In its latest Fiscal Risk Statement (FRS) 2023-24, Pakistan's Ministry of Finance has stated that federal government exposure to SOEs in the form of the outstanding stock of loans and guarantees was at 9.7 per cent of Gross domestic product (GDP) in FY21.
Between 2004 and 2018, recipients of heart transplants from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities had a 10 per cent higher relative risk of graft failure and death within five years than those from non-distressed communities.
Higher levels of inflammation in the blood of obese patients after bariatric surgery have been proven to indicate less successful weight loss six months after the operation, according to research supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
A new Australian study reveals that simple bone-strengthening measures used by the entire community, not just those at higher risk, could result in a significant reduction in hip fractures.
According to an international study published in the peer-reviewed British Journal of Educational Studies, disadvantaged youth are more vulnerable to email scams and require more protection.
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 1: Breastfeeding is recommended worldwide as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children. It offers numerous benefits to both mother and child, including optimal nutrition, enhanced bonding, and a reduced risk of various health issues.
According to recent research, one in every four women may develop abnormal heart rhythms – known as atrial fibrillation – after menopause, with stressful life events and insomnia being important contributors.
A study published in the journal ERJ Open Research suggested that treating obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can also lessen nighttime heartburn, coughing, and wheezing.
People who have OSA frequently snore loudly, they may wake up multiple times during the night, and their breathing may start
The World Health Organization in a report said that the risk of the international spread of poliovirus still remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
In elderly people, cardiovascular disease and dementia frequently coexist. Nonetheless, few long-term studies have been conducted to investigate how atherosclerosis and its related risk factors affect brain health beginning in middle age.
According to a study, people who experienced a parent or parental figure’s incarceration anytime before the age of 18 had higher levels of hypertension and coronary disease biomarkers than people whose parents were not incarcerated. These results indicate that mass incarceration may have tra