Glasgow: A study has shown that constant use of social media can lead children and young people to engage in harmful behaviors such as alcoholism, drug use, smoking and gambling. Researchers from the University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde and Public Health Scotland examined the impact of social media on young people aged 10 to…
Newcastle: A new study has found that making certain lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of cancer. The validity of lifestyle recommendations made by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the American Institute for Research (AICR) in a study conducted by researchers at the University of Newcastle, UK. was reviewed. Other recommendations set by…
California: Technology company Meta’s sub-messaging application WhatsApp has introduced a new secret code feature for users to keep their conversations private. Using this feature, users will be able to hide their sensitive conversations with the help of a specific password. This feature is touted as an additional security dimension to ensure privacy for users, which…
—File photo During the last 24 hours, 77 new cases of dengue have been reported in Punjab province. According to Punjab Health Department, 14 thousand 335 cases of dengue have been reported in Punjab this year. Yesterday, 47 dengue cases were reported from Lahore, 10 from Gujranwala, 5 from Faisalabad and Rawalpindi. setTimeout(function(){ !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?…
Scientists have discovered a new cause of headache, after which the hopes of millions of people suffering from this disease have been awakened. Researchers have found that tension headaches are associated with neck inflammation. Research suggests that the common headache that affects two-thirds of Americans may be caused by inflammation in the neck. In this…
California: The most expensive cancer treatments that used to cost sky-high prices will soon become much cheaper thanks to research by chemists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). According to media reports, a team of scientists led by organic chemistry expert Prof. Ohioan Cowan has developed an innovative and budget-friendly method of producing…
President Dr. Arif Alvi – file photo President Dr. Arif Alvi says that HIV is not only preventable but also curable. President Dr. Arif Alvi has said in his message on the occasion of World AIDS Day that World AIDS Day is being celebrated under the theme ‘Let Communities Lead’. He said that the purpose…
Secretary Health Iftikhar Ali Shalawani – file photo Health Secretary Iftikhar Ali Shalwani says that fighting together with global partners to fight AIDS. Federal Ministry of Health organized a special event on the occasion of World AIDS Day. Secretary Health Iftikhar Ali Shalwani while addressing the event said that AIDS is a disease that we…
File photo Special Secretary Health Syed Waqar Al Hasan says that the Federal Ministry of Health received 52% less funds from the government this year, without increasing the budget, raids on hospitals and health centers will not improve. Syed Waqar-ul-Hassan has said in his statement in the Senate Standing Committee that only 23 billion rupees…
—File photo 342 new cases of AIDS have been reported in Balochistan province during one year. According to Balochistan AIDS Control Program Manager Dr. Khalid-ur-Rehman Qambrani, the number of registered AIDS cases in Balochistan has reached 2358. Dr. Khalid Qambrani says that 937 cases of AIDS have been reported from Quetta, 339 cases from Turbat…
