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I can hold the biggest meeting on 48 hours' notice: Altaf Hussain. Yes he can

 Altaf Hussain of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement in London has said he can hold the biggest rally today on 48 hours notice. His popularity can be gauged by his low voter turnout in recent by-elections in Karachi. He spoke at a press conference in Egware, London.   Altaf Hussain stated that if he is given a free hand, he can hold the largest rally in 48 hours even today. He has stated that MQM Pakistan has no status and that the only person known to the public is Altaf Hussain. 'Do you consider anyone as MQM except Altaf Hussain,' he asked the journalists and activists present at the press conference.   The MQM ruled Karachi in the 1980s and 1990s, and had a lot of influence in many urban areas of Sindh. It has been accused of violence, and security agencies have conducted operations against it. Altaf Hussain has said that the London court gave a decision in favor of MQM Pakistan in the properties case, and if the British Government and Bar Association of British Courts do n...

Hypertension affects up to 5% of children

 High blood pressure can affect children and adolescents, and health awareness is growing, but there are still many myths about it.  Hypertension is a common condition that can lead to serious complications, such as a heart attack or stroke. Old age is a risk factor, but children and young people are also at risk. Blood pressure isn't always checked on small patients, but it can be a sign of a serious condition that is "hidden." High blood pressure should be checked not only in adults. Here are the facts and myths about high blood pressure in children.  MYTH 1. Children cannot have high blood pressure   Children can have high blood pressure, with as many as one in 25 people aged 12-19 having it and 1 in 10 having prehypertension. Blood pressure norms for children are different from those for adults and should be based on gender, age and height.    MYTH 2. Children do not need to have their blood pressure checked  Blood pressure should be regularly chec...

Is it possible to lose weight by eating cabbage soup?

The cabbage soup diet has been successful in helping celebrities like Kate Winslet lose weight. Its main ingredient, cabbage, is said to promote fat burning, allowing for up to seven kilogrammes of weight loss in a week without going hungry. You can consume as much soup as you like while on the diet.   Classic Cabbage Soup Recipe Cabbage soup is a simple recipe to make at home to ensure enough food for a week of dieting. It includes cabbage, a few other ingredients, and a big pot. You can find white cabbage-based cabbage soup recipes online or in cookbooks.   Ingredients for the cabbage soup:  head of fresh white cabbage, 6 spring onions, 1 leek, 2 canned tomatoes in pieces, 2 peppers, 1 bunch of celery and parsley, around three centimeters of fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon of caraway, 2 bay leaves, salt and pepper Taste. To make the cabbage soup:  Cut the cabbage into your strips and dice the remaining vegetables. Fry everything in a little olive oil, add the tomat...

Some reasons that increase the risk of infertility in men

Although most people associate infertility with women, 20 to 30 percent of infertile couples have problems in men.   In November 2022, a study revealed that men's sperm count worldwide is declining by 2.6% annually.   From 1973 to 2000, sperm count decreased by 1.2 percent annually, but from 2000 to 2018 it increased to 2.6 percent.   The study did not shed light on the reasons for the decrease in sperm count, but the researchers said that environmental and lifestyle factors are possibly linked to it.   Apart from this, medical experts have identified some reasons that increase the risk of infertility in men.   Obesity Excessive body weight also increases the risk of infertility in men because the amount of fat in the body affects the hormones that are linked to men's reproductive system.   Smoking, alcohol or drugs Smoking, alcohol or drug use also increases this risk.   Nicotine present in tobacco increases oxidative str...

Secret HIV shelter in immune system revealed

Baltimore: Researchers have detected a refuge in the immune system using which HIV remains in the human body for years.   A new study has found that people who suppress HIV viruses for years through antiretroviral therapy can develop HIV in myeloid (a type of white blood cell).   In the study, conducted with the help of the National Institutes of Health, the researchers used a new reduction method to show that HIV can reactivate in specific myeloids and infect new cells. According to the results of the study published in the journal Nature Microbiology, myeloid cells play a role in its long-term by making HIV a key but unclear target for efforts to eradicate the virus.   " This study raises questions about the prevailing narrative that monocytes (a type of white blood cells) that are important for treatment have a very short life span," said study author Rebecca Weinheis from Johns Hopkins University.   He said that yes, these cells have a short life, b...