Kuwait has announced a ban on the sale and distribution of energy drinks, citing growing concerns over their negative impact on public health, particularly among children and young people. The decision follows warnings from health authorities about the widespread consumption of high-caffeine beverages and their potential long-term consequences. Officials say the move is part of a broader

A recent study by the American Psychological Association (APA) has identified a significant link between short-form video consumption and a neurocognitive condition often described as “brain rot.” Far from being just a humorous online phrase, researchers confirm that this syndrome can measurably impact cognitive performance and daily functioning.

The National Institute of Health has issued a precautionary advisory on the prevention and management of seasonal influenza after a noticeable rise in H3N2 cases reported both globally and within Pakistan. Health authorities have urged provincial health departments, hospitals, and relevant institutions to take timely preventive and control measures to limit the spread of the virus during the

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Department has issued an urgent advisory to all hospitals and healthcare facilities across the province, warning of a potential outbreak of seasonal influenza (H3N2) and providing detailed guidelines for early detection, patient management, and laboratory testing.

Pakistan has marked a major medical breakthrough by successfully performing its first scar-free kidney stone removal using the Non-Touch Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) technique. The procedure was led by Dr. Shabbir Hussain Chaudhry, who utilized advanced flexible ureteroscopes and high-precision laser technology to eliminate kidney stones without any direct instrument contact with the

The federal government has announced plans to complete a 200-bed cancer hospital in Islamabad by 2026, aiming to provide specialized treatment and care for cancer patients in the capital. During a National Assembly question hour session, details regarding preventive measures for breast cancer were also discussed.

Pakistan is confronting a rapidly growing HIV crisis, with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS warning that the country now has one of the fastest-expanding HIV epidemics in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Recent statistics show that new HIV infections in Pakistan have increased by 200 percent over the past 15 years, rising from approximately 16,000 cases in 2010 to 48,000 in 2024.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari highlighted that the Pakistan Peoples Party has established a world-class healthcare network, emphasizing its wide-reaching impact across the country.

Many parents assume that raising their voice is harmless, thinking it simply grabs a child’s attention. However, a toddler’s brain interprets yelling very differently. Loud sounds and signals of danger travel the same neural pathways, triggering an automatic stress response even before the child fully understands what is happening. Behaviors that may look like defiance, ignoring instructions, or

Stress is far more than just a mental burden; it manifests physically throughout the body. Recent research shows that rising levels of stress and anxiety can trigger a range of physical symptoms, including heart palpitations, headaches, acid reflux, and insomnia. These are often mistaken for unrelated health issues, yet they frequently originate from the nervous system’s response to