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Is cooking oil really the problem? Dr Yousuf Kamal Mirza explains five things every consumer should look for
Understanding cooking oil quality starts with choosing the right fats, essential vitamins and nutritional benefits
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Pakistan reports ninth polio case of 2026 as virus spreads in K-P
PM orders provinces to prepare coordinated polio eradication plan within a week
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France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda after patient dies
It is suspected that the victim was bitten by a midge carrying the virus in eastern France
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Novo Pakistan steps up to support insulin access
Novo Pakistan works towards long-term solutions to address diabetes care needs and support insulin access
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The unseen killer
Pakistan faces growing Hepatitis D challenge as gaps in Hep B diagnosis & screening leave thousands vulnerable
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Reckitt Pakistan launches its first AI-powered animation to help build healthy hygiene habits under Saaf Sehatmand Pakistan
Launched on Global Handwashing Day, the animation teaches children the importance of washing their hands with soap
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Putting better health in more hands: Reckitt Pakistan unveils 'Saaf Sehatmand Pakistan' in partnership with Aga Khan Foundation
The programme will provide safe water, improve toilets, build handwashing stations and teach hygiene to help children
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Cardiologists warn of rising heart disease among younger Pakistanis
Smoking inactivity and obesity linked to growing heart risks among younger Pakistanis says NICVD expert
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The rise of the best skin clinic in Islamabad: Innovation meets patient care
Dr Uzair Khan says the clinic combines internationally recognised brands with advanced AI-driven treatment planning.
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Inside Pakistan’s illicit cigarette crisis: How tax policy backfired
A thriving illicit trade of more than 40 billion cigarettes a year is undermining Pakistan’s tax policy objectives
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Could insight from cats lead to breast cancer cures?
Study finds feline cancers mirror human disease, offering clues for new treatments
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Dangerous chemicals detected in hair extensions, study warns
Out of 169 identified chemicals, many were associated with risks of cancer, developmental issues, reproductive health
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Hamdard Pakistan celebrates 3rd Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said Awards 2025 with a 'Wellness Redefined' theme
The event reaffirmed Hamdard Pakistan’s pledge to drive national social growth, holistic health, and future prosperity
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When access decides ability
How lived experience, corporate shifts and design failures shape opportunity for persons with disabilities in Pakistan
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Punjab orders province-wide mental health screening for police personnel
Stresses that mandate is for addressing stress-related concerns
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How obesity is driving Pakistan’s diabetes epidemic
Around 34m adults in country lived with diabetes as of 2024 yet insufficient lifestyle interventions persist
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Pakistan built a world-class Polio system. Then 40,000 Karachi families said no
Global experts meet to ask how we go polio-free in 3 years
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Rise of vapes, e-cigarettes fuels new nicotine risks for Pakistan’s youth
Accessibility for Pakistani youth raises concerns over addiction, weak regulation
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I went to Valika hospital to find out if children got HIV there
Hospital reported cases to Sindh's HIV program in October, asked for screening
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Brain and Mind: Experts push for multi-layered mental health solutions, not just tertiary care
Can't dismiss income inequality, climate change when dispensing mental healthcare, say doctors at AKUH conference
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No food for thought
Across various life stages, gender discrimination in nutrition & patriarchal prejudices hinder physical development
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Built from the battle
At 24, Jovita’s world changed with three words, breast cancer. What followed was the fight that rebuilt her life.
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What to look out for at Health Asia 2025 happening at Karachi Expo Centre
From AI diagnostics to digital hospitals, global healthcare innovation is on display.
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Pioneer of epidural services in Pakistan, Dr Ursula Chohan, passes away
She performed country’s first epidural in 1986, founded Pakistan’s first formal obstetric epidural service
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Hyderabad’s psychiatrists learn from Jamshoro anthropologists
Blending anthropology with psychiatry can foster culturally informed, compassionate mental health care.
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From scapegoat to centre of care: MoltyFoam’s new TVC champions mothers after childbirth
The TVC silently captures a new mother's struggle and offers a hopeful vision of a family choosing care over conflict
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Pakistan’s beacon of cardiac excellence: Tabba Heart Institute secures fifth consecutive American College of Cardiology Platinum Award
Their campaign 'Dil Hai Toh Zindagi Hai' urges Pakistanis to undergo regular health screenings before problems arise
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How Trump’s claim on painkillers and autism sent Karachi mothers searching for answers
Fear and guilt after Tylenol remarks, but Pakistan paediatricians say the science hasn’t changed
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The shot they fear: HPV vaccine & the uphill battle
In a country where every new vaccine sparks rumours of infertility, the HPV shot faces the same mistrust
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Rabies, rage & rights
As stray dog bites rise, Pakistan faces a tense battle between public safety & animal rights. Can both be protected?
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When hospitals become HIV vectors
Lack of adherence to infection control SOPs has turned healthcare facilities into hubs of deadly outbreaks
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Antibiotic resistance: a plague of our own making
Despite mounting warnings, antibiotics in Pakistan are dispensed like everyday painkillers
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When the body turns on itself
Autoimmune diseases in Pakistan are frequently sidelined in diagnosis & in public health conversations
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The missed diagnosis
Without reliable diagnostics, even the best treatment plans in Pakistan often start with guesswork.
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No space to nurse
Lack of nursing arrangements mean mothers find formula feeding more convenient
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Transplanting hope: organ donation still a distant dream
With low public awareness & meagre facilities, patients with organ failure have dimmed hopes of survival
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From crisis to control: Balochistan’s polio breakthrough
Zero wild virus cases in 2025 mark a hopeful turnaround for the province
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No country for a woman alone
For many Pakistani women, living alone is a daily tightrope walk between freedom and fear
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Why some women want to die every month
PMDD isn’t bad PMS — it’s a severe, cyclical mood disorder that hijacks the brain and raises suicide risk sevenfold
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Weight-loss drugs may lower oral contraceptive effectiveness.: UK's MHRA
Alert follows 40 reports of pregnancy in women taking these weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro
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Coffee boosts healthy aging odds for women: 30-year study
Study of 47,513 women links higher caffeine intake, especially from coffee, to better odds of healthy aging.
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UK disposable vape ban goes into effect from June 1
UK disposable vape sales banned from June 1 amid environmental concerns and rising youth vaping rates
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The Days Aren’t Longer: Drowsiness and Lack of Sleep in Climate Change
With prolonged heat waves and little overnight cooling, heat exhaustion is emerging as a public health concern.
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Top 5 mistakes Med students make during Clinical Rotations and how to avoid them
Avoid these top mistakes in clinical rotations, from time management to self-care, says Medscape & Dr. Guedikian.
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WHO adopts pandemic accord without US as RFK Jr. confirms Washington's withdrawal
US Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. says Washington will not join the WHO’s pandemic preparedness agreement.
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What fluoride supplements really do — and why the FDA’s cracking down
FDA cites potential links between fluoride and altered gut bacteria, thyroid issues, and reduced IQ.
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Eco-friendly plastics may not be as safe as believed, scientists warn
A growing industry faces new questions about long-term safety risks.
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Bananas may vanish from export shelves by 2080: report
Climate change is fuelling crop disease and slashing yields for vulnerable farmers
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Cervical cancer silently claims lives
Taboos and lack of awareness on HPV transmission lead to thousands of premature deaths among women
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Cinnamon supplements can pose risks for people on anticoagulant medication: research
Study offers fresh insight into how natural products may affect medical treatments.

















































