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Seasonal flu is not Swine flu, says Dr. Abdul Jabbar

RAWALPINDI: The prevailing Seasonal flu outbreak is not Swine flu though they have similar symptoms. Talking to APP, District Health Officer (DHO) Prevention Dr. Abdul Jabbar said the Influenza A-H1N1 virus has identical symptoms with common cold and seasonal flu which can be fatal if not treated properly. He said …

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Smart lens can track blood sugar levels

Health researchers from South Korea believe they have come up with a solution to detect diabetes by tracking sugar levels in the blood through a smart lens. Researchers from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) and Sungkyunkwan University have come up with a smart lens that contains …

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Breastfeeding may reduce hypertension risk

ISLAMABAD: New research suggests that women who breastfeed more children and for a longer duration were less likely to suffer from hypertension. According to the researchers, elevated blood pressure is the greatest single risk factor for disease and mortality. “Our findings endorsed the current recommendations for breastfeeding for the benefit …

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