HEALTH

High Tobacco tax prevails over propaganda, reduces cigarette consumption

High Tobacco tax prevails over propaganda, reduces cigarette consumption

ISLAMABAD, APR 17 /DNA/ – The consumption of cigarettes in Pakistan has witnessed a significant decline after the government took a bold decision to increase taxes and address the dual Read More

Experts weigh in: Ice cream’s surprising health benefits

Experts weigh in: Ice cream's surprising health benefits

Experts say ice cream might not be as bad for your health as you think. Registered dietitians don’t like labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” but they do suggest being Read More

Single-tier structure and high taxes: the recipe to curb cigarette consumption

Single-tier structure and high taxes: the recipe to curb cigarette consumption

ISLAMABAD, APR 12 /DNA/ – In a bid to combat the alarming rates of cigarette consumption in Pakistan, experts and health advocates have put their weight behind the International Monetary Read More

Do watermelon seeds help achieve health goals or are they just for spitting?

Do watermelon seeds help achieve health goals or are they just for spitting?

The next time you are devouring a juicy watermelon to quench your thirst on a sunny day, do not spit out or throw away the seeds because that might keep Read More

Bribery Allegations Surface: Walton Tobacco claims authorities targeting company for personal gain

Bribery Allegations Surface: Walton Tobacco claims authorities targeting company for personal gain

MIRPUR, Apr 6 (DNA): Walton Tobacco Company said that illegally sealing of company before Eid has left over 400 workers unemployed and demanded the Azad Kashmir government for action. Addressing Read More

Seminar highlights urgent need for FED hike to tackle tobacco-related health crisis

Seminar highlights urgent need for FED hike to tackle tobacco-related health crisis

ISLAMABAD, APR 3 /DNA/ – Speakers for increase in FED to mitigate pervasive health hazards Islamabad: Speakers at a seminar highlighted the impact of increase on tobacco taxation and its Read More