It should be the moral obligation of food companies and of those who produce other products like cigarettes and medicines to write clearly if they are using any ingredient which is in conflict with the faith of those who take it "seriously" like Muslims and Jews. I read this news which I would like to share.... Dutch research has found that the haemoglobin in pig's blood is used by some tobacco manufacturers in cigarette filters By Daily Mail Reporter An Australian professor has warned ... Read More

Some very useful herbs and spices are used in Asian cooking. Turmeric in powdered form used in curry is one of them. We use it in cooking everyday without knowing all its benefits. Along with cooking it is commonly applied on wounds to cure them. Turmeric is also used in face and body mask for generations. The list of facts and uses of  turmeric (haldi in urdu) are increasing with more research. We always heard our elders saying that turmeric ... Read More

(Arranged Alphabetically) Barley: Good in fever, while use in a soup form. Dates: The Prophet (SAW) said that a house without dates has no food. It should also be eaten at the time of childbirth. Figs: It is a fruit from paradise and a cure for piles. Grapes: The Prophet (SAW) was very fond of grapes - it purifies the blood, provides vigour and health, strengthens the kidneys and clears the bowels. Honey: Considered the best remedy for diarrhea when mixed in hot water. It ... Read More

Schools are opening in Pakistan tomorrow after summer vacations. All the countries in the region and in the world are taking measures to protect and safegaurd the youth by at least informing them about the precautions against swine flu. Pakistanis, it seems are living in isloation and ignorance. Parents please take protective measures. (The News) Sunday, August 30, 2009 PARIS: Swine flu spreads four times faster than other viruses and 40 per cent of the fatalities are young adults in good health, the ... Read More

Thankfully popcorn are removed from the list of junk food. Scientists discovered the snack food contains 'surprisingly large' levels of health-boosting antioxidants called polyphenols. Polyphenols in fruit and vegetables are thought to help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases. Popcorn could help prevent cancer, research suggests. The U.S. study was led by the chemist Dr Vinson from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. It is the first to establish that snack foods and some wholegrain breakfast cereals are a ... Read More

Look at the arms of this 50 year old lady who worked out for 2 hours , six days of the week and don't be amazed by the freshness of the face coz its the work of some cosmetic surgeon. Madonna days I'm not against plastic surgery, I'm just against discussing it' - she is believed to have had cheek implants among other procedures. ... Read More

Jack, at a New Year's party, turns to his friend, Harry, and asks for a cigarette. "I thought you made a New Year's resolution to quit smoking," Harry responds. "I am in the process of quitting," replies Jack with a grin. "Right now, I am in the middle of phase one." "Phase one?" wonders Harry. "Yeah," laughs Jack, "I have quit buying." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A young woman confides to a friend that she wants to quit smoking, but nothing she does seems to work. "Have you tried the ... Read More

We all use mobile phones frequently everyday. Its very important to spread the safety tips related to health hazards linked with the prolonged use of mobile phones. EMF Radiation: Prolonged Use of Cellphones Raiya Hashmi writes on Chowk It lies on your bedside table all night and is the first thing you reach for after waking up in the morning. Apart from being a portable communication device, it is your MP3 player, camera, calculator, stop watch, alarm clock; in fact this device has ... Read More

A daily dose of baking soda could transform the lives of patients with failing kidneys, scientists claim. A British team says the kitchen product - also known as sodium bicarbonate - can dramatically slow the progress of chronic kidney disease. The household staple, used for baking, cleaning, bee stings and acid indigestion, is so effective it could prevent patients from needing dialysis, the results show. Study leader Magdi Yaqoob, Professor of Renal Medicine at the Royal London Hospital, said: 'It's amazing. 'This is the ... Read More

INDIA-The swine flu scare forced IT major Google on Tuesday to shut down its Hyderabad office for two days as a precautionary measure. A company spokesman confirmed that Google has announced two-day holiday for all its employees at the office here to enable them undergo screening for Influenza A(H1N1). Over 1,000 employees of the firm were told to contact the Andhra Pradesh Chest Hospital after one employee was tested positive for the swine flu. He was among the six employees of three IT ... Read More