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Muzaffarabad admin announces strict action against substandard, expired medicines

  MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Muzaffarabad administration has announced strict action against substandard, and expired medicines in the market. An important meeting of distributors, wholesalers of medicines and allied materials in Muzaffarabad was held at the District Health Office. District Health Officer Muzaffarabad Dr. Nauman Manzoor Butt chaired the meeting. Deputy Drug Controller Muzaffarabad Raja Liaquat […]

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Snacks, spices of two companies declared substandard in Azad Kashmir

  MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): MB Food (Mani Brothers) snacks, and spices of Shameem Liaqat Foods & Beverages have been declared substandard and unfit for human consumption. The Food Authority has seized the goods, imposed heavy fines on both companies, and ordered the destruction of existing stock in the market. According to details, the Azad Jammu

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ChatGPT

ChatGPT medical advice “dangerous,” new Oxford study warns

  LONDON (Kashmir English): A new study has warned that people should not fully rely on artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT for medical advice as it could ruin their health. The study has warned that people should exercise caution when seeking health-related guidance from AI platforms. According to a report, more than 230

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“No mobile phone phobia”: Doctors warn of rising psychological condition

  DUBAI (Kashmir English): In this digital age, smartphones have become nearly impossible to separate from daily life. Mobile phones now serve as essential tools for routine daily life activities including work, family connection, safety, and social interaction. However, health experts have warned that feeling anxious without a phone is not merely a habit –

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dinner

Doctors recommend finishing dinner three hours before going to sleep

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Health experts have recommended finishing dinner at least three hours before going to sleep. They believe that this simple yet potentially powerful lifestyle habit may improve heart health and longevity. Known as the “3‑hour dinner rule,” this practice aligns with the body’s natural circadian rhythm, that ensures better digestion, metabolic regulation,

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AJK: Eight products of a famous food company found substandard, banned

  MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Several products of a famous food company have been found substandard in laboratory testing. Subsequently, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Food Authority issued an order to recall the goods immediately along with a heavy fine. The Food Authority has stated that there can be no compromise on the quality of food

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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on high alert as mpox cases rise to 26

  PESHAWAR Kashmir English): The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has placed all public and private hospitals on high alert for mpox following a alarming rise in confirmed cases across the province. According to officials reports, more than two dozen, a total of 26, mpox infections have been detected across the province in the last 12 months.

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Thalassemia tests now mandatory before marriage

Thalassemia tests now mandatory before marriage

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Assembly has passed the Mandatory Thalassemia Screening Bill 2025, which requires couples to complete thalassemia testing before they can marry. The legislation aims to prevent the spread of thalassemia in Pakistan and protect future generations from this hereditary blood disorder. The new law requires both future spouses to complete a

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diabetic patients

Scientists develop oxygen gel to help diabetic patients heal faster

  CALIFORNIA (Kashmir English): Scientists have developed a revolutionary battery-powered oxygen gel that will help diabetic patients heal faster. The gel could reduce infections and potentially prevent amputations linked to chronic wounds. The newly developed gel developed by University of California, Riverside scientists works by continuously delivering oxygen directly to damaged tissues. This sustained oxygen

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