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Malnutrition stalks Pakistan’s desert regions
KARACHI-Pastoralists and others in Pakistan’s desert regions of Cholistan in the southern Punjab and Tharparkar in Sindh are facing a grave crisis: Their livestock are dying, their children are malnourished, and when families move to less drought-affected areas they often […]
Curing mouth sores
Treat sore gums at home with these simple home remedies. Sore gums can be the result of bad eating habits and unhygienic mouth conditions. But they can be extremely painful and can render you food-less for a long time, if […]
Driving with a cold is like drunken driving
Driving when you feel groggy with a heavy cold can be as hazardous as drunken driving, because of slow reaction times, says a study. Drivers having a heavy cold not only take longer to stop a car but also drive […]
Antibiotics may be treatment for appendicitis
ISLAMABAD: Patients with appendicitis usually have surgery to remove their appendix, but in some cases, it may be safe to use antibiotics as a first-line treatment instead, a new study suggests. In the study, patients treated with antibiotics were at […]
Junk food makes you lazy
A diet rich in processed foods and fat — and the extra weight that comes along with it — may actually cause fatigue, a lack of motivation and decreased performance, according to a recent study involving lab rats. A study […]
Truth behind protein myths
Many of us believe that consuming animal products is the only way to ensure enough protein in our diet. But is that true? Protein is a very important part of our diet, as it consists of the 20 amino acids […]
Iranian scientist heads team for lab-grown organs
Researchers of Royal Free Hospital headed by Alexander Seifalian have succeeded in growing various body organs such as nose and ear using stem cells.The hospital is affiliated to UCL. Various laboratories worldwide seek to produce transplantable lab organs using stem […]
Green tomatoes for muscular body
All of us love to eat red tomatoes but as unlikely as it sounds, green tomatoes may hold the answer to bigger, stronger muscles. Natural compound from green tomatoes stimulates muscle growth, improves muscle strength and endurance and protects against […]
Health benefits of pineapple
Not only are pineapples tasty, they also have several health benefits. -Pineapples are packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamin A and C, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. High in fibre content and low in fat and cholesterol, it is an […]
No stone too hard to rid
A World Health Organisation (WHO) report last year said disease of the kidney and urinary tract contribute to approximately 8,50,000 deaths every year of which Chronic Kidney Disease is the 12th leading cause of death and 17th leading cause of […]
