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 »
Oiling or massaging your body (and the hair) is considered a traditional remedy that we have seen our parents and grandparents practice and talk about. Oiling has a lot more benefits to offer apart from nourishment. The belly button is not just a tiny dot on your navel but it is a chamber that holds the solution to… Read More »
London: Traditional diet rules suggest in order to lose weight we need to burn more calories than we eat, but when it comes to burning fat, research shows that eating more of certain foods might be more effective. Coffee: Coffee lovers rejoice! Coffee not only boosts your mood and improves your mental and physical performance, but it also helps… Read More »
London: Boosting levels of bacteria in your gut could be a new form of treatment against food poisoning, a new study has found. Researchers say that the byproduct of a group of bacteria found in the intestines hinders Salmonella from growing and multiplying. The byproduct, known as propionate, does not activate the immune system’s response to the infection… Read More »
What dinner party is complete without biryani? Biryani is an obsession for people almost all over South Asia from all age groups and it inevitably comes in the top five when we talk about our favorite food. There are quite a few variations in which biryani can be cooked in and a lot of people have different preferences… Read More »