Smoking termed more lethal than suicide bombing
“And do not kill yourselves. Surely, Allah is Most Merciful to you. And whoever commits that through aggression and injustice, We shall cast him into the Fire and that is easy for Allah” [Qur'an 4:29] “And do not throw yourselves into destruction.” [Qur'an 2:195] Smoking has turned out to be far more lethal than suicide [...]
Eating Healthy When Times are Tough
Organic, free-range, grass fed, non-gmo, dye-free and gluten-free are some of the popular labels that accompany certain healthy food choices these days. Sadly, along with these labels come high prices. According to global organic farming statistics, in 2009 the United States was the number one country (followed far behind by Germany and France) with the [...]
Lung Cancer Kills 160 000 People in the US Each Year Alone
Lung cancer kills more people than breast, prostate and colon cancer combined, reports the Centers for Disease Control, making it the deadliest cancer of them all. Nearly 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed each year. Of those, 160,000 die. Why is it the deadliest? Lungs are made to withstand a lot of stress, [...]
5 International Food Brands Making Pakistanis Sick
Now how culture and eating habits change in just a decade. This is one of the analysis : Mc Donald’s Mc Donald’s holds to be the leader in making people sick not just in Pakistan but have already done enough destruction in USA, UK and other countries. Mc Donald’s owns the responsibility of making people [...]
US Health Ad Pointed Out ” MC DONALD’s ” a Culprit [VIDEO]
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Us health Ad target Mc Donald’s , for its factory system and ignoring everything just for the business. On the other side Guardian posted something on it : “Unhappy meals: American doctors’ TV ad features a corpse holding a hamburger and the line ‘I was lovin’ it’. McDonald’s, which has thrived in the recession, isn’t [...]
Grapes increase iron deficiency risk: Research
Despite the benefits reported for antioxidants, a new study suggests some of these compounds may place the consumers at risk of developing iron deficiency and anemia. Previous studies have pointed out the various health benefits of polyphenols including their capability for fighting prostate cancer and leukemia, reducing the risk of heart disease, improving bone health, [...]
Less heart attacks due to smoking ban in England
In England, following the ban of smoking in public places, the number of heart attacks have significantly reduced – reported by researchers on Wednesday. The British Medical Journal’s most recent study says that 1200 lesser people were hospitalized due to hear attack since introducing the smoking ban July 2007 compared to the last five years [...]
Latest Fashion trend in Pakistan “Shisha”
Hokkah or shisha smoking has become very popular in Pakistan. Many resturants and cafes are offering shisha in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and other cities of the country. This flavoured pipe smoking is gaining popularity especially among the younger generation. Students can be seen smoking shisha in the famous resturants or in the small roadside cafes. As [...]
An apple a day improves memory: study
LONDON: You’ve probably heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, a recent study suggests that a couple of apples a day might keep the neurologist away. Antioxidants help preserve memory by protecting brain cells against damage from free radicals, research stated. Besides helping your memory and protecting your brain, apples have also [...]
Organic foods may not healthier
A recent research found out that expensive organic foods may not healthier than traditional ones. Researchers of The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Health pointed out that there is no stable proof that organic foods – which don’t contain chemicals and genetically modified materials – are more efficient. According to the authors who published [...]