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Health update on the post-flood situation in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, March 22 (Online): Over the past few weeks, flood waters have continued to recede in many flood-affected areas across Pakistan, but enormous volumes of persistent flood waters remain stagnant in many places.
Around 8 million…
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Increasing Threat of Spread of Antimicrobial-resistant Fungus in Healthcare Facilities
ISLAMABAD, March 22 (Online):Candida auris (C. auris), an emerging fungus considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance (AR) threat, spread at an alarming rate in U.S. healthcare facilities in 2020-2021, according to data from the Centers…
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Int’l Day of Forests observed
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 21 (Online):International Day of Forests was observed on Tuesday, to raise awareness regarding importance of forests for the benefit of current and future generations.
This year's theme of the day is ‘Forests and…
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People Who Have These ‘Big Five’ Personality Traits are Happier Throughout Their Lives
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (Online): People who are emotionally stable, conscientious, and agreeable may experience more satisfaction with their lives, according to new research.
The report, published Monday in the Journal of Personality and…
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Ozempic Rebound: Most People Regain Weight After Stopping Semaglutide
ISLAMABAD, March 21 (Online): Research published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and MetabolismTrusted Source indicates that once people stop using the medication semaglutide (better known by the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic), any weight…
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Treating a heart attack before it happens: It may not be a science fiction
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 21 (Online): Although most people survive a heart attackTrusted Source initially, the risk of death significantly increases over the following years.
In fact, 65% of peopleTrusted Source who have a heart attack over the…
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Passion, exercise, and meaningful relationships are a boon to brain health
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 20 (Online): Changes to cognitive function during the aging process are relatedTrusted Source to the brain’s white and gray matter volume.
Gray matter consists of biological structures, including neuronal cell bodies,…
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Can physical activity at the right time of day increase fat loss?
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 20 (ONLINE): Not only can it help with weight loss, but previous studies also show physical activity can help lower a person’s risk for diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseaseTrusted Source, stroke, osteoporosis, and…
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Vaccination Could Reduce Risk Of Long COVID, Study Shows
ISLAMABD, MARCH 20 (Online): After studying thousands of people’s symptoms post-COVID-19, researchers have found that getting vaccinated could potentially reduce the risk of long COVID.
The new study – which looked at patients 3 months…
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Healthy, plant-rich diets help lower the risk of early death, new study confirms
ISLAMABAD : Growing evidence confirms that dietary choices are key to maintaining health. Research increasingly indicates that unhealthy eating habits can lead to early, preventable deaths.Until now, though, studies have generally focused…
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