Why are yogurt and honey so good for your skin?, plus 4 great masks that use them. What’s there not to say about by DIY face masks and facials? They’re cheap, fast, easy to make and 100% natural. They’re made up of simple foods you can find in almost any kitchen. Its ingredients have proven … Read more
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes captured in this undated photo. — Reuters/File As other Asian countries are suffering through the climate change crisis, Pakistan is on the same track where the summers are getting harsher and winters are becoming milder with the passing of every year. According to The Lancet, due to the rising temperatures, the region … Read more
Anshu Banerjee, head of WHO’s division on maternal, child and adolescent health and ageing, emphasized the need for rethinking how care is delivered to older people. “We all require support to care for ourselves at some point in our lives, but we are more likely to require care the longer we live,” he said. “However, … Read more
Leather and faux leather shoes are celebrated as much for their durability as they are for their aesthetics. If you know how to clean leather shoes, and maintain them properly, they can last a really, really long time. Now, the best way to keep your leather boots and shoes clean is to prevent them from … Read more
Breast cancer awareness: A contrast of its history in Pakistan An ode to breast cancer awareness: As the month of October comes to an end with its sea of pink ribbons, it has reminded us once again of a critical issue that deserves more than just symbolic gestures: breast cancer awareness. As the World Cancer … Read more
A health worker administrates polio-vaccine drops to a child during anti-polio immunisation campaign, in Hyderabad on February 26, 2024. — APP The federal government is all set to launch a week-long nationwide polio vaccination campaign from tomorrow (Monday) to immunise over 45 million children. Reinforcing Pakistan’s dedication to eradicating polio, the Pakistan Polio Programme is launching the … Read more
The Alinity m MPXV assay is a real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test that enables detection of monkeypox virus DNA from human skin lesion swabs. It is manufactured by Abbott Molecular Inc, an American company, and specifically designed for use by trained clinical laboratory personnel. ‘A significant milestone’ “This first mpox diagnostic test listed under … Read more
If you’re avoiding all of your dark clothing, and a hat has suddenly become a necessary accessory, it might be time to face the facts: You have dandruff. It’s annoying, it’s frustrating and it’s embarrassing, but the good news is that it’s not that hard to get rid of. Dandruff is not contagious, and it’s … Read more
Health worker giving polio drops to a child in a city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. — UNICEF/ File NIH says two new cases of wild poliovirus are of type 1. Poliovirus crippled a girl, boy in Lakki Marwat, DI Khan. Balochistan reports highest number of cases this year. KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on … Read more
A lady health worker administers polio drops to students at school during a polio eradication campaign in Hyderabad on January 8, 2024. — Online Health authorities on Wednesday confirmed that a fresh poliovirus case was reported in Balochistan’s Chagai district, pushing the country’s total tally to 43 of this year. The Poliovirus Type-1 (WPV1) was detected in … Read more