Unless you are visiting Antarctica during the winter months, it is pretty hard to escape pollen. After all, it has the ability to travel high and travel far by hitching rides on wind currents as well as on the bodies of insects, birds and even fruit bats. But that’s not all. If you leave your […]
For many of us, long hours spent sitting at a desk can contribute to weight gain, particularly around the belly. While standing desks and regular breaks are great ways to stay active, you can also incorporate simple exercises right at your desk to burn calories and reduce belly fat. Here are eight easy desk exercises […]
A girl receives polio vaccine drops, during an anti-polio campaign, in a low-income neighborhood in Karachi on July 20, 2020. — Reuters Immunity gaps critical obstacle to eradication efforts, experts say. Polio vaccine refusal surged in areas like Pesahwar, parts of Karachi. Karachi, Quetta, Peshawar called core reservoirs of polio transmission. ISLAMABAD: A report by […]
Caring for grandparents as they age is a deeply meaningful way to show love and gratitude, while also honoring their legacy and the wisdom they’ve shared over the years. Here are 6 strategies as shared by Neha Sinha, Dementia Specialist, CEO, and Co-founder of Epoch Elder Care to support your grandparents as they navigate health […]
The brain is a highly dynamic organ that requires constant energy and nourishment to function optimally. What we consume daily directly impacts our cognitive abilities, memory retention, mood, and overall brain performance. While many are aware of how food choices affect physical health, fewer recognize the profound influence that diet has on mental health and […]
A healthy heart is vital for overall well-being, and regular exercise plays a key role in maintaining cardiovascular health. Strengthening your heart through physical activity can help lower blood pressure, improve circulation, and reduce the risk of heart disease. Whether you’re just starting or are already active, here are some of the best workouts that […]
Imogen Turnbow Imogen Turnbow is one of two women who have complained medical staff did not support them enough when they were spiked Two victims of spiking have criticised how medical staff handled their cases, saying they felt “blamed” for what happened and were refused tests. Imogen Turnbow and Saraya Haddad, both former students in […]
BBC News Alex Green in now in remission from his cancer Alex Green is clear – without immunotherapy, he would have died in 2019. His advanced melanoma skin cancer was only stopped by the revolutionary treatment that recruits the body’s own immune system to fight the disease. But unfortunately at the moment the majority of […]
Two best friends in Florida got to experience one of life’s most meaningful experiences together — becoming mothers — and it was caught on camera. It started in May 2024, when Carolynn Shada announced her pregnancy to her best friend, Kali Gaynor — only to get a surprise of her own when her friend said […]
Paramedical staff giving medical treatment to the affected people of heatwave at a hospital in Karachi in this photo taken on May 23, 2024. — Online Muhammad Ameen returned from Middle Eastern country. Patient has been discharged after being recovered, says MS. Dr Tahir says 55-year-old tested negative for MERS-CoV. RAWALPINDI: The patient, who allegedly […]