health

Red Cross admits $6-million fraud during Ebola crisis

GENEVA: The Red Cross has uncovered several cases of fraud by officials during efforts to… Read More

Marriage troubles linked to heart problems for men: study

LONDON: Married men who see their relationship with their spouse improve over the years may… Read More

PM calls for evolving mechanism for providing drugs to poor at affordable prices

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has called for evolving a mechanism for providing drugs… Read More

10 food items you should not consume on an empty stomach

Waking up early in the morning and starting the day with glass of fresh orange… Read More

Hundreds reach Lahore hospitals after overeating meat on Eid-ul-Azha

LAHORE: Lahore's major hospitals are receiving hundreds of patients with different complaints after the first… Read More

These five plants help you sleep at night

Having plants inside the house not only adds to the aesthetic value of the house… Read More

Health minister welcomes policy to fix maximum price of life saving drugs

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services Saira Afzal Tarar on Wednesday welcomed the decision… Read More

CM Sindh directs to support private partners for best health services

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday said that the provincial government… Read More

Economic status tied to blood vessel health in kids

MELBOURNE: Economic challenges in childhood may be linked to the early development of thicker artery… Read More

IMF austerity has consequences for children’s health: study

WASHINGTON: Austerity policies imposed by the International Monetary Fund may harm parents' ability to care… Read More

Palestinian leader on hunger strike sees health decline: NGO

RAMALLAH: Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti's health has declined seriously over the past week after he… Read More

Cases of hepatitis B and C hit 325 million: WHO

GENEVA: An estimated 325 million people are living with hepatitis B or C and few… Read More

Prince William, Lady Gaga team up against mental health ‘taboo’

LONDON: Britain’s second in line to the throne, Prince William, and American superstar Lady Gaga… Read More

Alphabet’s Verily makes smartwatch for health research

Alphabet's life sciences unit Verily on Friday unveiled a wrist-worn "Study Watch" designed to gather… Read More

Trump signs order sweeping away Obama-era climate policies

WASHINGTON:  U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to undo a slew… Read More

US House panels OK Obamacare replacement after marathon debate

WASHINGTON: Two US congressional panels on Thursday approved Republican plans to replace Obamacare, after marathon… Read More

Trump, Republican leaders push health reform despite revolt

WASHINGTON: Republican leaders have forged ahead with a health care replacement plan despite strong opposition… Read More

Virtual reality hopes to treat mental health problems

BARCELONA: Virtual reality headsets are often associated with video games and fun, but companies are… Read More

Five health benefits of grapefruit you would like to know

Grapefruit is a hybrid fruit which was accidentally bred as a cross between sweet orange… Read More

Moon tourists risk rough ride, experts say

PARIS: Non-stop vomiting, a puffy face and the constant need to pee: Volunteers for a… Read More