Tag: Lung disease

Over 27,000 Pakistanis contract TB every year

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ranks four among countries with high incident cases of multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis (TB) as estimated 27,000 new cases are reported every year. According...

Mystery lung condition puts John Hastings’ career on hold

MELBOURNE: A mystery lung condition has forced John Hastings, the Australia fast bowler, to take an indefinite break from cricket. He has undergone multiple tests,...

LHC orders private company to compensate miner

--Ghulam Muhammad had contracted lung disease during his work at coal mine in Chakwal   LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Sunday awarded compensation of...

Two tomatoes a day keep lungs healthier for longer

PARIS: Adults who ate more than two tomatoes a day had a slower rate of natural lung function decline, with ex-smokers seeming to benefit...

Fruits, vegetables diet counter lung diseases

  Smokers are prone to an increase in risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Smoking has a strong impact on the development of...