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This Pakistani girl's rant against breast cancer trolls is going viral
Serves them right!
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Philippines' Duterte to ban smoking in public
Ban to authorise municipal and city governments to impose penalties that could include prison terms, fines
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Staying healthy may help golf performance
'Golfers live up to five years longer than non-golfers'
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World Mental Health Day
On this World Mental Health Day 2016, let us acknowledge that these battles cannot be won alone
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Obesity, a global killer, on the rise in developing world
Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980
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In a first, 'Breakthrough' treatment may have cured British man of HIV
Pioneering new therapy launches two-stage 'kick and kill' attack on the virus
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Under detention: Report on Anwar Zai’s health sought
BSEK chief has gone to court against his arrest in NAB reference
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9 benefits of pomegranates
Here are the reasons you should include them in your diet
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Pakistan's former health minister among top contenders for WHO chief post
The director general is the WHO’s chief technical and administrative officer, and oversees international health work
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These are the world's unhealthiest countries
Statistics show a strong correlation between a nation's wealth and its levels of 'healthiness'
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Stay fit: Want to stay slim? Tie the knot!
Study reveals married people are more likely to stay in shape
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Depression linked to diabetes during pregnancy, study reveals
Depression in early pregnancy doubles risk of gestational diabetes, researchers say
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En route to facilitating NGOs
The UN has approved several project proposals related to health, sanitation and water supply for the Fata area
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These ‘health ATMs’ serve as doctors where there are none
It’s a machine that takes most of your primary care reading and connect you with a doctor over video chat
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Medical tourism: In Indian hospitals, life-saving treatments for Pakistani patients
For health services not available in the country, our neighbour offers cost-effective, good quality options
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Helicopter parenting: When doing too much for your child is harmful
Since September 11 and multiple economic crashes, parents have become obsessed with the futures of their children
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Don't overdo naps - a long one could trigger diabetes
People who slept more than an hour each day were 45% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes
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Avoiding weight gain may cut costs for diabetics
The study investigates the link between weight gain and uncontrolled blood sugar
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Sanofi, Google launch diabetes joint venture
The venture, called Onduo, will initially focus on type two diabetes, the more common form of the disease
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Study: Childhood cancer survivors live longer, healthier lives
Improvements align with new developments such as chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants
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Regular exercise tied to lower health costs with heart disease
Need another reason to exercise?
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Congo virus: On a lookout for its preys
The untreatable virus can be avoided if necessary precautions are taken
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270-kg man struggles on ventilator
Abdul Jabbar Tunio,39, struggles for his life
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Health first: ’Tis the season to be peachy
Here are some rare benefits of including peaches in your daily diet
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How digital addiction impacts children
We are gradually losing our originality and depth as social media takes over our life
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Vitamin D tablets may help reduce asthma attacks, review finds
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects around 300 million people around the world
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Earlier diabetes diagnosis linked to worse mid-life heart health
The research focuses on the link between diabetes and heart
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Fitness trainer Maryam Nasim breaking stereotypes about Pakistani women
Certified trainer Maryam Nasim attempts to break stereotypes about Pakistani women working towards physical well-being
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US bans antibacterial soap chemicals over health risks
The FDA move took aim at 19 ingredients including the two most common, triclosan and triclocarban
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Study finds strong link between Zika and Guillain-Barre
The research focuses on the association between Zika virus and Guillain-Barre
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A healthy development
Federal and provincial governments have agreed on a common National Health Vision, applicable to the entire country
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Upbeat music may make people more cooperative
The study was based on the relation of music to management questions
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Detecting food allergens on the go
A California startup has developed a portable technology that will allow consumers to test their food for gluten
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The filter you choose on Instagram can reveal if you're depressed
What's your favourite Instagram filter?
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Sufficient omega-3 intake may cut risk of diabetic retinopathy
About 3,600 adults aged 55 to 80 took part in the research
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How to live a longer fuller life
Scientific glare is focused on understanding the parameters that confer longevity upon us
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Keep calm: 6 ways to battle post-vacation blues
Here are six ways that can help you come back to reality
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A rare condition is turning this boy's hands and feet into trees
Warts began to develop on the boy's palm and feet when he was only three months old
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200 people fall sick after ammonia leak in Bangladesh
Police and fire officials say hundreds of residents were also evacuated from their homes
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9 foods that resemble body parts
Can you guess what mushrooms look like?
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Did you know? Cupping is actually an Islamic practice
Hijama, as the practice has been referred to in Islamic texts, literally means 'sucking'
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Calcium supplements tied to higher dementia risk for some women
The study examined data on 700 women between the ages of 70 and 92 who didn’t have dementia
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Heart groups suggest people get up every now and then
Other studies tie increasing sedentary time to earlier death
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Paying smokers to quit may prove successful
A new study shows that financial inducements may help smokers overcome the habit
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Iranians fight rising infertility and taboos
An estimated three million couples are unable to conceive in Iran
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Study finds refilled water bottles are as dirty as your toilet
The germ count is alarming!
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Tanzanian rats with nose for trouble train to save lives
Rodents are found with a sense of smell as keen as a dog's but dismissed as a pesty vermin
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A death in the family inspired an iPhone case that monitors your blood pressure
The case sports two radar sensors that detect tissue movement and blood flow
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Local government: District administration structure finalised
DCOs will be replaced by deputy commissioners
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How much exercise will lower chronic disease risk?
Experts review 35 years of research on the link between physical exertion and five chronic diseases
















































