Michigan’s bird flu restrictions spark memories of COVID-19 measures
” Some dairy farmers are resisting Michigan’s nation-leading efforts to stop the spread of bird flu for fear their incomes
Global population exceeds 8 billion as aging trend accelerates
” The global population aged 65 and over has nearly doubled to 10.3%, and this trend is expected to continue.
UK whooping cough outbreak claims lives of nine infants
” Nine infants have died since the beginning of an outbreak of whooping cough in November last year, according to
Bill Gates warns of a ‘likely’ global pandemic within the next 25 years
” Listen to article Bill Gates has warned that another global pandemic is “likely” to occur within the next 25 years if
US, Australian scientists create blood test that detects brain cancer under an hour
” Listen to article In a significant medical breakthrough, scientists have developed a blood test capable of detecting brain cancer quickly and
Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks
” Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, the U.S. Surgeon General said on Friday
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Coconut Water
” PUBLISHED September 17, 2024 Coconut water has been hailed as nature’s ultimate health drink, and it’s easy to see
Crystal clear danger: Pakistan’s Meth epidemic
” PUBLISHED September 22, 2024 KARACHI: Imagine lying awake for days, your eyes wide open, yet your mind racing with
FDA gives nod to first ‘game changer’ schizophrenia drug after 30 years
” The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a groundbreaking drug, Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride), for the treatment
Merck wins UK approval for lung disease drug
” UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said on Tuesday it had approved Merck’s Winrevair to treat a rare
Prices of medicines from Jan 1, 2025
” Drugmakers plan to raise US prices on at least 250 branded medications including Pfizer COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid, Bristol Myers
Roche has no plans for job cuts and business is healthy
” Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche is not planning job cuts and its business is healthy, CEO Thomas Schinecker was quoted
One vape has 20 cigarettes worth of nicotine
” More than 1.6 million U.S. middle and high school students reported vaping in 2023, and nearly 90 percent used
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US: CDC
” The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of samples from the first severe
US FDA proposes standardized testing to detect asbestos in talc
” The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing that cosmetic products containing talc should be tested using standardized methods
Time to Prioritize Patient Care
” In a country with an extremely low tax-to-GDP ratio 5.8 per cent, facing resource shortages to meet the growing
Pakistani doctor, 15 others agree to pay $17.7m to settle overbilling issue in US
” WASHINGTON: Pakistani-origin cardiologist Dr. Arjumand and 15 other doctors have agreed to pay $17.7 million to settle the ‘overbilling’
Polio vaccination mandatory for birth, marriage certificates in KP
” Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has linked issuance of important official certificates with polio vaccination. In
Fentanyl victim saving guide 2024
” Naloxone is an over-the-counter nasal-spray medication that can save an overdose victim by rapidly reversing the effects of fentanyl,
A Winter Superfood for Boosting Health
” As the winter season sets in, our bodies need an extra boost of nutrients to stay healthy and resilient.
Growing up diabetic – a first person account
” PUBLISHED September 29, 2024 ISLAMABAD: Imagine being seven years old, when life revolves around playground games and an endless
One in three children now short-sighted, Global study reveals
” A global study has revealed that one in three children is now short-sighted or struggling to see distant objects
Type 1 diabetes reversed for first time through cell treatment in China
” Chinese scientists have successfully reversed type 1 diabetes in a groundbreaking new treatment, marking the first case of its
Red Snapper- Health Benefits in Winter
” As winter approaches, our bodies require an additional influx of nutrients to maintain good health and resilience. One of
Effective Home Remedies for Managing Low Blood Pressure
” PUBLISHED October 09, 2024 When it comes to health conversations, high blood pressure often takes center stage. People tend