Bleaching creams, also known as skin lightening or skin whitening creams, are products that contain chemicals such as hydroquinone, mercury, or corticosteroids that are used to lighten the skin. These creams can be harmful to the skin and overall health when used excessively or over a long period of time. Some of the potential side effects include skin… Read More »
With the winter season comes long nights, winter blues, and also weight gain for some of us. It is also the season when everybody is falling sick, and that is exactly why we should look after our eating habits. Staying healthy is something that should be done all year long and not just in winters, but winter is… Read More »
We all know the Aloe Vera plant as a magical relief for sunburn and a gorgeous succulent to use as house décor, but did you know that the potted plant carries way more benefits than just these in its juicy stems? Yes, the aloe plant’s gel has a ton of health and wellness benefits that you can reap… Read More »
London: Piles or haemorrhoids are swollen or irritated veins near the anus or in the lower rectum of the body. Piles generally is a genetic disorder. The common symptoms of piles are pain, itching and rectal bleeding around the anal area. It is also believed that as one age, the risk of developing piles increases. Pregnant women are… Read More »
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar has expressed concern over the prevalence of severe Vitamin-D deficiency among 85% of citizens of the country. He said this while addressing the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore, Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine (PSIM), and a local pharmaceutical firm for the establishment of… Read More »
Mumbai: Infertility means not being able to get pregnant after one year of trying (or six months if a woman is 35 or older). Women who can get pregnant but are unable to stay pregnant may also be infertile. If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, your doctor will help you figure out why, and work with you to… Read More »
Islamabad: Millions of us dread bedtime as we lay tossing and turning trying to nod off. But a new study that suggests insomnia is in our genes gives scientists new hope for a cure. After analyzing the DNA of more than 85,000 people, researchers discovered 47 genetic sites that determine how easily we nod off, as well as… Read More »
London: If you have been diagnosed with anemia, it means that your body is deficient in iron. This happens when the hemoglobin level in the blood falls below the normal range and an individual’s red blood cell count becomes dangerously low. This is the main cause of concern for patients suffering from anemia. Iron deficiency anemia affects more women… Read More »
London: My wife is a keen walker but has not been able to walk for months due to heel pain. Her doctor and podiatrist both suggested plantar fasciitis, but it does not hurt in the typical area, and she has not responded to treatment. She is 67. Heel pain, as your wife has found, can be a troublesome… Read More »
London: Taking magnesium helped four out of five people suffering leg cramps at night, say, researchers. Lack of the mineral found in broccoli and green leafy vegetables is one of the most common causes of leg cramps, but only one in six people surveyed is aware of the connection. Two studies show taking magnesium oxide supplements can ease… Read More »