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23/12/2025

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮-𝟯 — 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 🧠❤️

Did you know 3 out of 4 people worldwide aren’t getting enough omega-3? 🌍
New global research shows this quiet deficiency could affect brain health, heart health, skin, and lifelong wellbeing.

🧠 Why omega-3 matters
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) are essential for brain development, heart protection, and reducing inflammation — but our bodies can’t make them on their own.

👶 Critical for pregnancy & early life
Experts warn that low omega-3 intake during pregnancy may impact a child’s long-term cognitive and neurological health.

🐟 Best sources
Fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, plus flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts. Supplements may help — but food comes first.

⚠️ Who’s most at risk?
* People who rarely eat fish
* Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
* Older adults with heart risk
* Diets high in omega-6, low in omega-3

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23/12/2025

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 🦴☕

Hot chocolate, eggnog, festive lattes… winter feels incomplete without them 🎄❄️
But health experts are warning that too much sugar in holiday drinks may quietly weaken your bones over time.

🦴 What’s the concern?
Excess sugar can increase calcium loss, interfere with vitamin D absorption, and fuel low-grade inflammation — all of which can affect bone density if habits continue.

☕ Not all drinks are equal
Milk-based drinks offer some calcium, but many store-bought versions pack 20–50g of added sugar per serving, often exceeding daily limits in one cup.

✅ Smarter swaps this season
* Go “half-sweet” on coffee drinks
* Try homemade cocoa with unsweetened cocoa + low-fat milk
* Choose herbal or spiced teas without added sugar
* Add cinnamon or cocoa powder instead of syrups

✨ Bottom line: You don’t have to skip festive drinks — just enjoy them mindfully. Small choices now can protect your bones long-term.

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23/12/2025

🏃‍♂️ 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗜𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂? 🚴‍♀️

Running or cycling—which one truly wins when it comes to heart health, joint safety, and long-term fitness? 🤔 New scientific insights suggest the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all—it depends on your body and goals.

🔥 Running burns more calories in less time and helps strengthen bones, but it’s high-impact and tougher on joints.
🦵 Cycling is low-impact, joint-friendly, and easier to sustain for longer workouts—especially great for beginners, older adults, or those recovering from injury.

❤️ Good news: both cycling and running significantly improve heart health, boost mood, and reduce stress by releasing feel-good hormones like endorphins and serotonin.

✅ Experts agree: the best cardio is the one you enjoy and can stick with consistently. Many even recommend combining both for balanced fitness and lower injury risk.

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22/12/2025

𝗣𝗛𝗖 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 📊👶

🇵🇰 Better data. Better decisions. Better lives.
Health experts have called for evidence-based, data-driven action to improve maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) outcomes in Pakistan during a high-level webinar hosted by the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC).

📊 Why data matters
Speakers stressed that Pakistan’s maternal and neonatal mortality rates reflect gaps in service delivery and quality of care. Strong data systems like EPI, DHIS and digital reporting platforms are key to identifying trends, targeting resources and saving lives.

🏥 From policy to practice
Experts highlighted the need to strengthen emergency obstetric care, expand skilled birth attendance, empower family physicians and implement maternal death surveillance and response (MPDSR) to prevent avoidable deaths.

👶 Newborn survival remains a challenge
With newborn deaths making up nearly two-thirds of under-five mortality, timely, low-cost interventions and better surveillance were emphasized — alongside emerging threats such as antimicrobial resistance.

🤝 Collaboration is the way forward
Health leaders urged moving beyond fragmented efforts toward integrated, scalable and evidence-based solutions, supported by sustained investment and cross-sector collaboration.

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22/12/2025

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟱𝟬? 🧬⏳

🧠 Living to 150 — science fiction or scientific future?
Longevity research is advancing fast. From epigenetic clocks to cell reprogramming, scientists are learning how to slow ageing itself — not just treat disease. But the biggest question remains: are we extending life, or only improving the years we already know how to reach?

⏱️ The hard biological record
The longest verified human lifespan remains 122 years. Surpassing that, experts say, may require rewriting core cellular biology — not just better medicine.

