File photo Health knock at their doorstep program will start soon for people across Punjab. The meeting chaired by Punjab Health Ministers Salman Rafique and Imran Nazir reviewed the availability and delivery of diabetes and hepatitis medicines. In the meeting, issues related to insulin production and market availability for diabetic patients were discussed and screening…
In an alert, WHO noted that although just eight per cent of hospitalized coronavirus patients also had bacterial infections which can be treated with antibiotics, a staggering three in four were given them on a “just in case” basis. At no point during the global pandemic did the UN health agency recommend using antibiotics to…
(Photo: Reuters) Geneva: A new report claims that climate change is causing problems in workers’ mental health. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), a United Nations agency, extreme weather, climate change-induced disasters and extreme heat all contribute to anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). are putting In the latest report, the ILO said…
—File photo Medical experts have concluded from the results of a new study that e-cigarettes (vaping) can endanger heart health. America was hit by an outbreak in the summer of 2019, with US health officials claiming that 68 people died and more than 2,800 were hospitalized during the outbreak. According to ‘Science Alert’, the most…
Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending inequalities in sexual and reproductive health and rights, reveals that more than half of all preventable maternal deaths occur in countries which are in a state of crisis or distress. It highlights the role that racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination play in blocking progress on sexual and…
—File photo Medical experts say that vitamin P12 has a positive effect on the brain. According to medical experts, several studies have shown that vitamin D, or the sunshine vitamin, is essential for bones and the immune system, but it also promotes mental health. Researchers have come to the conclusion that vitamin D plays an…
New York: Although many people are distant from the war in Gaza, they are still aware of countless images of the conflict, news and protests around the world through TV, internet, newspapers and social media, and this familiarity has a negative impact on their mental health. It is making an impact. According to media reports,…
New York: A new study suggests that working during traditional hours can actually have positive effects on our health and may be related to health later in life. In a study conducted at New York University, scientists analyzed data from more than 7,000 people. In the study, they tried to find out whether working hours…
In a statement following a briefing last week by Bintou Keita, the head of the UN mission, MONUSCO, ambassadors condemned all armed groups operating in the country and demanded the immediate cessation of hostilities and of any further advances by the M23. They expressed concern over ongoing displacement in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu…
Maryland: A study has shown that people who vape may suffer from cardiovascular health problems despite not smoking. In a study conducted in the United States, the data of about 176,000 American citizens was reviewed. The review found that vapers were 19 percent more likely to develop heart failure than non-vapers. Experts still don’t understand…
