Declining sense of smell may foretell death
In a new study, elderly people with a poor sense of smell had a 46% higher risk of death 10 years after olfactory abilities were tested, compared to those who passed the smell test. But the remaining 72% of the risk linking poor sense of smell and death is unexplained and may be due to subtle health conditions that ...
France to ban widely used crop fungicide over health concerns
The ANSES agency said on Tuesday it was withdrawing the marketing license for 76 products containing epoxiconazole, which is commonly applied to protect cereal and sugar beet fields in France, the European Union?s biggest crop producer.
WHO recognizes burn out as medical condition
UNITED NATIONS: The World Health Organization (WHO) has for the first time recognized "burn-out" in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which is widely used as a benchmark for diagnosis and health insurers. The decision, reached during the World Health Organization's Assembly in Geneva, which ends on Tuesday, could help put to rest decades of debate among experts over ...
WHO team arrives in Pakistan to investigate HIV outbreak
He said? key tasks for the WHO-led team will include ascertaining the source of the outbreak and controlling it, providing technical expertise, particularly in the areas of HIV testing, paediatric HIV treatment and family counseling and ensuring adequate supplies of rapid diagnostic tests and antiretroviral medicines for both adults and children, as well as single-use needles and syringes. The ...
Dr Zafar Mirza in Geneva to attend World Health Assembly
?Universal Health Coverage which is also the theme of this year?s World Health Assembly will be our area of focus besides efforts to align our health reforms with WHO General Program of Work 2030.? He said, ?I look forward to holding important meetings with health ministers of different countries to discuss mutual cooperation in the field of health.? He said, ?I ...
Smokers have higher risk for multiple strokes
As expected, smokers had a higher risk of a second stroke than people who never smoked at all, even if they managed to quit after their first stroke. However, smokers who did quit after that first stroke were 29 percent less likely to have a second one than people who kept smoking. ?Cutting back would reduce the risk a ...
Common Diet Supplement May Help with Heart Health
According to new research Trusted Source published in The BMJ, habitual use of the supplement glucosamine was found to be associated with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its more severe consequences like stroke. The practical implication would be upon further evidence from future studies, such as clinical trials, that verify such effects as causal,? said ...
National Medicine Policy being introduced to regulate drugs prices: Zafar Mirza
He said the government will save 8 billion rupees after reduction in prices of 395 medicines and this amount will be returned to the consumers by spending it on poor and deserving patients through Fatal Disease Fund of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal. The Special Assistant said the government is also working to support the industry to increase its export ensuring availability ...
Health benefits of eating well
More about vitamins, minerals and nutrients Maintaining a healthy weight and eating a balanced diet that's low in saturated fat and high in fibre found in whole grains can help to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. More about type 2 diabetes A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy can help to reduce your ...
Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression,but not in women
Depression?is the number one cause of disability across the globe, according to the?World?Health Organization (WHO).If the condition is severe and long-lasting, it can have a hugely detrimental effect on every part of a person's life.Effective treatment does exist, but research has shown that more than one in two people with?depression?do not receive it.Possible reasons for this include misdiagnosis, the ...
Poor diet in Ramzan can pose grave health risks
Clinical dietician Dr Zubair Noman said meals during Ramzan are divided into four parts Iftar, after Taraweeh prayers, midnight and Sehri. It is common to have Iftar full of flavoured dishes as it can include food choices from both lunch and dinner, but it should still be a healthy meal and overeating should be avoided, he added. ?Eating dates ...
Managing Diabetes In Ramazan
While this point applies to anyone fasting this season, it is important for diabetics who choose to fast to drink plenty of water during non-fasting hours. No, don?t just gulp all the water you can at sehri, have it throughout the day in moderation to prepare your body for the fasting hours. Go for complex carbohydrates, such as, whole ...
Number of dengue patients increase day by day
During past one week dengue larvae has been found from Cantt and city?s 70 different points on which taking strict notice Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa has issued directives of continuing the dengue search campaign on daily basis despite the ongoing polio and nutrition drive.
In crisis-hit Argentina, cancer researcher turns to game show for funds
Marina Simian, a biologist for Argentina?s National Scientific and Technical Research Council, went on the local version of the TV program ?Who Wants to be a Millionaire,? saying she needed the money to support her cancer research. Simian, the head of a nanobiology lab researching oncology treatments for breast cancer and other forms of the disease, used her intellect ...
Novartis pitches discounts on pricey gene therapy for deadly muscle disorder
The Swiss drugmaker wants insurers to commit to coverage for patients identified with the rare and often deadly disease, according to Dave Lennon, head of Novartis? AveXis unit. Novartis also seeks their support for widespread screening to identify newborns with SMA, and to ensure quick authorization for the gene therapy, with the aim of starting treatment within two weeks ...
Diabetics guide to fasting during Ramzan
Diabetic Patients in Ramzan should avoid consuming highly refined and fatty foods after breaking the fast, nutritionist Dr Sohail Uzair said while talking to a private news channel. Dr Uzair said eating a healthful, balanced diet can help people with diabetes manage their condition and reduce their risk of health-related complications. Dr Uzair said fasting during Ramzan can be ...
YDA strike enters eight day across government hospitals in Punjab
Their demands include stopping of the alleged privatisation of hospitals and implementation of MTI act, announcement of the service structure and provision of security to doctors.
Are you looking for Ramadan tips to avoid indigestion?
No wonder, digestive issues are so prevalent during this month ? thanks to our food choices and the pace at which we consume it. When we break our fast after spending the entire day hungry and thirsty, we tend to eat more and much faster than we usually do. And then comes our ?desi iftar menu? during Ramadan, which ...
26 Heirs Of Health Employees Die In-service Inducted In Health Dept
The ceremony was attended among others by Secretary Health Dr. Farooq Jameel, DG Health Dr. Muhammad Arshad, Deputy Secretary Health Tufail Muhammad, Director IHP Program Dr. Sohaib Gul and Dr. Faheem Coordinator Lady Health Program.
Villagers Kill Ebola Health Worker In Eastern DR Congo
"Part of the population of Vusahiro village, in the health sector of Mabalako (North Kivu province), rose up and attacked the local team fighting back against Ebola," said the daily health ministry bulletin dated .
