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Health problems: Pakistan’s first female cabbie thrown off course
A recent brain haemorrhage has left Zahida Kazmi in the throes of disease and poverty
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Walk-in interviews: Doctors soon to be recruited as consultants
Will be paid well for serving in delivery outlets in peripheries, says Tarakai.
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Anti-corruption team raids Civil Hospital, Sukkur
During the visit to the X-rays room, team was informed by patients that Rs50 is being charged by staff for each X-ray
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People in their 30s were a lot happier in the '70s than today
There is no longer a positive correlation between age and happiness among adults
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Low-fat diet won't make you slimmer in long run
Analysis showed no difference in the average weight loss between reduced-fat diets and higher-fat diets
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6 foods that keep you warm in winter
Winter is the right season to get a tasty feel of foods that your body needs to charge itself to sustain the cold
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Anguish over India's move to ban 'rent-a-womb' industry
The industry has exploded in recent years with thousands of infertile couples flocking to India
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Morning workout vs evening workout – which is better?
We've listed a few important factors to help you decide
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Obese people need more vitamin E than others
Chronic deficiency in vitamin E could compound the wide range of diseases associated with metabolic syndrome
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Pre-hospital care: Emergency medical technicians course launched
Call for setting up an accreditation council for the programme
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TV ads with toy premiums lure kids to fast food
Research shows children's food preferences may be partially shaped by a desire for the toys featured in TV ads
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Diet lacking soluble fibre can lead to weight gain
Foods rich in soluble fibre include oatmeal, nuts, beans, apples, and blueberries
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Recipe: Chocolate mug cake
All the goodness of chocolate cakes in one, small mug
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9 steps to a healthy you
Fortify your inner and outer strength, one step at a time
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Re-evaluating diets
Don’t choose a plan you cannot sustain
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Breast cancer: Think pink
Breaking the stigma attached to breast cancer in Pakistan
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Confiding in therapists: Watch what you’re saying
What stops a therapist from divulging a patient’s deepest secrets?
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Orchestrating a master class
Abandoning traditional teaching methods, Sheikh Jawad Ahmad aims to empower the deaf
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Ailing Pakistani girl arrives in India for treatment
Basma arrived in India on Thursday, is set to undergo treatment and surgery
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Neglected area: Centres for psoriasis patients needed
Dermatologists say 20 per cent of the total skin patients in Pakistan suffer from psoriasis.
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6 tips to help you get the perfect sleep
Having trouble sleeping? These tips might help
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Unusual birth: Woman delivers baby girl in hospital toilet
Despite the poor condition of the toilet, both the mother and the newborn are in stable condition
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4 reasons walking is actually a hardcore exercise
Fitness trainers highly recommend walking for a better and healthier life
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Eye hospital appeals for assistance
The trust’s president Lt Gen (retd) Hamid Javaid said they provide free treatment worth Rs800m annually
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6 ways to nourish dry skin this winter
Six tricks that will leave your skin glowing with a soft and moisturised touch
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India to press drug firms to tackle cough syrup abuse
India seized about 83,000 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup in the six months through March
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5 ways to increase brain efficiency
Drinking more coffee and eating more chocolate could increase your brain efficiency
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7 days, 7 healthy dinners
Experimenting with your foods is the best way to keep you motivated to shed some weight
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How not to talk to an expecting mother
Speak at your own risk…
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Recipe: Parmesan cheese pasta
A rich and creamy platter to keep you warm in the chilly days ahead
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A hidden life: ‘Get me treated or let me die’
The story of a boy who had to undergo a gender reassignment surgery to finally be happy
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Morning light exposure may lead to weight gain in kids
Study shows children who are exposed to more light earlier in the day tend to weigh more
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A closer look at self harm
Individuals with a severe case of self-harm stemming from psychotic disorders need medication as well as therapy
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4 foods that can help slow down ageing
Ageing is a natural phenomenon, but consuming these foods can help slow down the process
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Lose weight to avoid cancer
A new study has found links between obesity and cancer
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Zuckerbergs to start healthcare school
Zuckerberg's wife works as a pediatrician and has also been a teacher
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Emotional attachment to work good for your health
New study says workers who identify with their work have better psychological well-being
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5 foods and drinks that aid digestion
If you suffer from constipation, start consuming these foods and drinks
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6 unheard-of ways to boost energy
Six tricks to revitalize yourself after a long, strenuous day
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Obesity, diabetes threaten economic health: Saudi minister
The Gulf has a mounting problem with obesity, which is associated with diabetes
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Lisa ‘shocked’ at misinformed views of cancer
Actor says onus on media to debunk myth that disease is tantamount to death
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Easing into winter : How to avoid getting sick during seasonal change
Precautions before you’re bedridden with flu, fever and all those viral infections
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Perception on breast cancer has evolved: Mahira Khan
The involvement of celebrities improves outreach and creates a strong comfort level, she says
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Recipe: Cottage cheese rolls
The ideal 10-minute snack
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Health service: Pindi Gheb THQ Hospital in dire straits
Patients suffer due to dearth of doctors, funds and modern equipment
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Yoga can improve a man's parenting skills
Men demonstrated a sense of awareness and an acceptance of their vulnerability through the practice
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Public hospitals using untested medicines worth millions of rupees
The Sindh government's only drug testing laboratory is non-functional
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5 tips for a snack that packs a punch
It’s certainly something that needs attention, especially for those who are watching their weight
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6 reasons why you’re constantly worn out
Research reveals one in three people admit to being permanently worn out because of the pace of modern life
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Beware! Work stress may lead to stroke
It was also found that women with high stress jobs were more vulnerable to strokes than men with high stress jobs