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Mindfulness could help us unlearn fear
The practice of mindfulness — the purpose of which is to help an individual focus on stimuli occurring in the…
China confirms more cases of mystery viral pneumonia
China on Friday confirmed more cases of a mystery viral pneumonia that has sparked fears about a resurgence of …
Heart attack: New protein therapy may improve recovery
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), around 605,000 people in the United States have a new heart…
Weight loss surgery reduces skin cancer risk
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Melanoma accounts for just 1% of…
US unveils partial ban on flavored e-cigarettes
The US government on Thursday announced it would soon ban most flavored e-cigarettes as it tries to curb a rising…
Another polio case emerges in Sindh, tally jumps to 20
KARACHI: Another polio case has been reported in Sindh, taking the number of cases to 20 in the province so far.…
Patient satisfaction may decline after hospital acquisition
Medicare quality-of-care data reveal that when a hospital is acquired by another hospital or hospital system,…
Mindfulness training may lower blood pressure
There is anecdotal evidence that meditation and mindfulness training may be able to reduce high blood pressure and…
Dr Zafar Mirza elaborates healthcare targets of Pakistan in 2020
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health, Dr Zafar Mirza, has announced the healthcare targets of…
Cholesterol levels in young adults can predict heart disease risk
Research has already well documented that high cholesterol levels can lead to heart disease, the leading cause of…
UAE health ministry continues efforts to curb smoking
The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, continues its public health efforts to curb smoking among…
Chili peppers reduce mortality risk: study
For many years, chili has been hailed for its therapeutic properties, and now researchers have found that eating…
Cannabis use rising faster among depressed
Regular cannabis use has risen more quickly among people with depression, and they’re less likely to perceive it as…
Knee injuries in early adulthood may hasten arthritis
Young adults who have had knee injuries are much more likely than uninjured peers to develop arthritis in the knee…
Blue Light Plays A Positive Role In Affecting Sleep
The night mode setting for your screen might be doing you more harm than good. The results of a new animal study…
What causes cells to age?
Can scientists slow down aging? Aging is an inevitable part of our lives. But an increasingly aging population…
Ultra-processed foods may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes
Some packaged foods may be ultra-processed and raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to new…
UAE Pharmacies Report Low Flu Treatment Stocks After Sickly Start To Winter
Pharmacies said they are running low on anti-flu tablets after the country saw a sickly start to the winter. Staff…
Transport breakdown in brain cells may lead to Alzheimer’s,…
Faulty transportation mechanisms within nerve cells may lead to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's or Parkinson's…
Excessive blood fat could cause organ damage
New research shows how high blood fat levels can induce inflammation.Inflammation is both caused by and a risk…