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October 19, 2024
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After vector-borne diseases, Karachi witnesses surge in pneumonia cases

A representational image showing an infant being taken care of by a caregiver in a hospital. — Reuters/File  As many as 30 pneumonia cases being reported day: NICH official. Disease causes around 70,000 fatalities annually, reveals Dr Shafi. Children under two years of age,adults over 65 most vulnerable. KARACHI: After grappling with a rise in vector-borne […]

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October 19, 2024
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How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?

BBC We are now in the era of weight-loss drugs. Decisions on how these drugs will be used look likely to shape our future health and even what our society might look like. And, as researchers are finding, they are already toppling the belief that obesity is simply a moral failing of the weak-willed. Weight-loss […]

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October 19, 2024
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Harris asks if Trump is "fit to do the job," highlighting health questions

Washington — Vice President Kamala Harris has increasingly questioned former President Donald Trump’s ability to handle the demands of another four years in the White House as she seeks to contrast her age with Trump’s.  “I’m seeing that his team at least is saying he’s suffering from exhaustion,” Harris, who turns 60 on Sunday, told […]

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October 18, 2024
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U.S. boosts passenger screening as Marburg and mpox viruses spread

Johannesburg — After the world was caught largely unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists warned that lessons must be learned. Now, two more viral outbreaks are giving health officials sleepless nights. Rwanda is still grappling with its first outbreak of Marburg virus. A cousin to the Ebola virus, Marburg is one of the deadliest viruses […]

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October 18, 2024
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The Role Of Diet And Exercise In Managing Menopause Symptoms

Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. This phase is marked by the end of menstrual cycles and is accompanied by a variety of symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. While menopause is a natural biological process, […]

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October 18, 2024
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Are Hollywood’s Aging Stars Leading The Way To Breaking The Silence On Menopause?

For decades, menopause has been a taboo subject. Yet in recent years, something remarkable has happened—celebrities are starting to break the silence. More and more women in the limelight, particularly in Hollywood, are using their platforms to share their personal experiences with menopause. This shift is empowering millions of women to open up about their […]