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‘It’s such a complex little area’: how to really look after your wrists
It’s a bad time of year for wrists. Parents – and sometimes grandparents – full of enthusiasm and holiday cheer hop on their child’s new scooter or bi...
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Ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food – study
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have more in common with cigarettes than with fruit or vegetables, and require far tighter regulation, according to a new...
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Exercise can be ‘frontline treatment’ for mild depression, researchers say
Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can be considered a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, according to research t...
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It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18
A 16-year-old boy and his mum went to see their GP, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, on a busy Monday afternoon. That weekend, the boy had been at A&E after an a...
3 hours ago
Brain bran: The protective effect that fibre has on cognition
Eating fibre can improve health, lengthen lifespans, and even protect our brains. Yet many of us are still coming up short on this "essential nutrient...
4 hours ago
Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life
Don't put all your eggs in one basket when it comes to exercise - doing a variety of different physical activities every week is the key to boosting y...
6 hours ago
Seven foods you should be eating more of right now
Some common ingredients can have powerfully positive effects on our health. Here are seven worth adding more of to your diet. There have never been so...
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Inside Pakistan’s Battle Against Addiction: A Clinical Psychologist Warns of the Rising Threat of Ice
Pakistan’s battle against substance abuse is becoming increasingly complex, with mental health professionals warning that synthetic drugs are driving ...
2 months ago
Video Allegedly Showing Mayo Hospital MS During Suspected Cash Exchange Surfaces
Lahore: A CCTV video purportedly showing the Medical Superintendent (MS) of Mayo Hospital, Dr. Mudabbir, in his office during an alleged cash exchange...
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Free eye camp in Liaquatabad benefits more than 250 patients
KARACHI: A one-day free eye camp was organised at Shifa Khana Ahle Sunnat in Liaquatabad through a collaboration between Anjuman Talaba-e-Islam (ATI),...
18 hours ago
Robotic Surgery Enhances Specialized Urology Care in Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE, Pakistan: Robotic-assisted surgery has been introduced in the field of urology in Lahore, reflecting a steady shift toward technology-driven c...
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