Ambassadors held an open meeting on the human rights situation in the country, commonly known as North Korea, convened by Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. China and Russia opposed the meeting and called for a procedural vote by the 15 members, which was defeated. Alone and claustrophobic Briefing…
—File photo Dates, a nutrient-rich dry fruit, are the only foods that contain almost all the vitamins and minerals required for good health. Date palm has been cultivated since several thousand years BC, hundreds of date palm varieties are found all over the world including Pakistan. While numerous benefits of eating dates are mentioned in…
Hong Kong: It is often said that spending more time with people or friends is good for overall health, but recent research tells us that some alone time is also vital for mental health and social life. Ken Fung, director of therapy and psychologist at the Jadis Blurton Family Development Center in Hong Kong, has…
Celebrate Eid but don’t forget moderation in food As soon as the crescent of Eid is seen, where there is chaos everywhere, the women busy with household affairs focus on the menu of the Eid feast so that there is no shortage of food for the sake of the guests. setTimeout(function(){ !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version=’2.0′;…
Miroslav Jenča, an Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav in the UN Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, warned that the escalation threatens regional stability, international security and, above all, the people of Ukraine. Affected regions include Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kharkiv, Odesa, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk. Deadly trend “We are appalled by the increase in civilian…
The disease is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with 1.3 million deaths per year, the same as tuberculosis, another top infectious killer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report. “This report paints a troubling picture,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “Despite progress globally in preventing hepatitis infections,…
Beijing: A study found that exercising one or two days a week can be just as effective for weight loss as exercising every day. Lihua Zheng, an assistant professor at the China-based National Center of Cardiology Diseases and study author, said promoting exercise patterns on days off is important for people who find it difficult…
—File photo Medical experts say that hospitalized patients are at increased risk of pneumonia, while daily brushing reduces the risk of ‘hospital pneumonia’. According to medical experts, hospital-acquired pneumonia occurs when bacteria in the mouth mistakenly enter the patient’s airways and infect the lungs. The risk of getting ‘pneumonia’ is high. According to an American…
Photo courtesy of International Media Experts say that mental health refers to the overall well-being of the brain and its optimal functioning, including abilities such as cognition, memory, emotions, and decision-making. According to medical experts, on a daily basis every human being is doing some or the other action which proves to be harmful to…
Toronto: A new study suggests that drinking one or more glasses of 100 percent pure fruit juice per day may cause weight gain in children. The researchers say the findings provide guidance on limiting fruit juice consumption to avoid excess calories (calories) and weight gain. A review of studies in children found that a daily…
