Washington :  In a new study, scientists have revived a theory first proposed in the late 1800s and studied organ development in mice to reveal how breast cancers, and possibly other cancers, develop in people. According to the theory, the [...]

Washington :  High level of soft drink consumption may make a person more vulnerable to asthma and, or, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study has revealed. Led by Zumin Shi, MD, PhD, of the University of Adelaide, researchers [...]

Washington :  A full breakfast that includes a sweet dessert can help in weight loss, a new study has revealed. Researchers from Tel Aviv University found that dessert, as part of a balanced 600-calorie breakfast that also includes proteins [...]

Karachi: Cleansing a newborn s umbilical cord with an antiseptic can reduce risk of infection and death, said a study carried out by Aga Khan University s Division of Women & Child Health. The research, just published in leading global medical [...]

Karachi :  Pakistan Para Medical Staff Association Karachi division and JPMC unit’s office bearers’ joint meeting has been convened on February 11, 2012. Central Secretary General Muhammad Arshad and Provincial head of the association Mumtaz [...]

Karachi, The hunger strike of doctors at Civil Hospital Karachi on Tuesday entered the second day, causing problems for patients. Some half dozen doctors observed hunger strike. Protesting doctors chanted slogans against the hospital administration [...]

London :  Lots of sunshine increases the level of the male sex hormone testosterone, scientists say. Ninety per cent of the body’s vitamin D is produced by the action of sunlight on the skin. And the researchers at the Medical University [...]

Washington :   Women who use combined oral contraceptive pill suffer less severe pain compared with women who do not use it, a new study has revealed. Although some previous studies and anecdotal evidence have suggested that the combined oral [...]

Washington :  As researchers work to eliminate malaria worldwide, new strategies are required to find and treat individuals with undiagnosed malaria. The prevalence of asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic malaria can be as high as 35 percent [...]

Karachi :   Parkinson s disease is spreading fast and every nine minutes someone is diagnosed with the disease. To raise awareness about the disease a walk is being organized in Karachi On Sunday February 12th the Parkinson s disease community [...]