Health

Pilot project on hygiene and sanitation practices yields encouraging results

Here are seven ways your behaviour may be sabotaging your stress levels

Last year 10.4 million people were infected with TB, up from the estimate of 9.6 million a year earlier

20 to 25 patients that were being brought in at allied hospitals daily

Disease has an alarming prevalence in Pakistan  

The day was celebrated by Nestlé Pakistan to mark educating more than 100,000 children about nutrition

Policeman killed, eight injured in Peshawar, Bajaur

Furthermore, 222 confirmed dengue patients are currently under treatment at the three public hospitals of Rawalpindi

Up to Rs700,000 will be given to doctors, dentists, medical practitioners

From taking a nap to stretching before exercise, we dispel some popular myths

Philip Morris made 850 billion cigarettes last year – now it is planning for a smoke-free future

Health adviser urges medical superintendents to improve facilities

Personal trainer, Jack Silvanus of Sukh Chan in Lahore takes us through his day

Note high prevalence of allergic rhinitis among Pakistanis

Two other labourers hospitalised in critical condition

Garlic-based pharmaceutical products have become popular in recent years

Study links the heart attack and rehabilitation programs to healthy life of survivors

Head of committee says criminal law bill needs to be passed as quickly as possible.

Launches national health card scheme; says govt striving for people’s welfare

A separate feeder of electricity has been installed for the on-time completion of the project

Ailments thrive among people living near Satto Katla nullah

'The stigma around mental illness is a mark of shame'

Nawaz Sharif says National Health Programme is gradually being expanded across Pakistan

World Health Organisation reports 350 million people worldwide are afflicted with depression

Desai has faced conspiracy and corruption allegations since he was first selected in 2009 as future president of WMA

It is not hard to see that stunting in children and stunted economic growth happens in a stunted political environment

The web-based app does all the homework needed for a doctor before a patient walks in

Here is a list of six things healthy people religiously abide by

Health dept focusing on prevention, public awareness

They also appreciated improved healthcare service delivery in primary healthcare facilities

Even after operationalisation, managing these facilities on a sustainable basis is another challenge

Serves them right!

Ban to authorise municipal and city governments to impose penalties that could include prison terms, fines

'Golfers live up to five years longer than non-golfers'

On this World Mental Health Day 2016, let us acknowledge that these battles cannot be won alone

Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980

Pioneering new therapy launches two-stage 'kick and kill' attack on the virus

BSEK chief has gone to court against his arrest in NAB reference

Here are the reasons you should include them in your diet

The director general is the WHO’s chief technical and administrative officer, and oversees international health work

Statistics show a strong correlation between a nation's wealth and its levels of 'healthiness'

Study reveals married people are more likely to stay in shape

Depression in early pregnancy doubles risk of gestational diabetes, researchers say

The UN has approved several project proposals related to health, sanitation and water supply for the Fata area

It’s a machine that takes most of your primary care reading and connect you with a doctor over video chat

For health services not available in the country, our neighbour offers cost-effective, good quality options

Since September 11 and multiple economic crashes, parents have become obsessed with the futures of their children

People who slept more than an hour each day were 45% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes

The study investigates the link between weight gain and uncontrolled blood sugar

The venture, called Onduo, will initially focus on type two diabetes, the more common form of the disease