January 5, 2025
Health & Fitness
January 5, 2025
Govt pushes for fast-tracking strict ban on plasti…
This representational image shows plastic bags. — AFP/File The federal government has decided to strictly enforce a complete ban on plastic bags across the Islamabad Capital Territory, according to a letter issued on Sunday.
January 5, 2025
Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprie…
Since his cancer diagnosis last year, Kent Manuel has regularly seen an oncologist near his home in Indianapolis. It’s been a tough time: After spinal surgery for paralysis caused by his cancer, he is
January 5, 2025
NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over …
BBC Plans for an upgraded NHS App to allow more patients in England to book treatments and appointments will be part of a package of measures unveiled by the government on Monday. The changes
January 4, 2025
Human Metapneumovirus not new to Pakistan, detecte…
Representational image of a virus. — Canva NIH official advises the public to remain calm. Increased vigilance, preparedness are crucial. People should focus on precautionary measures. ISLAMABAD: The much-talked-about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has
January 4, 2025
US surgeon general urges cancer warnings for alcoh…
A representational image shows an employee pouring alcohol in a glass in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 18, 2018. — Reuters WASHINGTON/LONDON: Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, the
January 3, 2025
Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcoh…
Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said on Friday. It is the latest salvo in a
January 3, 2025
Stockton mum’s vaccine plea after losing bab…
Meg Hughes Until he caught flu, Louie Hughes had been thriving since being born at just 26 weeks A mother is urging parents to get their children vaccinated after losing one of her baby
January 3, 2025
Flu rises sharply in England’s hospitals
The number of people with flu in hospital in England has risen sharply over Christmas, NHS chiefs warn. The latest data shows there were 5,000 patients in hospital with the virus at the end
January 3, 2025