But now, there could be an easier alternative in the form of patches that can be simply applied to the skin, much like a sticking plaster. Early data from a vaccine patch trial in the Gambia has shown promising indications that it could be effective in protecting children from measles. The UN World Health Organization…
—File photo Measles is a viral infection that starts in the ‘respiratory tract’ (respiratory tract), a highly contagious disease that usually affects children. Since 2023, there has been a rapid increase in measles cases in European countries as well. According to the World Health Organization, more than 58,000 people in 41 of the region’s 53…
Older people who are infected with the herpes (a type of herpes) virus are twice as likely to develop dementia, a new study has warned. The research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, is the latest to point to an unknown role between certain types of viral infections and decline in brain function. Herpes…
Heavy smog is still ongoing in Lahore, the capital of Punjab province and its surroundings. According to the international website Air Quality Index, Lahore is still at the first place among the most polluted cities in the world. The air quality of Lahore is again dangerously unhealthy today, the pollution in the air of Lahore…
—File photo Due to the worst smog in Lahore, complaints of cold, flu, fever and throat infection have increased among the citizens. Smog continues in the city of Lahore and its surroundings in the province of Punjab. According to the international website Air Quality Index, Lahore is still ranked first among the most polluted cities…
—–File photo An outbreak of the highly rare fungal infection histoplasmosis has been reported in Islamabad. Dr. Naseem Akhtar, Head of Infectious Diseases Department of Pims Hospital, says that 2 cases of fungal infection histoplasmosis have been reported in Islamabad. Dr. Naseem has said that 1 person has died due to fungal infection histoplasmosis while…
Iconic photo Punjab Caretaker Minister Primary and Secondary Health Care Dr. Jamal Nasir formed a 5-member committee on the issue of eye infection from substandard injections. Dr. Jamal Nasir said that the committee will submit the report in 3 days after the investigation, the committee will also give suggestions to avoid such a situation. He…
A proper and balanced diet can reduce the fatality of TB by 50%. Photo: File Cape Town: Despite all the medical advances, TB (tuberculosis) patients are still present in the world, while it is a major medical challenge in Pakistan. Experts have presented more evidence of this. The first research comes from a pilot program…
File photo Every one of us is aware that a healthy life can be lived only by protecting every part of the body from diseases and thus all the parts of the body are important in their own place. According to medical experts, teeth have a special importance in the body that it is our…
Portsmouth: According to a new study, a minor infection with Corona has a long-term effect on cardiovascular health There may be effects. In a study, a team of scientists from the University of Portsmouth in the UK compared the stiffness of arteries before and after Covid. The study found that people who were diagnosed with…
