Baltimore: Researchers have reported a new type of disease that could put one in three people at risk. Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM) refers to the relationship between metabolic diseases such as kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity and cardiovascular disease. It is not technically a new disease but a new way of looking at how…
London: Young children who are very close to their parents have more feelings of kindness, caring, and concern for others than other children. A new study recently found that children who are emotionally close to their parents are less likely to experience mental health problems during early childhood and adolescence. Conversely, however, children whose relationships…
Amsterdam Dam: A study has revealed that running is as effective as anti-depressant medication in improving mental health. Researchers at the University of Verge in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, studied 141 people with depression, anxiety, or both. In the study, these individuals were offered two types of treatment (i.e., running or medication) over a 16-week period….
Caretaker Health Minister Sindh Dr. Saad Khalid took notice of the sale of antibiotics without prescription. The spokesperson of the health department says that the chief drug inspector has been directed to check the medical stores and pharmacies and stop the sale of antibiotics, narcotics controlled drugs without prescription. He directed Regional Drug Inspector Karachi…
—File photo 21 cases of malaria have been reported in Karachi during the last 24 hours. According to Sindh Health Department spokesperson, maximum 8 cases of malaria have been reported from Malir district. The spokesman of Sindh Health Department has said that 5 cases of malaria were reported from Korangi, 3 each from Central and…
A piece of tetratinite discovered in Mexico Cambridge: Cambridge University researchers are trying to build a space magnet on Earth that could end the West’s dependence on China for renewable technology. Researchers call tetranite a ‘space magnet’ that could revolutionize energy-harvesting technology. Magnets are essential for electric vehicles, windmills and other innovations considered important for…
Eating foods rich in iron is important because iron is essential for the formation of hemoglobin, the main component of red blood cells. Iron also helps in the production of myoglobin, which supplies oxygen to the muscles, and helps with energy metabolism and immune function. To better understand the importance of iron intake, nutritionist Lovinit…
Washington: A study led by researchers in the US has found that a drug used to treat high blood pressure can prevent post-traumatic headaches. Murray Riskand, director of the VA Northwest Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center in Seattle, Washington, and senior author of the study, explained that there are few treatment options for…
—File photo 111 new dengue patients have been confirmed in Punjab province during the last 24 hours. According to Provincial Health Secretary Ali Jan Khan, dengue was confirmed in 5 thousand 580 patients in 36 districts of Punjab this year, of which 2 thousand 168 dengue patients were reported in Lahore. According to Ali Jan…
—File photo The anti-polio campaign has ended in 35 districts of Balochistan including Quetta. According to the Emergency Operation Center, the anti-polio campaign in different districts of Balochistan continued for 7 days, which ended yesterday, however, the anti-polio campaign will continue in Mastung today and tomorrow. The anti-polio campaign will continue today in the 3…
