A popular over-the-counter medication used for decades to relieve urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms has come under scrutiny for a possible link to cancer. Phenazopyridine—commonly […]
Category: Health
WHO urges higher tobacco taxes in Pakistan to save lives and billions in economic losses.
As World No Tobacco Day approaches on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the deadly toll of tobacco […]
Pakistan launches crucial nationwide anti-polio drive targeting 45 million children.
On Monday, Pakistan launched its third nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign of 2025, aiming to immunize over 45 million children under the age of five. This […]
New bed nets kill malaria parasite inside mosquitoes.
In a major breakthrough against malaria, biomedical scientists have developed a new method to dose mosquito net material with powerful drugs that kill the Plasmodium […]
Pakistan launches nationwide polio vaccination drive amid rising cases.
A nationwide anti-polio campaign is set to kick off on Monday, aiming to immunize over 45 million children under the age of five across Pakistan. […]
FDA to review COVID-19 vaccine formula for 2025-2026 season.
The advisory committee will review the latest scientific data, including information on circulating variants and global trends. Their recommendation will help determine which strains should […]
Brazil hopes to be free of bird flu in 28 days.
Brazil is aiming to officially declare itself free of bird flu within the next 28 days. This announcement follows the country’s successful efforts to control […]
Maryam Nawaz Launches Historic Free Insulin Program for Diabetic Children in Punjab
In a groundbreaking move to support children battling diabetes, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially launched a free insulin program that aims to deliver life-saving treatment directly to the doorsteps
Why Cancer Is Rising Among Young Adults—and How Just 5,000 Steps a Day Can Save Your Life
A concerning global health trend is emerging: cancer, once considered more common in older adults, is now increasing rapidly among people under 50. What’s even more alarming is that many of these cases are linked