🧬 What science is actually doing
Researchers aren’t trying to “cure ageing.” They’re focused on healthspan — helping people stay healthier for longer. Early breakthroughs show promise, but translating them safely to humans is still uncertain.

🔥 Cleaning up ageing cells
New drugs called senolytics aim to remove damaged “zombie” cells that fuel inflammation. They may improve function — but extending lifespan itself is still unproven.

⚖️ The bigger picture
Longer lives would reshape healthcare costs, retirement, and inequality. If anti-ageing therapies remain expensive, longevity could become a privilege — not a right.

🔮 So will we reach 150?
Most scientists say not anytime soon. The real progress is happening in living better, not just longer.

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22/12/2025

𝗔𝗞𝗨𝗛 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟱 🌍🏥

🇵🇰 Pakistan on the global healthcare map — again.
All four Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) off-campus hospitals — Garden, Karimabad, Kharadar, and Hyderabad — have retained SafeCare Level 5 certification, the highest international benchmark for patient safety and healthcare quality.

🏆 What makes this achievement exceptional?
During the latest international audit, AKUH facilities scored an outstanding 96–98%, placing them among the top-performing hospitals globally assessed under the SafeCare programme.

🔍 What is SafeCare Level 5?
SafeCare is a globally respected healthcare quality certification developed by the PharmAccess Foundation (Netherlands) and implemented with bodies like COHSASA.
Level 5 represents the highest maturity level, matching standards seen in leading hospitals in high-income countries.

❤️ Why this matters for patients
This certification means safer procedures, stronger infection control, better emergency preparedness, and transparent clinical governance — translating into real, measurable patient safety.

👏 Behind this success are AKUH’s dedicated doctors, nurses, quality teams, and hospital leadership who make excellence a daily practice, not just an audit requirement.

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20/12/2025

𝗗𝗨𝗛𝗦 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝟮,𝟴𝟵𝟰 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 🎓✨

A proud moment for Pakistan’s healthcare education as Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) celebrated its 15th convocation, awarding degrees to 2,894 graduates across medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and allied health sciences.

Held at the Ojha Campus Cricket Ground, the ceremony highlighted not just academic excellence—but the outstanding performance of female students, who dominated gold, silver, and best graduate awards. 👩‍⚕️🏅

Addressing the graduates, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nazli Hossain emphasized adaptability, lifelong learning, and ethical values in an era shaped by artificial intelligence and global competition. She urged graduates to serve humanity with integrity and remain connected to their alma mater. 🌍💙

With 21 out of 22 gold medals and all Best Graduate Awards secured by women, the convocation reflected the rising leadership of female healthcare professionals in Pakistan.

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20/12/2025

𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝟱 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🩺

A lesser-known form of diabetes is finally getting global attention — and it could change how millions are diagnosed and treated. 🌍

Type 5 diabetes has now been officially recognized after nearly 70 years, shedding light on a condition that mostly affects young, slim, and undernourished people, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Often misdiagnosed as type 1, this form of diabetes is not caused by autoimmunity or obesity — but by malnutrition that limits the pancreas’s ability to produce enough insulin. As a result, standard insulin treatment alone may not work and can sometimes be harmful. ⚠️

Experts estimate up to 25 million people worldwide may be living with type 5 diabetes — many without knowing it. Recognition is a crucial step toward better diagnosis, nutrition-focused treatment, and saving lives. 💙

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20/12/2025

𝗔𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗳𝗮 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝗭𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗩𝗗 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 ❤️

A major step forward for public healthcare as First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari inaugurated SICVD Shaheed Benazirabad, strengthening Sindh’s mission to deliver free, life-saving cardiac care to underserved communities. 🏥✨

The new 55-bedded, state-of-the-art cardiac hospital offers 24/7 emergency services, primary angioplasty, and pediatric heart care — all completely free of cost. Preparations are also underway to introduce stroke intervention services, expanding emergency care across Central Sindh. 🚑🫀

