Health

Weight-Loss Drugs May Slow Some Biological Aging Markers, Study Suggests

A new study has suggested that semaglutide-based GLP-1 drugs, including medicines sold under brands such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may slow some biological aging…

Migraine Drug May Be Linked to Higher Miscarriage Risk in Early Pregnancy, Study Finds

A new study has suggested that a class of migraine drugs known as CGRP monoclonal antibodies may be associated with a higher risk of…

Hamel Pharmaceuticals hosts conference on advances in cancer treatment

LAHORE, June 14 (ABC): Hamel Pharmaceuticals organized a national scientific conference in Lahore titled “Molecules to Miracles 2.1” to promote modern cancer treatment and…

AI System Developed to Diagnose Deadly Brain Tumours in Minutes

Scientists in Germany have developed an artificial intelligence system that can help diagnose brain tumours in minutes using standard microscopic tissue samples. The system,…

Joint Pain Supplement Glucosamine Linked to Faster Dementia Progression, Study Finds

A widely used joint pain supplement may be linked to faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to a new study published…

Shifa International Earns JCI Academic Medical Center Accreditation

ISLAMABAD: Shifa International Hospitals Limited has achieved Joint Commission International (JCI) Academic Medical Center accreditation, becoming one of fewer than 70 healthcare institutions worldwide…

42 Private Hospitals Join Islamabad Health Facility Program

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has included 42 private hospitals in the Health Facility Program in Islamabad as part of efforts to reduce pressure on…

Oxford and Moderna Develop Experimental Cancer Prevention Vaccine for High-Risk Patients

Researchers at University of Oxford and Moderna have developed an experimental vaccine designed to help prevent cancer in people at high genetic risk, with…

Federal government moves to promote herbal medicine sector in Pakistan

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has said that herbal medicines are becoming increasingly important and that the government is working on a regulatory framework…

Poor sleep in childhood may increase risk of depression in adolescence, study finds

A new study suggests that children who experience consistently poor or insufficient sleep during their early years may face a higher risk of developing…

Nursing Council approves registration of 55 colleges amid reform drive

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC) has approved the registration of 55 nursing colleges following its reconstitution, while four previously unregistered institutions…

Study raises concerns about long-term antidepressant use

A new study has found that long-term antidepressant use may offer limited benefits for some patients while potentially exposing them to a range of…

Ancient Chinese medicinal herb may help treat hair loss, study suggests

A medicinal root used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 1,000 years may offer a potential new approach to treating hair loss, according…

Strength training linked to lower risk of death and neurological disease, study finds

A long-term study led by researchers at Harvard University has found that regular strength training may significantly reduce the risk of premature death and…

Long-term air pollution exposure may weaken memory and cognitive function, study finds

A new study has found that prolonged exposure to air pollution may negatively affect the human brain, particularly memory-related functions. Researchers reported that people…

Study suggests artificial sweetener sorbitol may increase fatty liver disease risk

A new study has found that sorbitol, a widely used low-calorie sweetener found in many sugar-free foods, may increase the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated…