Health

Lead exposure poses serious health risks to children in Pakistan: study

Two new polio cases reported in KP, 2026 tally jumps to three

Pakistan approves first-ever national vaccine policy

Banned reusable syringes remain available in market despite nationwide ban

Govt okays prices of 35 critical drugs to address shortages

US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

Drap orders countrywide crackdown on unsafe syringes amid HIV surge

2,108 children test HIV-positive nationwide in 15 months

New, more transmissible mpox variant detected in Sindh, southern Punjab

Drap seeks crackdown on website as illegal drugs spread on social media

'Injection culture, weak enforcement fuelling HIV outbreaks in Pakistan'

Islamabad sees surge in HIV cases, over 600 infections reported in 15 months

HIV cases among children rise as probe uncovers syringe reuse at Punjab hospital

Sindh sees 894 new HIV cases in first quarter of 2026

Cop guarding polio vaccination team martyred in Hangu attack

In the online 'maxxing' era, what's the deal with fibre and protein?

Viral surgery video: Punjab terminates postgraduate training of five doctors

Lahore hospital MS, several doctors suspended over ethical breach

Abortion pill sales surge to record levels in US ban states as travel declines: study

Lack of modern cancer treatments in Pakistan forces patients towards black-market drugs

WHO says strike on Sudan hospital kills at least 64

India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs

Pricing delays keep key medicines off pharmacy shelves

WHO warns of health risks from 'black rain' in Iran

World's first: Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's

First polio case of 2026 confirmed in Sindh

Weight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction: study

Vaping devices may be used for drug intoxication, Senate panel informed

South Korea's birthrate, world's lowest, rises again amid signs of easing demographic crisis

Australian gynaecologist accused of unneeded surgeries on women

Pakistan's superbug abuse 'may claim over 262,000 lives' by 2050

Could insight from cats lead to breast cancer cures?

Pakistani-American surgeon rolls out UAE first AI clinical platform

Deadly Nipah virus deemed 'limited' by scientists

WHO urges US to release intelligence on Covid-19 origins

AI tools more likely to provide 'incorrect' medical advice: study

Pakistan registers second mpox-linked death

Brain training reduces dementia risk by 25%, finds study

Nipah virus claims one life in Bangladesh: WHO

Weight-loss drugs, soft-drink tax curtail sugar consumption

Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted drugs website

Four out of every 10 cancer cases preventable: WHO

First nationwide vaccination drive of 2026 kicks off against poliovirus

France tightens infant milk rules after recalls

WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India

What to know about Nipah virus?

Pakistan orders strict screening of travellers to stop Nipah virus spread

India reports two Nipah virus infections as Thailand, Malaysia step up screening

Public hospitals' CCTV to be linked with Punjab Safe Cities Authority

Scientists spot brain 'glitch' that may explain why some people hear voices

Paracetamol in pregnancy is safe, says European research prompted by Trump autism claims

From soap to stress, the madness of modern skincare

PM Shehbaz revives health card programme for Islamabad, AJK and GB

Afghan mothers seek hospital help for malnourished children

'How do I communicate with my strict father?'

Fresh polio case surfaces in KP as Pakistan's 2025 tally climbs to 31

Does gut health shape how we age?

PM Shehbaz directs 'comprehensive strategy' to stabilise electricity tariffs

Iran signals readiness for Pakistan-hosted US talks under revised proposal: report

US awards $488m F-16 radar support contract for Pakistan, other countries

Saudi Arabia rolls back 15-year age restriction on Hajj pilgrims

'One-sided': FO rejects British special representative's remarks on Pakistan-Afghanistan border situation

Hot weather persists in Karachi as mercury hits 38.5°C

Lead exposure poses serious health risks to children in Pakistan: study

The limits of American power

Mohammad Ali fined after code breach in Hyderabad Kingsmen thriller

WATCH: Stranded whale 'Timmy' released into North Sea in dramatic rescue