High blood pressure cannot only be treated with medication. Sports can also lower the values. Even the change from the lack of movement to light sporting activity offers a benefit for your health. Sport trains the heart and improves the absorption of oxygen. It is best to challenge your heart every day. Even if it’s…
Don’t let myths about coffee in summer stop you from enjoying your favorite beverage Coffee lovers often encounter a plethora of myths and misconceptions about their beloved beverage as the summer heat intensifies. These myths, which range from claims that coffee dehydrates you to concerns about it being too “warming” for hot weather, can cause…
Air pollution also increases sensitivity to allergens as invasive species spread to new regions A warming climate is leading to an “explosion” of allergies like hay fever, with experts cautioning that longer and more intense pollen seasons are causing a surge in symptoms ranging from runny noses and itchy eyes to worsening asthma. The United…
CCHF is tick-borne viral disease with case fatality rate ranging from 10% to 40% Sindh has reported its second death from Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) this year, as a patient died in Karachi on Thursday, according to the provincial health department. The deceased, identified as 26-year-old Zubair, was a resident of Karachi’s Ibrahim Hyderi…
A new study has identified cancer-causing preservatives in lotions, soaps, and cosmetics commonly used by Black and Latina women. More than half of Black and Latina women in a recent South Los Angeles study reported using personal care products that contain formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. This is a serious concern because formaldehyde is a chemical known to…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on World Brain Tumor Day, on Sunday called brain tumors a “silent but destructive disease,” urging greater awareness and timely medical intervention to combat the condition. She said brain tumors were not only a medical challenge but an emotional and psychological trial for both patients and…
China said that by the end of this year all tertiary level hospitals must offer epidural anaesthesia during childbirth, a move it said would help promote a “friendly childbearing environment” for women. Tertiary hospitals – those with more than 500 beds, must provide epidural anaesthesia services by 2025 while secondary hospitals – those containing more…
Study shows cyclists have stronger memory, larger hippocampus volume A major study involving nearly half a million adults has revealed that cycling not only strengthens physical health but also plays a significant role in reducing the risk of dementia — a brain condition marked by memory loss and cognitive decline. According to researchers, individuals who…
In 1977, when an alliance of anti-government parties kicked off a protest movement against alleged fraud in the elections, the then prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto made a television address in which he thumped the chair he was sitting on and declared, “Ye kursi bohat mazboot hai [This chair is very strong].” A few days later,…
We all know those mornings when a glance in the mirror reveals dark circles and tired eyes that no amount of coffee can fix. While pricey creams and concealers are the usual go-tos, what if the solution was already hiding in your pantry? That’s right—one unexpected kitchen staple might be the secret to a fresher…
