Sixteen different medicines have been found to be substandard or fake in various parts of Punjab. During inspections in Lahore and other areas of the province, samples of medicines were collected from different medical stores and sent to drug testing laboratories. According to laboratory reports, specific batches of several medicines were found to be substandard, adulterated or counterfeit. The af...

A new study has warned that using antibiotics and painkillers without medical advice, repeatedly or for long periods may have harmful effects on health. Researchers say unnecessary use of antibiotics can contribute to drug resistance in bacteria, while certain medicines may also increase the risk of kidney damage. According to international media reports, researchers have advised people not to tak...

A new study by South Korean researchers has found an association between the use of weight-loss medications and depression and suicidal thoughts among adults. Researchers analysed mental health data from around 27,000 adults. Among them, 846 people reported using prescription weight-loss medications. According to the study, people using weight-loss medications were 93% more likely to report depres...

adminEdit Profile A new study conducted in China has found that the aging process differs significantly between men and women, with distinct biological changes appearing at different stages of life. According to the research, the effects of aging are not limited to visible physical changes. They can also be detected through routine blood tests and medical examinations, which may reveal important c...

A new study has raised concerns over the possible health risks associated with regularly consuming sugar-sweetened beverages. Researchers found that people who consumed at least one sugary drink every day had a significantly higher risk of developing stomach cancer compared with those who rarely consumed such beverages. The study analyzed health, lifestyle and dietary data from 112,284 participant...

Diabetes and its complications are becoming an increasingly serious health concern in Pakistan, with medical experts warning that around 300,000 people lose their feet every year due to diabetes-related complications. According to health experts, diabetes can lead to serious foot problems, including ulcers and infections, which may eventually require amputation. Available data indicates that the p...

The Islamabad High Court has issued notices to relevant government authorities over a petition seeking regulation of social media use by children under the age of 16. Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court Justice Sarfraz Dogar heard the petition and sought responses from the Ministry of IT, Ministry of Information, Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Law. The Pakistan Telecommunication Author...

A Chinese company has claimed to have developed a new method for implanting a device in the brain without the need to open the skull. Shanghai-based Stemed Technology says the new procedure could allow a brain implant to be placed in around 10 minutes . According to the company, the device would be inserted through a vein in the neck and guided through the blood vessels until it reaches the brain....

Experts say bloating can be caused by gas, water retention, hormonal changes, food sensitivities, constipation and other digestive issues. Bloating is a common digestive complaint that can cause discomfort and a feeling of fullness or swelling in the abdomen. According to nutrition experts, the problem is not always linked to food and drinks, as stress, hormonal changes and digestive health can al...

A new study has found that poor sleep may be linked to people feeling older than their actual age. The research, published in the medical journal Sleep and led by the National Sleep Foundation, examined more than 3,100 adults. Researchers asked participants how old they felt and compared their responses with their sleep quality, sleep patterns and levels of daytime tiredness. The findings showed t...