You are not an imposter… How often have you felt like you didn’t deserve that compliment? Like you are not good enough, and you’d be exposed at any time? Have you also been under the impression that your colleagues are ahead of you, and are more accomplished? If you are unable to internalize or own…
Use of charcoal as a teeth-cleaning agent is an ancient practice. You might have also heard your elders at home tell you how they would rub powdered charcoal on their teeth to whiten them. With the advent of advanced and more effective dentifrices the use of charcoal had become somewhat obsolete. However, in recent times…
KARACHI: Extreme heat makes one feel hot and sweaty, which may cause dehydration and result in a heat stroke severe enough to require hospitalization. Groups at risk include young children, people over 65 years, and those with pre-existing medical conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Between 2030 and 2050, weather extremes are expected to cause…
85,000 female doctors have opted out of the profession after receiving medical education in Pakistan. Federal Minister for Science & Technology Fawad Chaudhry, while sharing the disheartening statistics, labeled it as an act of criminal level for women to usurp the medical seats from other deserving candidates and receive medical education that is subsidized by the…
Life should not be made about just one objective, or just one dream. It is naïve, and not mature, to aspire to eventually figuring out the one ultimate goal in life and then striving for it in a manner wherein you expend every last bit of yourself. Excuse me if I have uttered the most…
ROME: Three United Nations agencies recently launched a new European Union-supported global initiative to address the root causes of rural gender inequalities and thus strengthen efforts to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. The EU will allocate 5 million euros to finance a four-year program of the Rome-based Food…
What does nature-friendly/eco-friendly/environment-friendly mean? Considering how the term has been in the limelight for it being need of the hour, it seems imperative that we educate ourselves on the matter. Being environmentally friendly means to carry yourself or your personal or collective dealings with an intent of not causing harm to the environment; to preserving…
World Water Day is annually observed by the United Nations on March 22nd, with the objective of directing the spotlight on the importance of clean freshwater. ‘Leaving no one behind;’ the theme for 2019 clearly intends to highlight the need for easy availability, accessibility and affordability of safe and clean water for everyone alike, to…
By Dr Hira M. Khan Anytime you were prescribed a dental treatment by a healthcare provider, I am sure you wondered what it was; why exactly did you need it; what would happen to you, and will it hurt? One of the most feared dental treatments is the root canal treatment (RCT), which is mainly…
By Dr Hira M. Khan For someone in pain, the offer of “instant relief” is an attractive proposition; it ‘instantly’ draws you into exploring ways for it. Here is a crucial lesson and an even better offer: “Permanent relief is better, and it is easily available.” Let’s get one thing straight, you cannot FIX your…