Diabetes researchers believe the future is bright
STOCKHOLM Nov 19 (TNS): Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the world, but as yet there exists no known cure for...
No one safe from global pollution without concerted action: warns UN
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 18 (TNS):Everyone on earth is affected by pollution - “ the world's largest killer “ and while solutions are within reach,...
‘Good’ gut bacteria may solve Crohn’s disease: study
MIAMI Nov 16 (TNS): Fixing the balance of gut bacteria by introducing a specific kind of "good" bug could help treat Crohn's disease, a...
Eating variety of nuts linked to lower heart disease risk
WASHINGTON Nov 15 (TNS): People who regularly snack on a variety of nuts may face a lower risk of heart disease than people who...
Diabetes kills 100,000 people annually in Pakistan
Rawalpindi Nov 14 (TNS): A tremendous increase in rates of diabetes prevalence and incidence has been witnessed in Pakistan in last few years and...
High blood pressure is redefined as 130, not 140
LOS ANGELES Nov 14 (TNS): High blood pressure was redefined Monday by the American Heart Association, which said the disease should be treated sooner,...
Smog claims two more lives in Punjab
Lahore, Nov. 12 (TNS): As the dense smog engulfing large areas in Punjab, two more died and many others sustained wounds on Sunday in...
Life expectancy up 10 years thanks to better lifestyles: OECD
PARIS Nov 11 (TNS): Healthier lifestyles and higher incomes have helped increase life expectancy in the 35 OECD nations by 10 years in the...
Milk-alternative drinks may cause iodine deficiency: study
LONDON Nov 10 (TNS): Consumers of milk-alternative drinks may be at risk of iodine deficiency, according to the findings of a new study in...
Dry weather likely in most parts of country; dense fog, smog to prevail in...
ISLAMABAD Nov 08 (TNS): Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours.
However, light rain-thunder may occur...
