File photo The special anti-polio campaign has ended in 14 districts of Balochistan, while the campaign is still ongoing in 6 districts. According to the Emergency Operation Center, the anti-polio campaign is still ongoing in 6 districts of Balochistan. The Emergency Operations Center said that today is the third day of the campaign in Dera…
Fennel is famous for its aromatic taste and numerous health benefits, but it is also very beneficial in summer season. Fennel is used in many food items for flavor and aroma, but few people would be unaware of its summer benefits. Following are some of its benefits in summer. cooling: Fennel has a naturally occurring…
—File photo Patients of the capital Karachi are facing a shortage of tetanus injections. Senior Vice Chairman Pakistan Chemist and Druggist Association Abdul Samad Budhani has said that the patients are facing problems due to shortage of tetanus injection. Senior Vice Chairman PCDA says that ATS injection of tetanus is non-existent in Karachi, due to…
Carolina: A new study has found that vigorous exercise at least once a week can reduce the risk of dementia in people with high blood pressure. According to American media, in a study published in the ‘Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association’, experts studied 9,300 people in which they found that people who participated in vigorous…
— file photo 263 suspected cases of measles among children have been reported in Punjab during the last 24 hours. Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir has said that 12 thousand 220 measles cases have been reported so far this year. He said that during the last 24 hours, 40 cases of measles have been…
—File photo Illegal clinical laboratories have been established in the private sector across Balochistan. Illegal clinical laboratories are established in the private sector across Balochistan. In this regard, the Clinical Laboratory Regulatory Authority says in its report that there are more than 100 illegal laboratories out of 190 in Quetta, all 19 laboratories established in…
Florida: American researchers have warned that caffeinated energy drinks may cause colon cancer. Experts believe that ingredients in energy drinks may be linked to bacteria that can promote the growth of stomach cancer tumors. Cancer cells use an amino acid called taurine as their main source of energy, according to a study conducted at the…
A two-year-old child was disabled by polio in Quetta’s Gunj Bypass area. According to officials, five children have been affected by polio in Pakistan, four in Balochistan and one child in Sindh. Experts say that in view of the spread of polio virus, new cases are likely to emerge from across the country. The anti-polio…
File photo Due to heatwave, the postponed polio campaign in 6 districts of Balochistan has started from today. Dera Bugti, Jafarabad, Awsta Mohammad, Sahabpur, Sibi, Naseerabad were feared to be affected by the heat wave. The anti-polio campaign in 14 districts of Balochistan, including Quetta, continues on the sixth day. Polio teams are going door-to-door…
London: A new study warns that xylitol, a chemical used for artificial sweeteners, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. According to media reports, a study published in the ‘European Heart Journal’ has shown that high blood xylitol levels increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or other heart problems within three years….
