Fossil fuel dependence risks current and future health: experts By: AFP on October 26, 2022Over-reliance on fossil fuels is worsening the health impacts of global crises such as climate change, pandemics and food security, an international team of experts said Wednesday in a dire assessment of humanity’s energy strategy. As health systems deal with the fallout of Covid-19, the analysis found that the vast majority of countries still allocate […]
Study suggests lowering blood pressure helps prevent dementia By: Agencies on October 26, 2022ISLAMABAD: A study conducted by the George Institute for Global Health and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) suggested that lowering blood pressure in later life can cut the risk of dementia. Dementia is a syndrome in which there is a deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences […]
Working more hours in stressful jobs increases depression risk By: Agencies on October 25, 2022The more hours one puts into a stressful job they are likely to an increased risk of depression in people, a new study has found out. Working 90 or more hours a week was associated with changes in depression symptom scores three times larger than the change in depression symptoms among those working 40 to […]
Artificial heart maker gets approvals to resume sales By: Reuters on October 25, 2022CARMAT, the designer and developer of Aeson, the world’s most advanced total artificial heart, designed to provide a therapeutic alternative for people suffering from end-stage biventricular heart failure, announced today that it has been granted the necessary regulatory approvals to resume implants in a commercial setting. After a review of CARMAT filings, DEKRA has provided […]
Indonesia bans syrup, liquid medicines after children’s deaths By: Web Desk on October 19, 2022The Indonesian government announced on Wednesday a ban on all syrup and liquid medicine prescription and over-the-counter sales, after 100 children’s deaths from acute kidney injury this year. The ban comes as the Southeast Asian country’s health authorities probe an unexplained rise since January in the number of children’s deaths from acute kidney injury (AKI). […]
Climate change may boost Arctic ‘virus spillover’ risk By: AFP on October 19, 2022A warming climate could bring viruses in the Arctic into contact with new environments and hosts, increasing the risk of “viral spillover”, according to research published Wednesday. Viruses need hosts like humans, animals, plants or fungi to replicate and spread, and occasionally they can jump to a new one that lacks immunity, as seen during […]
Pregnant women struggle to find care after Pakistan’s floods By: AP on October 17, 2022Rajanpur: The first five months of Shakeela Bibi’s pregnancy were smooth. She picked out a name, Uthman, made him clothes and furniture. She had regular checkups at home and access to medicine. Then an ultrasound revealed the baby was upside down. The doctor told Bibi to take extra care and rest. And then came this […]
Anti-typhoid vaccination launched in Quetta By: APP/ Web Desk on September 14, 2022Quetta: A 12 days anti typhoid vaccination campaign has been launched in Quetta, Balochistan. “In the first phase, 856,000 children aged nine to fifteen years will be vaccinated against typhoid in the 39 urban union councils of Quetta”. District Health Officer Quetta Noor Bakhsh Bizenjo said while addressing a consultation. Session organized by PHC Global […]
Artificial sweeteners linked to increased risk of heart disease By: webdesk on September 8, 2022The findings of a large study of French adults suggest a potential direct association between higher artificial sweetener consumption and increased cardiovascular disease risk, including heart attack and stroke. The findings, published by The BMJ, indicate that these food additives, consumed daily by millions of people and present in thousands of foods and drinks, should not be considered a […]
Milk and Meat production severely affected due to floods and lumpy skin disease By: Web Desk on September 7, 2022Milk and Meat production affected; lumpy skin disease: Floods and this year’s monsoon season severely affected Pakistan’s milk and meat production. A huge number of casualties from the lumpy skin disease on record this year. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail held a meeting with Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Dairy Association Dr. […]