HEALTH

Extensive awareness campaigns against drug abuse stressed for protection of young generation

Extensive awareness campaigns against drug abuse stressed for protection of young generation

PESHAWAR, JUN 30 /DNA/ – Participants of a seminar held in regard with creating awareness against drug abuse and illicit trafficking have laid stress on holding of such sessions round Read More

Drugs are at the root of immeasurable human suffering.

Drugs are at the root of immeasurable human suffering.

ISLAMABAD: Drug use eats away at people’s health and wellbeing. Overdoses claim hundreds of thousands of lives every year. Meanwhile, synthetic drugs are becoming more lethal and addictive, and the Read More

High risk of stroke in young people linked to lifestyle factors

risk of stroke among young

Globally, the risk of stroke among young and middle-aged people has significantly increased over the past ten years, according to a new American study. The main risk factors for stroke,Read More

Internet addiction may trigger more addictive behaviours in teens: study

Internet addiction may trigger more addictive behaviours in teens: study

A new research suggests that young people with internet addiction experience changes in brain chemistry leading to more addictive behaviours. According to The Guardian, the study published in PLOS Mental Health Read More

Pakistan witnesses significant dip in cigarette consumption due to high prices

Pakistan witnesses significant dip in cigarette consumption due to high prices

ISLAMABAD, JUN (DNA): Pakistan has witnessed a significant dip in cigarette consumption due to high prices, and a survey by the Centre for Research and Dialogue (CRD) has validated that Read More

Health advocates applaud SIFC, IMF for boosting Pakistan’s economy through tobacco tax hike

Health advocates applaud SIFC

ISLAMABAD, JUN 4 /DNA/ – Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), appreciated Special Investment Facilitation Council’s (SIFC) previous work on investing in better economic decisions.Read More