Pakistani doctor honoured with ‘Order of Canada’ for contributions to global health

An undated image of child and maternal health specialist Dr Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta. — Agha Khan University Hospital (AKUH)/file Pakistani doctor Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta has been appointed as an Officer…

Vitamin D not recommended for preventing fractures in older individuals, panel finds

Vitamin D, a nutrient known for promoting bone health, might not be effective in protecting all seniors from injury. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a draft recommendation…

Patients with high need should get own GP, says government

Patients most “in need” should be able to see the same doctor at every appointment in their local GP surgery, the government says. GPs will be rewarded financially if they…

10 tips for dementia caregivers to make the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable

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How to keep your skin from drying out overnight? – SUCH TV

Do you wake up with a parched, flaky face that makes you want to dive back under the covers? Known to doctors as xerosis, dryness occurs when low humidity levels,…

Pakistan’s mpox tally reaches 8 as another case reported in Islamabad

A test tube labelled “Mpox virus positive” is held in this illustration taken on August 20, 2024. — Reuters Gulf expatriate diagnosed with mpox hails from KP’s Upper Dir. Patient in…

What Is Eyelash Dandruff? Know Common Symptoms, Risks, And Prevention; Check Expert Tips

Eyelash dandruff, also known as blepharitis, may sound like a minor inconvenience, but it is a condition that requires attention to avoid discomfort and potential complications. Characterized by flaky, white…

AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests

Getty Images AI can potentially spot much more from a blood test than currently possible This is the third feature in a six-part series that is looking at how AI…

Woman receives pig kidney transplant, walks out of hospital days later: ‘Second chance’

An Alabama woman has successfully received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health. This was the seventh pig organ transplant completed by NYU Langone surgeons. Towana Looney, 53,…

Bird flu leads to severe human illness and state of emergency; experts discuss risk

Bird flu (H5N1) continues to spark warnings around the country. On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the country’s first severe case of bird flu in…