Leaders praised SICVD and the Government of Sindh for building a healthcare model that removes financial barriers and saves lives where it matters most. Supported by strong public commitment and philanthropy, this facility is set to serve thousands of patients every year. 🤝🌍

With this inauguration, SICVD continues to strengthen the world’s largest free cardiac healthcare network, bringing advanced heart care closer to people who need it most. 💙

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18/12/2025

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗲 🌍

Invisible illnesses like chronic pain, mental health conditions, and autoimmune disorders are often misunderstood because their symptoms aren’t visible. From fibromyalgia to epilepsy, these conditions challenge daily life but are often dismissed as "invisible." 💡

Around 10% of the population, or roughly 61 million people, are affected, but too often, they face judgment for not "looking sick." This stigma makes it harder to get the proper care and support. 🩺

Who’s Affected?

Women are disproportionately affected by conditions like Lupus, Lyme disease, and ME.

People of color often face additional racial disparities in healthcare, making diagnosis and treatment even more difficult. 😔

Common Invisible Illnesses Include:
Mental health struggles (anxiety, depression)
Neurodiverse conditions (ADHD, autism)
Chronic pain and fatigue (fibromyalgia)
Autoimmune disorders (Celiac disease, Crohn’s)
Epilepsy (seizures)

Coping Tips for Invisible Illnesses:
Self-advocacy: Speak up about your symptoms and seek support.
Second opinions: Don’t be afraid to get another doctor’s perspective.
Support groups: Share experiences and strategies with others facing similar challenges.
Therapy: Seek mental health professionals to manage emotional tolls.
Self-compassion: Be kind to yourself during the ups and downs.

The Spoon Theory:
A powerful metaphor that helps explain life with invisible illness: Imagine you start the day with many spoons of energy—those with invisible illnesses start with fewer spoons and must use them wisely to navigate daily tasks. 🍽️

Let’s raise awareness for invisible illnesses and show compassion for those affected.

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18/12/2025

𝗟𝗼𝘄-𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗵 💧🍼

Game-changing water filter tackles malnutrition in Sindh! 🚰✨
Researchers from Aga Khan University (AKU) have found success with a low-cost water filter that is transforming child health in rural Sindh. Priced at just USD 5–8 per year, this non-electric filter is improving nutrition and reducing diarrheal diseases in flood-affected communities. 🌾

The filter is easy to use, requires no electricity or daily chemicals, and has achieved over 98% adherence in the Jhangara area of Jamshoro, where families are consistently using it. 🏠💧

Promising Results:
20% reduction in underweight children
12% reduction in wasting
7% reduction in stunting

Professor Zafar Fatmi from AKU explains: “Safe water is acting like nutrition. By preventing diarrhea, it helps children absorb food and recover faster.” 🌱💪

This simple water intervention is breaking the diarrhea-malnutrition cycle and could be the key to improving child health in rural Pakistan. 🚸

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18/12/2025

𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱! 💉🇵🇰

Breaking News! 🚨 Pakistan has officially approved its first-ever National Blood Transfusion Policy, taking a huge leap toward a healthier future! 💉✨ This landmark policy introduces the Plasma Fractionation technique, empowering the country to produce plasma locally and reduce dependency on international suppliers. 🌍🔬

Dr. Dur-e-naz Jamal, Secretary of the Blood Transfusion Authority, celebrated the achievement, saying, “With the support of SIFC, this policy ensures ethical management of blood and plasma resources.”

This revolutionary policy will transform the healthcare system by boosting plasma supply, enhancing exports, and strengthening blood transfusion services nationwide. 🙌💪

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Medical News is part of the Medical News Group of publications, which in 1968 became the pioneer of medical journalism in Pakistan, heralding an era of covering and delivering worldwide news and views related to healthcare with its targeted audience being healthcare professionals, manufacturers, traders, learners and consumers alike.

It is the primary largest source for medical news and articles in the country, gradually crossing boundaries, covering global and local news, events, scientific breakthroughs, evidence-based peer-reviewed studies, as well as original informative blogs on relevant matters of healthcare, medical education and practice.

Medical News is the first and only periodical in Pakistan with widespread print as well as digital reach.