ROME: The heads of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP) concluded a joint visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) with a call for greater investment in nutrition. FAO Director-General, José Graziano da Silva, and WFP Executive Director, David Beasley, made the three-day…
KARACHI: According to new set of guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) Geneva, people can reduce their risk of developing dementia by regularly exercising, avoiding harmful habits such as smoking and alcohol use, maintaining a healthy diet, controlling their weight, maintaining a healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. “In the next…
KARACHI: Extreme heat makes one feel hot and sweaty, which may cause dehydration and result in a heat stroke severe enough to require hospitalization. Groups at risk include young children, people over 65 years, and those with pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Between 2030 and 2050, weather extremes are expected to cause…
KARACHI: According to a recent research study, anger is more harmful than sorrow for older adults and may lead to health complications. This includes potentially increased inflammation which is associated with chronic illnesses like heart disease, arthritis and cancer, state researchers. The study shows that anger can lead to the development of chronic illnesses whereas…
Press Release Karachi- The government of Pakistan has designated 2019 as the year of nursing and is working to enhance the role and voices of nurses and midwives in health policymaking, in recognition of the vital part they play in promoting universal healthcare and in defending women’s rights, said speakers at Aga Khan University School of…
KARACHI: The Deputy Director of the Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases, Dr Nadeem Ahmed, recently informed that 300 million people in the world have asthma. 20 to 30% of the children in Pakistan suffer from this disease while it is relatively low in elders. Three people out of 30 in Pakistan have asthma at present….
Karachi: “Vaccination coverage in Sindh is around 50% which must be increased to 90% to eradicate the diseases that are claiming the lives of the children in Pakistan,” said leading paediatricians in a press briefing. “Lack of awareness among parents is the biggest contributor to low immunization coverage in Pakistan, and it is very unfortunate…
Throughout history many misconceptions have circulated regarding the inoculation of polio vaccine. Apart from the paranoia that OPV can cause the recipient to fall sick, many people are of the belief that OPV can make girls infertile; several other believe that it’s a western plot to introduce diseases in the Muslim population. A research paper…
Why are anti-vaxx people fearful of vaccine? Quitting vaccination will cause resurgence of defeated infections! The last two centuries have witnessed significant progress in the invention, development and availability of many vaccines against diseases that are potentially fatal. Smallpox vaccine remains the most celebrated discovery in this area, whereas, there has been an incontrovertible reduction…
KARACHI: “Fasting regenerates the entire immune system of the human body. People with diabetes or any chronic health condition should consult with their physicians about the advisability of fasting. Fasting in Ramazan carries a very high risk for people with type-1 diabetes. Fasting improves metabolic function and helps to lose excess weight and water….
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