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India’s train crash: People still waiting to receive dead bodies of their loved ones

Families of the victims involved in India’s deadliest train crash in decades have gathered at a hospital in Bhubaneswar city to identify and claim the bodies of their loved ones. The tragic incident claimed the lives of 275 people, prompting railway officials to recommend the country’s premier criminal investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation […]

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Late Pakistani Chef Fatima Ali Honored with James Beard Award

Pakistani-American Chef Fatima Ali who died in 2019 after fighting bravely against cancer has been recently honored with the James Beard Award. This is the second time Ali was conferred with this prestigious award. Fatima Ali, the daughter of an ex former attorney general for Pakistan rose to the heights of fame for her participating […]

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Karachi Residents Urged to Protect Against Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba

Sindh’s Information Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has issued a warning to the residents of Karachi, urging them to take precautions against Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba. This rare but lethal waterborne amoeba can be found in freshwater sources. Memon emphasized the importance of avoiding swimming in improperly chlorinated pools and advised people […]

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Kasur’s Munna Bhai MBBS Arrested; The Fake Doctor Was Treating Patients Without a Degree

The police in Kasur has arrested a fake doctor who was treating patients without a proper degree or license. Multiple complaints were filed against the doctor who was playing with the lives of people I’m Mandi Usman Wala of Kasur District. The District Health Officer (DHO) took notice of the complaints and got himself checked […]

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Naila Kiani becomes a source of inspiration for women across the country after her Everest conquest in 2023

Have you heard the name Naila Kiani often during the last few days? If yes, you have heard it for all the good reasons. A force to be reckoned with, Kiani is a woman whose extraordinary accomplishments speak volumes about her character. She is an all-in-one versatile individual who has achieved remarkable milestones in various […]

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Summer vacation is right around the corner!

Summer eating habits may change for children due to weather. Want to know how to switch up the menu so the kids are happy but also get their daily nutrition? Read along to find more! First and foremost, maintain their hydration, it’s critical to keep kids hydrated during the summer, especially if they’re playing outside. […]

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Florida Man Sets a New Record by Spending 74 days Underwater

Image: IEEE Spectrum Joseph Dituri was part of an underwater mission by the Marine Resources Development Foundation where he has successfully spent 74 days underwater. During this time, Dituri resided in a unique underwater hotel built at the bottom of a 9-meter (around 30-feet) deep lagoon in Florida, US. Dituri just broke the record for […]

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Abbott Labs Sued Over PediaSure Height Claims

A woman has filed a case against Abbott Laboratories in New York City accusing the company of misleading height claims. The woman says that the healthcare company has labelled its nutritional drink PediaSure as “clinically proven” to increase height. The woman who was identified as Joanne Noriega claimed she bought PediaSure Grow & Gain strawberry […]

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Two People Die from Congo Virus in Karachi and Quetta; Health Authorities Alerted

Daily Times Two people have died from Congo virus on Sunday. The victims belonged to Karachi and Quetta. The victim from Quetta was a 20-year-old Afghan woman who was also pregnant, according to the doctors. Upon showing the symptoms of the virus, 20-year-old Gul NAZ was admitted to the Quetta’s Fatima Jinnah Chest Hospital. She […]

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1.9 million Girls in Pakistan Become Child Brides; UNICEF Says Pakistan Needs to Curb Child Marriages

A UNICEF report states that Maldives, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are the top three countries in South Asia to reduce the number of child marriages. Although South Asia is doing great efforts in reducing the rate of child marriages, it will still take the region another 55 years to completely eradicate this practice. According to […]

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WHO Experts to Decide Whether to End COVID Emergency

Image: WHO A meeting of global health experts has been called to decide whether COVID-19 is still an emergency under the rules defined by the World Health Organization. COVID was first declared an international emergency on Jan. 30, 2020, and since then, in every meeting held after three months the same label was attached to […]

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Tea and Dental Health: The Hidden Dangers of Drinking Tea Too Often

Tea is a beloved beverage enjoyed by millions of people around the world. Not only does it offer a comforting and refreshing pick-me-up, but it also boasts numerous health benefits, from boosting immunity to reducing inflammation. However, while tea can be a healthy choice in moderation, drinking too much of it can have some surprising […]

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20 Countries Including Pakistan at Risk of ‘Excessive Rainfall’ This Year

Image: Geo.TV Pakistan is one of the 20 countries which are likely to get excessive rainfall this year, as predicted by the United Nations’ Globally Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) of the food and agricultural organization (FAO). The report also suggests that while 20 countries will receive more rain than usual 42 countries are […]

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WHO Identifies Contaminated Cough Syrup Made by Indian Company

Image: Prevention.com The World Health Organization (WHO) identified the presence of a contaminated cough syrup in Marshall Islands and Micronesia. The syrup is said to be made by an Indian manufacturer. Up on carefully analyzing the contents of the syrup, the Therapeutic Goods Administration concluded that the syrup has “unacceptable” amounts of diethylene glycol and […]

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Pakistan Reports First Case of Monkeypox in Traveler from Abroad

Pakistan has recently recorded its first case of monkeypox in an individual who had recently traveled from another country. The Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination announced the case on Tuesday, revealing that the infected person arrived in Pakistan on April 17th after being deported from Saudi Arabia. Health officials confirmed that the […]

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Twitter’s Blue Checkmark Chaos Continues, More Fake, Scam and Deceased Accounts Get Verified

Image: CNN In order to give more users an access to Twitter’s paid services, Elon Musk introduced paid Twitter Blue Verification. However, the new service has been creating more chaos as scam, fake and deceased accounts are getting verified. Twitter gave a deadline of 29th April to it’s verified users to start opting for the […]

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Cardiac Arrest; The Faster You Act, The Better

image: Parkview Health If you or someone you know is feeling tightness, pressure, heaviness or squeezing across your chest, it is time to call an ambulance immediately. Often the pain starts spreading toward your arms, mostly toward the left arm, neck, jaw, tummy, back coupled with sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness, vomiting, wheezing or […]