes, obesity behind 800,000 cancers worldwide: study
For men, obesity and diabetes accounted for more than 40 per cent of liver cancers
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Additional 2,000 beds to train postgraduate doctors
Health secretary says extra seats in different specialties will be created according to bed-doctor ratio
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Indian state health minister claims cancer is 'divine justice'
Sarma's remarks drew a negative response from political commentators worldwide and cancer patients
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Health Canada considers restricting painkiller tramadol
According to Canada's public health agency, more than 2,800 people died of opioid overdoses in 2016
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‘Punjab alone cannot battle hepatitis’
Health minister says all provinces must make joint efforts to eliminate the disease
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Shaming overweight kids can be toxic, warn doctors
Paediatricians urge parents and people in general to be more understanding
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26 clinics closed by health commission
Treatment centres were being run by dispensers and unqualified staff
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DHQ to get CT scan machines
Jhang DHQ had been certified with an MSDFS certificate