Itchy, red, irritated eyes could be a symptom of many things, but chronic dry eye is a common culprit. Dry eye is a condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough quality tears, leading to burning, stinging and general ocular discomfort, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Julie Bowen, best known for […]
Dates are among the most ancient of fruits, growing along the Nile as early as the 5th century B.C. Perhaps the Egyptians knew dates’ sweetness hit a bounty of nutrients. Dates are nuggets of nutrition that satisfy a sweet tooth, making them ideal snacks to stave off hunger. True, dates provide more calories than most […]
Health worker giving polio drops to a child in a city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. — UNICEF/ File NIH says two new cases of wild poliovirus are of type 1. Poliovirus crippled a girl, boy in Lakki Marwat, DI Khan. Balochistan reports highest number of cases this year. KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on […]
Breast cancer awareness: A contrast of its history in Pakistan An ode to breast cancer awareness: As the month of October comes to an end with its sea of pink ribbons, it has reminded us once again of a critical issue that deserves more than just symbolic gestures: breast cancer awareness. As the World Cancer […]
GPs are calling on the government to protect them from tax rises for employers announced at the Budget, warning it could hit services for patients. The NHS and rest of the public sector are due to be shielded from a hike in National Insurance (NI) contributions from April next year. But GP practices, which deliver […]
The government is looking again at whether disabled people in England should be able to claim more than £30,000 to make adaptations to their homes. Ministers have agreed to review the cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) after a court challenge. The grant pays for alterations, such as installing wet rooms or stairlifts. The […]
Five standout dogs are helping to improve the lives of others — including in the areas of physical and mental health. Now they’re being recognized nationally for their work. The American Humane Hero Dog Awards announced the standouts to shed light on their remarkable efforts in a variety of areas. The organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., […]
Artificial intelligence is gaining more of parents’ trust than actual doctors. That’s according to a new study from the University of Kansas Life Span Institute, which found that parents seeking information on their children’s health are turning to AI more than human health care professionals. The research, published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, also […]
Abbott Laboratories shares jumped Friday after the Club holding picked up a surprise victory in a trial over the safety of its formula for premature babies. The news Abbott Labs’ specialized formula is not responsible for a young baby boy developing a severe intestinal illness known as necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, a jury in Missouri […]
Heading into the thick of flu and COVID season, there have been some recent changes to vaccine recommendations for people over age 50. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently lowered the age for pneumonia vaccinations by 15 years. Instead of recommending the pneumococcal vaccine for those 65 and over, the shot […]