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Coca-Cola recalls 2,000 Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange soda packs

December 15, 2023 Admin No Comments

Coca-Cola recalls soda over “foreign material” Coca-Cola issues soda recall over “foreign material” 00:27 Coca-Cola is recalling 2,000 cases of Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta Orange soda cans because they may contain “foreign material.” The recall comprises 12-packs of 12-ounce cans, including 1,557 packs of Sprite, 417 of Diet Coke and 14 of Fanta Orange….

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Cold wave sparks health concerns in Hazara | The Express Tribune

December 11, 2023 Admin No Comments

ABBOTABAD: The Hazara division is presently experiencing a severe cold wave and dry weather, triggering a health crisis marked by a surge of respiratory ailments such as influenza, colds, fever, and coughs. The spread is attributed to an extended period of dry weather, affecting nearly every other person in the area. Owing to the escalating…

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7 Ways Dry Fruits Can Help In Attaining Daily Nutrition

December 8, 2023 Admin No Comments

Incorporating a variety of dry fruits into your daily nutrition can contribute significantly to meeting your dietary needs and promoting overall well-being. However, it’s important to be mindful of portion sizes, as the natural sugars in dry fruits can contribute to calorie intake. As with any dietary changes, consulting with a healthcare professional or nutritionist…

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Brain-eating amoeba rears its ugly head again | The Express Tribune

November 19, 2023 Admin No Comments

KARACHI: As deaths due to Naegleria fowleri, also referred to as brain-eating amoeba, in Karachi, enter into the double digits, there is a growing concern amongst the populace that, just like other recurring diseases such as dengue and malaria, the provincial government will fail to curb its spread and prevent it from becoming a regular…

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Stress In Pregnancy Linked To Childrens Behavioural Problems: Research

November 17, 2023 Admin No Comments

Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behaviour issues during their childhood and teenage years, according to a research. “Our research suggests that psychological distress during the pregnancy period has a small but persistent effect on children’s risk for aggressive, disinhibited…

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Excessive Screen Time In Childhood May Increase ADHD, Autism Risk: Study

October 26, 2023 Admin No Comments

Children with a genetic predisposition to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were more likely to use screens for longer periods, according to a study. While long periods of screen time in childhood have been suggested to be a cause of ASD/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the results of this study suggest that some people may have…

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Electronic deathtrap | The Express Tribune

September 2, 2023 Admin No Comments

Within the last five years, the use of e-cigarettes has increased from 29% to over 40% in Pakistan. Despite being aware of the health risks associated with these devices, most teenagers and adults are addicted to them. Teenagers have easier access to these devices due to the absence of adequate legislation and age restrictions. Using…

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Govt orders availability of medicines at hospitals | The Express Tribune

August 26, 2023 Admin No Comments

PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has written to the Health Services Director General in the province regarding the unavailability of essential medicines and directed him to submit an immediate report on this matter of public interest besides ensuring the best healthcare facilities to the general public. The letter said there had been incidents of shortage of…

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Black men at higher risk of dying from skin cancer, study finds

August 8, 2023 Admin No Comments

Black men at higher risk of dying from skin cancer, study finds – CBS News Watch CBS News Black men are most at risk to die of melanoma, a recent study found. Errol Barnett examines what factors into the statistics. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive…

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Woman dies from water toxicity; here’s what happens if you drink TOO much water after feeling dehydrated | The Times of India

August 4, 2023 Admin No Comments

In another recent case, a Canadian Tik Toker was hospitalized for water poisoning after drinking four liters of water everyday for 12 days for the ’75 Hard’ challenge. Michelle Fairburn explained on social media that she thought she had water poisoning, which occurs after one drinks “more than three to four liters of water in…

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