A widely available over-the-counter nasal spray has shown remarkable potential in reducing COVID-19 infections, according to a new clinical trial. Researchers revealed that participants who used the spray regularly experienced two-thirds fewer COVID-19 cases compared to those who did not. The trial, conducted across several healthcare centers, involved hundreds of volunteers who were monitored over […]

Depression remains one of the world’s leading mental health challenges, affecting millions and often proving resistant to conventional treatments. Now, researchers have unveiled a promising approach: personalized electric brain stimulation designed to adapt to each individual’s unique neural patterns. In recent findings, scientists explained that instead of applying a standard level of stimulation to the […]

Pancreatic cancer is among the most lethal forms of cancer, often diagnosed at advanced stages when treatment options are limited. A new study has revealed that cigarette smoke may play a direct role in accelerating the disease, fueling both tumor growth and its spread. Researchers observed that chemicals in cigarette smoke can activate specific biological […]

The Sindh government is set to launch a province-wide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from September 15 to 27, targeting 4.1 million girls between the ages of 9 and 14 to protect them against cervical cancer. Supported by EPI Sindh, Jhpiego, WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, and other partners, the campaign represents a significant milestone in Pakistan’s […]

Genetic Variants Show Opposite Effects in Autism and Other Mental Health Conditions Two new large-scale genetic studies are reshaping how scientists understand the roots of autism and related psychiatric conditions. The research, based on genome data from nearly 575,000 people worldwide, focused on copy number variants (CNVs)—small DNA segments that can be deleted or duplicated. […]

Doctors around the world are raising serious concerns that vaping may be fueling a new wave of nicotine addiction, particularly among children and teenagers. Once promoted as a safer substitute for smoking, e-cigarettes are now linked to cardiovascular problems, lung injury, and even cancer risk, according to growing scientific evidence. Professor Maja-Lisa Løchen, a senior […]

PESHAWAR: The provincial health department has scheduled a wide-reaching measles and rubella vaccination campaign from November 17 to 29, with a target of immunizing nearly six million children. This drive is part of a nationwide strategy to limit outbreaks and protect children from preventable diseases. Preparations were discussed in a steering committee meeting led by […]

Heart disease is often associated with high cholesterol, poor diet, and a sedentary lifestyle. However, leading cardiologist Dr. Dmitry Yaranov emphasizes that the true causes are far more intricate. Drawing on years of experience treating thousands of patients, he points out that subtle lifestyle factors silently compromise heart health, often without noticeable symptoms. According to […]