Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm throughout India and among Indian communities worldwide. It is a time marked by the illumination of lamps, family gatherings, vibrant fireworks, and the preparation of delicious traditional sweets. However, amid the festive cheer, the impact of post-Diwali pollution on health…
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A cheerful 8-year-old girl walks into my clinic. Set between a Japanese-style bob is a pair of almond shaped eyes and just below them is a wide smile. Mehreen is here for her one-year follow up after completing treatment for osteosarcoma of her left lower leg. She hops onto the examination table with ease. You…
CDC stepping up efforts to get kids vaccinated ahead of school year – CBS News Watch CBS News As a new school year is set to begin, some areas are seeing lower levels of vaccinations, which could make kids more susceptible to diseases like measles and whooping cough. Thd CDC is stepping up efforts to…
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The human Y chromosome, which plays an important role in determining male sex, is undergoing a dramatic change – it’s shrinking. This genetic decay raises the question: Are men on the path to extinction? While this might sound alarming, it’s essential to understand the science behind the Y chromosome‘s decline and understand whether this truly…
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NEW YORK: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has once again declared mpox a global public health emergency, marking the second time in two years that the virus has reached this level of international concern. This declaration comes in response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has rapidly spread to neighboring…
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PUBLISHED August 11, 2024 KARACHI: In the dynamic environments of the emergency department (ED) and personal decision-making, the pursuit of clarity and rationality is often hindered by our own cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and irrational thinking patterns. As I embark on an exploration of ‘thinking how (not) to think’ I am reminded of the deeply…
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Dengue, typically recognised for its flu-like symptoms, can also have severe repercussions for the brain and nervous system, highlighting the need for heightened awareness and timely intervention. While the common symptoms of dengue include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, rash, and mild bleeding, the virus can also lead…
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The argument at the core of the recent anti-defamation legislation in Punjab, and the continued ban on X goes something like this: speech that is viewed as defamatory by some is dangerous to the society, its members and its function, and hence should be regulated, and when necessary, prosecuted. The underlying principle here is that…
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Meditation does not belong to any religion or sect; it is the universal language used to raise one’s energy. Originating from the ancient Vedic times of India, for thousands of years, great sages have acquired exceptional skills and found balance in their lives by practising mindful meditation. Meditation is about cultivating mindfulness—the practice of being…
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LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has sounded the alarm regarding the health and medical treatment of their founding chairman and former prime minister, Imran Khan, expressing deep concerns over his well-being. The party has raised questions about the denial of medical facilities to one of the country’s most prominent leaders. In a statement posted on…
