"Transforming Healthcare: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Reem Aslam"

10 Common Health Myths Debunked by a Medical Student — What Science Actually Says Health Education · Myth Busting 10 Common Health Myths Debunked — What Science Actually Says Reem Aslam · Final Year MBBS · UHS Pakistan · Evidence-Based We have all grown up believing certain health "facts" — passed down by parents, spread on social media, or repeated so often they feel true. As a final-year MBBS student, I want to set the record straight on 10 of the most common health myths — using actual science, not opinions. Some of these will surprise you. Some might even make you a little angry. But every single one is backed by peer-reviewed research and expert medical opinion. Let us get into it. The 10 Health Myths You Need to Stop Believing 1 You Need to Drink 8 Glasses of Water Every Day ❌ False The Myth Everyone must drink exactly 8 glasses (64 oz) of w...

Why Am I Always Tired? 7 Medical Reasons Women in Pakistan Miss — A Medical Student Explains Women's Health · Energy & Fatigue Why Am I Always Tired? — 7 Medical Reasons Women in Pakistan Miss Reem Aslam · Final Year MBBS · UHS Pakistan · Medically Reviewed "I sleep 8 hours but wake up exhausted." "I have no energy by noon." "I am always tired no matter what I do." If any of these sound familiar — this post is for you. Fatigue is one of the most common complaints I encounter as a final-year MBBS student. And in Pakistan, it is one of the most dismissed. Women are told they are stressed, overthinking, or just busy. But persistent, unexplained exhaustion is your body trying to tell you something. Before we dive in — there is an important distinction to understand. 😴 Tiredness Temporary. Caused by exertion, late nights, or a busy day. Gets better with rest and sleep. ...

How to Read Your Blood Test Report Yourself — A Pakistani Medical Student Explains Health Education · Lab Reports How to Read Your Blood Test Report Yourself — A Pakistani Medical Student Explains Reem Aslam · Final Year MBBS · UHS Pakistan · Medically Reviewed You get your blood test report. Numbers everywhere. Abbreviations nobody explained to you. A reference range you don't understand. And a doctor's appointment three days away. This post is for that moment. As a final-year MBBS student in Pakistan, I want to walk you through the most common blood tests — CBC, LFTs, RFTs, thyroid, and blood sugar — in simple, plain words. With Pakistani lab reference ranges included. Important before we begin: This guide helps you understand your report — not diagnose yourself. Always discuss abnormal results with your doctor. But understanding what you are looking at helps you ask better questions and take your health more seriously. ...

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Pakistani Women Ignore — A Medical Student Explains Women's Health · Evidence Based Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Pakistani Women Ignore — A Medical Student Explains Reem Aslam · Final Year MBBS · UHS Pakistan · Medically Reviewed Pakistan has one of the highest rates of Vitamin D deficiency in the world. Yet most Pakistani women have never had their Vitamin D levels tested — and many have been deficient for years without knowing it. Here is the frightening part — Vitamin D deficiency is largely silent until it becomes severe. The symptoms are vague, gradual, and easily mistaken for stress, aging, or just being tired. Most women never connect them to a simple, treatable deficiency. As a final-year MBBS student, I want to break down exactly what Vitamin D deficiency looks like in women — especially Pakistani women — and what you can actually do about it. 1B People worldwide a...

  Iron Deficiency Symptoms in Women — A Medical Student Explains Women's Health · Evidence Based Iron Deficiency Symptoms in Women — A Medical Student Explains What Most People Miss Reem Aslam · Final Year MBBS · UHS Pakistan · Medically Reviewed If you are a woman and you have been feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep, struggling to concentrate, losing more hair than usual, or feeling cold all the time — there is a good chance your iron levels are low. And here is the part that surprises most people: you do not have to be anaemic to feel terrible from iron deficiency. As a final-year MBBS student, I see this pattern constantly — women who come in with vague complaints, get a normal haemoglobin report, and are sent home without answers. But haemoglobin alone does not tell the full story. Iron deficiency can cause significant symptoms long before anaemia even develops. Let me break this down properly for you. Wh...