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Health Mela and Awareness Walk Highlight Pakistan’s Urgent Diabetes Crisis
Posted onBy Muhammad Saleem — Islamabad, Pakistan ISLAMABAD: On World Diabetes Day, the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) and coalition partners hosted a health mela and awareness walk at the National Press Club, Islamabad, drawing attention to the country’s alarming rise in diabetes cases. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mr. Atta Tarar, attended as chief…
Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says global report
Posted on“This landmark study is a comprehensive assessment of preventable cancer worldwide, incorporating for the first time infectious causes of cancer alongside behavioural, environmental, and occupational risks,” said Soerjomataram, the deputy head of the IARC Cancer Surveillance Unit.
Ipswich Town stars inspire youngsters to have healthy routines
Posted onTwo footballers have taken part in a project to help tackle child health issues and encourage better oral hygiene and diets. Ipswich Town striker George Hirst and defender Conor Townsend attended the club’s Empower Hub project at the Willows Family Hub in Chantry, Suffolk. The session focused on the foundation’s Shine initiative, which was designed…
(OPINION) Health insurance premiums are set to rise
Posted onCounty 17 publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of County 17 or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by emailingeditor@oilcity.news. The cost of health care in America is rising faster than most families can afford — and as a health care…
New Birmingham inquests open into jailed surgeon Ian Paterson’s patients
Posted onA further two inquests have been opened into the deaths of former patients of jailed surgeon Ian Paterson. Judge Richard Foster opened the inquests of Pauline Brown, who died aged 62, and Jennifer Fox, who died aged 47, at Birmingham Coroners’ Court on Tuesday. There are now 65 inquests ongoing into the deaths of patients…
What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke?
Posted onMichelle Roberts Digital health editor Getty Images During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Heat exhaustion is not usually serious as long as you can cool yourself down – but heatstroke is a medical emergency which requires immediate treatment. Some groups, including older adults, young children…
