Health

LAHORE: In the intensive-care ward of Lahore's Mayo hospital, pale, spotty children cry in the intense heat of the Pakistani summer -- victims of a devastating measles outbreak.Punjab, Pakistan's most populous province of which Lahore is the capital, has borne the brunt of the epidemic. It has 18,000 of the...

Red Bull, a popular energy drink, has faced bans in France and Denmark due to its potential health risks. It's important to spread this message for public safety, especially to families and friends with teenage children. Red Bull, found in supermarkets across our country, is consumed by many on a...

A Banana milk shake recipe so simple your kids can make it themselves . In 5 minutes or less, they’ll be ready to savor their  Shake. What a perfect way to eat a serving of fruit! Ingredients: 1   whole Banana 1   cup Milk 3   whole Ice Cubes Instructions For: Easy Banana Shake...

Sheesha is a water-pipe in which fruit-scented tobacco is burnt using coal, passed through an ornate water vessel and inhaled through a hose. Many of them whom do not smoke enjoys sheesha which comes in various flavor when they socializing. As you know smoking is bad for health and same goes to the sheesha...

The announcement comes just weeks after the Afghan government launched a new campaign to immunise more than eight million children between six months and five years old throughout the country. It said it had trained 46,000 volunteers to conduct the campaign which is funded by the American aid agency USAID,...

Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help,the person whose heart is beating improperly and whom begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness. However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be...

DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH - It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the...

Islamabad, 26 February, 2013: Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) organized a seminar on ‘Prevention and Awareness of Hepatitis’ at a local school in Karachi as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. PTCL is organizing a nation-wide drive to create awareness about Hepatitis and its preventive measures. Dr. Tariq Saeed...

LAS VEGAS--A big trend at CES this year is wearable tech, meaning essentially any smart gadget you clip, strap, or pocket to carry around. Part pedometer, heart rate monitor, and sleep tracker Design A small rectangular LCD screen dominates most of the Band's front face. Four silver studlike buttons sit...

The research, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, shows that those with the lowest vitamin D levels have more than double the risk of dying from heart diseases. Decrease in outdoor activity may cause deficiency of Vitamin D.  Another recent study found an increased risk of heart attacks in those with low. vitamin...

This is the picture of the busy road in Multan, named Masoom shah road, see the garbage on the footpath. There is garbage box at 1 minute distance away from this place, but people throw their garbage right in front of their houses, They keep their houses clean, but do...

There is no dearth of diseases in our beloved country. Poor health infrastructure, lack of education and health awareness, overcrowding, and poor environmental conditions are contributory factors. The results are that every now and then, we witness, outbreaks of diseases affecting the general masses and causing a heavy toll on...