Health

The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance has led researchers to search for new compounds everywhere. This week in mBio, a multinational team of researchers in Europe report the discovery of a new antifungal antibiotic named solanimycin. The compound, initially isolated from a pathogenic bacterium that infects potatoes, appears to be produced…

A constant influx of bad news — pandemic, shootings, inflation, natural disasters, political turmoil — can feel, at best, soul-crushing. Now, a new study from Spain confirms the negative toll constantly being plugged into the news cycle can take. The researchers looked at how people were best able to manage…

Obesity afflicts approximately 42 percent of the U.S. adult population and contributes to the onset of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. While popular healthy diet mantras advise against midnight snacking, few studies have comprehensively investigated the simultaneous effects of late eating on the three main players in…

The Embassy of the Republic of Philippines in Pakistan on Saturday celebrated the ‘Kadayawan Festival’ at Chancery of the Embassy for the diplomatic corps and other guests. In her welcome remarks, Ms. Khan-Bagaporo, the host of the program, likened the Kadayawan festival to a celebration of a mother providing food…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says government is implementing a special emergency plan to improve anti-polio response.                        He said this in a tweet on Saturday, while expressing concern over the increase in number of confirmed polio cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.…

In his message on World Hepatitis Day being observed today, he said the risk factors for disease need to be addressed on an urgent basis by ensuring safe blood transfusions, use of auto-disable syringes and strict infection control practices in all healthcare settings. In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…

A nationwide study in China has found that long-term exposure to ozone gas is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality risks. According to the results published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health, the cohort study comprises about 100,000 Chinese adults aged 18 years and above. The participants were followed up for…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the resolve to defeat polio and make the anti-polio campaign a success. In a tweet today [Monday], the Prime Minister said this five day campaign began today [Monday], aims at targeting 25 districts which are most vulnerable to the virus. He regretted that…

COVID-19 vaccines have saved almost 20 million lives worldwide. It was stated by a latest study published in “The Lancet Infectious Diseases’. It analysed the data on vaccination rates, coronavirus fatalities and excess death records from 185 countries. Vaccines prevented 1.9 million in US, 1 million in Brazil and 507,000…

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed the desire to promote bilateral cooperation in the health sector. The desire was expressed during meeting of Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel who is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates with member of the Royal Family Sheikh Hamad…

World No-Tobacco Day is being observed on Tuesday to create awareness among the masses about hazardous effects of tobacco on health and the environment. Theme of the day is “Tobacco’s threat to our environment”. The governmental, non-governmental and community-based organizations have arranged meetings, seminars, webinars, rallies and display posters and…

The cholera epidemic has been controlled in Pir Koh and Dera Bugti.   According to a report presented a report to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by the Balochistan government, only three patients are being treated at hospital while 3615 victims of cholera have been recovered from disease. The outbreak of cholera…

The Chair of the Polio Oversight Board, Regional Directors of the World Health Organization, UNICEF and senior directors of the global polio programme visited Pakistan from 16-18 May to support the country in addressing the remaining challenges to containing polio transmission.“Pakistan has an important window of opportunity to end polio…

Punjab Livestock Official Dr. Waqar Ali Gill says the impact of climate change is equal on animals just like humans. In an exclusive interview with Radio Pakistan, he stressed the need for providing clean drinking water to the animals so that they can be protected from dehydration during the current…

Portuguese scientists have identified the “exact location” of sensory neurons that cause neuropathic pain, which is chronic disabling pain caused by an injury or dysfunction of brain cells. This discovery will enable the development of “more efficient” therapies and drugs, said the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S)…

The country is currently in the grip of severe heatwave which is likely to continue this week.  Deputy Director Forecast Pakistan Meteorological Department while exclusively talking to Radio Pakistan’s correspondent Haider Baloch said a rain spell will enter in upper areas of Pakistan by the end of this week. He…

In the wake of the recent wave of high environmental temperature in different parts of the country, the National Institute of Health issued an advisory on the direction of Federal minister for national health Abdulqadir patel to take necessary measures for educational institutes. The objective of this advisory is to…

Advisory on Heat Sunstroke issued on directions of Federal Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel Spokesperson Ministry of Health said an advisory has been issued to health related agencies for timely and appropriate measures to prevent heat/sunstroke.Federal Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel directed to ensure coordinated and effective measures to protect…

According to research, 52% of the global population is affected by headache disorder every year with 14% of them reporting migraine. As per research, headaches, especially migraines were more common in females (17%) than males (8.6%). Headaches that last for 15 or more days per month were seen in 6%…

Health experts has advised the general public to avoid “oily unhealthy products” as consuming large quantities of food or an unbalanced diet in Iftar could lead to stomach upset and intestinal disorders that may worsen existing health conditions. A Clinical Nutritionist Dr. Taiyba Sultana has recommended that due to the…

Federal Minsiter for Narcotics Control Ijaz Ahmad Shah & SAPM on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan presided the meeting. Pilot projects to be launched for an initial period of 12 months. Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Brig (R) Ijaz Ahmad Shah and SAPM on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan chaired the meeting…