Health

Iron fortification – A dire need in Pakistan
- By Aina Lashari
- . May 26, 2023
Given the high prevalence of iron deficiency, limited dietary diversity, and the potential to improve maternal and child health, iron fortification has emerged as a

Addressing population growth in Pakistan: Experts gather to discuss strategies for a brighter future
- By Aina Lashari
- . May 24, 2023
Population Experts and Government officials gathered in Islamabad to discuss improving population health in Pakistan. Islamabad, Pakistan – May 24, 2023 – Today marks the

The Curse of Excessive Empathy
- By Suhaib Shaukat
- . May 23, 2023
In Pakistan, there is a clear class difference and it is crystal clear and visible on the streets. I don’t know if this feeling is

The appeal of Ayurveda: A holistic approach to health and wellness
- By Maham Umer
- . May 22, 2023
Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. It is based on the belief that health and

Inhumane living conditions force overseas citizen to cancel her admission from this medical college in Lahore
- By Mohib Sauleh Lateef
- . May 21, 2023
What happened: Anum Qaiser, an overseas Pakistani medical student at the Ameer-ud-Din medical college Lahore, withdrew her admission from the MBBS program shortly after the

Dehydration – A Neglected Threat to Our Health and Well-being
- By Abdullah Khalid
- . May 20, 2023
Water is the elixir of life, yet it is all too often taken for granted. In today’s fast-paced world, where convenience trumps self-care, dehydration has

Postpartum Depression: A Lonely Fight For New Mothers
- By Dua Shahid
- . May 8, 2023
To all the mothers out there, have you ever felt a sense of sadness or experienced mixed emotions after the birth of your baby? Maybe

It’s Okay for Men to Cry: End the Toxic Masculinity
- By Suhaib Shaukat
- . May 8, 2023
So we live in a world where things can get a bit rough sometimes, in the process of battling it out, emotionally it can get

It’s your job to dispose of YOUR sanitary pads
- By Suhaib Shaukat
- . May 5, 2023
Pakistan is not normally known for effective waste disposal. You often have heard about food disposal stories in our cities. Our hospitals are breeding grounds

5 home grown kitchens in Karachi making organic cottage cheese that’s much better than your branded ones
- By Dua Shahid
- . May 5, 2023
Here are 5 homegrown businesses offering unique, high-quality cheese that stand out from commercially produced cheese. The demand for organic and locally sourced food products