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From awareness to acceptance: Marking Autism Day worldwide

From awareness to acceptance: Marking Autism Day worldwide
Russian firm to invest $80m in Pakistan to produce insulin with local partner

Russian firm to invest $80m in Pakistan to produce insulin with local partner

Minister says no medicine shortage despite shipping disruptions

Minister says no medicine shortage despite shipping disruptions

Pakistan announces 2026 polio campaign as eradication efforts show positive results

Pakistan announces 2026 polio campaign as eradication efforts show positive results

PMDC takes strict action over Lady Willingdon Hospital video scandal

PMDC takes strict action over Lady Willingdon Hospital video scandal

Young doctors reject dismissals over C-section video controversy

Young doctors reject dismissals over C-section video controversy

Ultrasound scan delays put pregnant women, cancer patients at risk

Ultrasound scan delays put pregnant women, cancer patients at risk

Lady Willingdon Hospital video scandal: MS, Head of Department suspended

Lady Willingdon Hospital video scandal: MS, Head of Department suspended

Lady Willingdon Hospital Lahore C-section video sparks probe

Lady Willingdon Hospital Lahore C-section video sparks probe

Loud noise may worsen Parkinson's symptoms, study warns

Loud noise may worsen Parkinson's symptoms, study warns

Metformin's hidden brain pathway uncovered after 60 years

Metformin's hidden brain pathway uncovered after 60 years

Caffeine may reverse memory loss from lack of sleep, study suggests

Caffeine may reverse memory loss from lack of sleep, study suggests

Ultra-processed foods linked to 67% higher risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

Ultra-processed foods linked to 67% higher risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

Extreme fatigue may signal 'heat fever,' not just heatstroke: Experts

Extreme fatigue may signal 'heat fever,' not just heatstroke: Experts

Daily 17 minutes of cycling may reduce dementia risk, boost brain function: studies suggest

Daily 17 minutes of cycling may reduce dementia risk, boost brain function: studies suggest

Vaccine cuts risk of common cancer for decades, major study finds

Vaccine cuts risk of common cancer for decades, major study finds

Potassium-rich diet may cut risk of heart failure by 24pc, stroke risk by 20pc, experts say

Potassium-rich diet may cut risk of heart failure by 24pc, stroke risk by 20pc, experts say

Measles outbreak affects eight children in Kasur village

Measles outbreak affects eight children in Kasur village

Study finds coffee may help protect the brain from dementia

Study finds coffee may help protect the brain from dementia

Needle-free insulin? Scientists invent gel that delivers insulin through skin in animal studies

Needle-free insulin? Scientists invent gel that delivers insulin through skin in animal studies

Delay in price fixation causing shortage of vital medicines in market

Delay in price fixation causing shortage of vital medicines in market

The number of kids you have may affect your lifespan, study finds

The number of kids you have may affect your lifespan, study finds

Govt taking measures to eliminate hepatitis by 2030, NA told

Govt taking measures to eliminate hepatitis by 2030, NA told

First polio case of 2026 reported from Sindh

First polio case of 2026 reported from Sindh

Obesity emerging as major public health concern in Pakistan

Obesity emerging as major public health concern in Pakistan