US public health officials were invited to stop working with the World Health Organizationin force immediately. An American official of disease control and disease prevention centers, John Nzengasong, sent a service note to the senior agency leaders on Sunday evening by telling them that all agency staff working with the WHO must immediately stop their … Read more
Like the feared cases norovirus In Canada and the United States, a glimmer of hope is on the horizon: researchers are making progress toward developing a vaccine against the stomach virus. American pharmaceutical company Moderna is developing an mRNA-based vaccine candidate against norovirus, designated mRNA-1403. This vaccine is designed to protect against multiple genotypes of … Read more
Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif in action during the 3rd SAARC Snooker Championship in Colombo, Sri Lanka on January 7, 2025. — Facebook.com/Billiards & Snooker Association of Sri Lanka Pakistani snooker player Muhammad Asif made history on Saturday by scoring a rare 147 break during his national snooker championship match against Ali Raza. The maximum break, considered … Read more
As January progresses, many people may still be focused on their New Year’s resolutions, with some aiming to lose a few extra pounds earned during the holiday season. So, if you’re among those looking to lose weight, could a crisp, refreshing glass of sparkling water be the secret to achieving your goals? A study published … Read more
Renovation work is underway at the National Stadium Karachi on January 23, 2025. — Reporter KARACHI: Renovation work at the National Stadium in Karachi has entered its final phase as preparations for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy scheduled in February accelerate. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also announced on Thursday that two arenas at … Read more
Karachi: The 49th NBP National Snooker Championship began on January 21 at the Snooker Arena of the National Bank Sports Complex, and National Snooker Champion Asad Iqbal will defend his title. The event began with Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Federation President Alamgir Sheikh giving a press conference. Also present on the occasion were National Bank … Read more
OzempicWegovy, Zepbound and other medications often used for weight loss may help reduce the risk of a wide range of health problems, from diabetes to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study, but they may also have risks such as pancreatitis and stomach paralysis. The large observational study, published Monday in Natural medicineis the first … Read more
Although sitting down to watch your favorite TV show may seem like a relaxing way to unwind, it could also stimulate your appetite, leading to binge eating. A study, published by Elsevier in the February edition of peer-reviewed journal Appetitefound that adults tend to eat more when they are stuck to their screenswhether it’s a … Read more
California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu Risk says he intended to keep his beloved pets healthy, but his efforts tragically backfired. “It’s horrible when you realize you’re the one who gave them the milk that killed them,” said Joseph Journell, 56, of San Bernardino. Journell lost her … Read more
Director of International Cricket at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Usman Wahla with the ICC delegate. – PCB/screenshot A delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) visited the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Thursday to review the ongoing preparations for the much-awaited 2025 Champions Trophy. The six-member delegation, which included key ICC officials, broadcasters and … Read more