London: People who are at risk of type 2 diabetes usually avoid sugar as much as possible, but new research suggests that salt also increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. A new study from Tulane University, published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, found that high salt intake is associated with an increased risk of…
File photo. Dr Qaiser Sajjad said that the system of running our health system is not correct. Unfortunately, the matter has now become public as to what is happening in the country. Leaders of Senior Doctors Forum, Pakistan Medical Association and Pakistan Islamic Medical Association addressed a joint conference in Karachi. Dr. Qaiser Sajjad further…
—File photo 17 Congo virus patients were transferred from Balochistan province to Karachi, out of which 2 have been discharged. According to the spokesperson of the Sindh Health Department, 16 of the 17 Congo virus patients brought from Balochistan to Karachi were transferred to private hospitals, of which 2 have now been discharged. The spokesperson…
Caretaker Federal Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan – file photo Caretaker Federal Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan has said that 500 hospitals across the country are being equipped with modern facilities. Caretaker Federal Health Minister Nadeem Jan visited Charsadda district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During his visit, Dr. Nadeem John inaugurated the Community Health Center in…
—File photo A Congo virus patient brought to Karachi for treatment from Quetta in Balochistan died. According to the spokesperson of the Sindh Health Department, the patient was transferred to a ventilator as his condition became critical. The Sindh Health Department says that the patient was under treatment in the special Congo Ward at the…
File photo Another patient suffering from Congo virus has been transferred from Balochistan to Karachi. According to the spokesperson of the Sindh Health Department, the patient is admitted to the Congo Ward at the Sindh Institute of Infectious Diseases. The spokesperson of the Sindh Health Department has said that according to the doctors, the condition…
Stockholm: A study has found that teenagers who suffer from obesity may develop 17 types of cancer later in life. People who are obese at age 18 or older have a significantly higher risk of developing chronic diseases like lung, brain and stomach cancer as they age. These types include liver, head and neck, thyroid,…
California: Instant messaging application WhatsApp has tested the feature of finding messages by date in its beta version. Using the feature, users will be able to easily find messages sent on a specific date. In a screenshot presented in a WhatsApp beta info report, it can be seen that there is a calendar button for…
People are becoming increasingly aware of the health problems associated with obesity. However, despite public health campaigns, misconceptions are common that obesity can affect the mental health of people with obesity. It is important to address these unfounded assumptions. This article will address the most common misconceptions about obesity. 1) Eat less and move more…
Photo edited Another case of Congo virus has been reported at Fatima Jinnah Hospital in Quetta, Balochistan province. According to the sources of Fatima Jinnah Hospital, a Congo virus patient has been transferred from Kasi Road to Fatima Jinnah Hospital. This is the second case of Congo virus reported in Fatima Jinnah Hospital today. According…
