After ten years of research, 60 new genetic disorders and diseases have been discovered in thousands of people. Photo: File London: A detailed study of thousands of children with rare and incurable hereditary conditions has revealed 60 new diseases, most of which are genetic. A detailed comparison of the children and their parents has been…
Chikungunya, dengue and Zika virus outbreaks are increasing in many countries including France, which is attributed to global warming. Photo: File (Photo: File) France: The World Health Organization has warned for the second time that due to climate change, mosquito-borne diseases can spread far and wide. WHO has said that on the one hand, mosquitoes…
England: Plastic is responsible for a wide range of adverse human health effects, including cancer, lung diseases and birth defects. Analysis of plastic fragments dumped in the plastic manufacturing process, landfills, and oceans has revealed that plastic that comes into normal daily use can cause deadly diseases over time. The aforementioned study was conducted by…
The devastation caused by the cyclone in Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique has increased the spread of cholera and malaria, as well as malnutrition. Meanwhile, more than 300 health facilities have been destroyed or flooded in the three countries, limiting health care access. The cyclone’s destruction increased public health risks including a surge in the spread…
By eating fruits, vegetables and low carbohydrates, diabetics can stay away from many diseases. Photo: File Boston: Fruits and vegetables are a treasure of health and nutrition and now a study has found that people with diabetes can live longer by eating fruits and vegetables to protect themselves from life-threatening diseases like diabetes, blood pressure…
Women drink home-made food and drinks, Prof. Shabnam Nadeem, Dr. Shaista Ahmed and Dr. Raheela Imtiaz. Photo: File Karachi: About 60 percent of Pakistani women in Pakistan are obese, including married and teenage girls, 80 percent of women are overweight according to the Asian standard of obesity. The main cause of obesity among Pakistani women…
The patient entered the room in a weak state. The walking was slow, the face was pale, the eyes were yellow. On asking, he said that this condition has been there for many days. No hunger at all. Vomiting often occurs and does not like to eat anything. This happens in jaundice or hepatitis. In…
To mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, the UN agency has released a report highlighting progress and challenges in delivering care for these 20 conditions, which mainly affect the world’s poorest people. NTDs are caused by a variety of pathogens including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and toxins, and can be deadly. Other examples are Buruli…
File photo Due to the blowing of icy and dusty winds in winter, various respiratory diseases, especially colds, colds and coughs also start to gain strength. A recent American study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology blames our noses for winter ailments. According to scientists, in a 5-year study, it has been…
