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Scientists Have Grown Human Blood Cells from Scratch in the Lab
ISLAMABAD: Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new stem cell-based model that produces human blood cells in the lab, mimicking some of the earliest stages of human embryonic development. The breakthrough may lead to…
No Scientific Link Between Tooth Extraction and Weak Eyesight, Experts Say
Islamabad: A common belief linking tooth extraction to weak eyesight has been dismissed by recent medical research, which has clarified that there is no scientific evidence supporting such a connection.
According to medical…
FDA Approves Wegovy Pill for Weight Loss, Novo Nordisk Announces
WASHINGTON: Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced on Monday that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its popular GLP-1 anti-obesity drug Wegovy in pill form for weight loss.
“With today's approval of the…
Which Tea Is Healthier for Daily Consumption? Experts Share Insights
Islamabad: Tea is an essential part of daily life in Pakistan. Many people begin their day with milk tea, while others prefer green tea after work. This has led to a common question: which type of tea is healthier for everyday use?
Milk…
Roche CEO Urges Switzerland to Raise Drug Prices in Line with US Agreements
Zurich: Roche Chief Executive Thomas Schinecker has called on Switzerland to increase prices for new drugs to align with agreements reached in the United States, warning that failure to do so could negatively impact the country’s vital…
Super Flu & Viral Infections Surge Across Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab is witnessing a sharp increase in cases of super flu and other viral infections, with a growing number of patients suffering from flu, cough, chest infections, pneumonia, and fever in various regions of the province.…
Influenza Test Kit Shortage Troubles Patients at Lahore Government Hospitals
LAHORE — Patients visiting government hospitals in Lahore are facing serious difficulties due to the unavailability of influenza test kits, forcing many to return without being tested.
At Mayo Hospital, several patients…
Trump Signs Order to Reclassify Marijuana, Expanding Medical Research
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a move expected to ease restrictions on medical research involving cannabis products.
The decision will remove marijuana from…
Nishter Hospital Multan Terminates Dr. Jamal Qasim Over Misconduct
Multan: In an official order dated December 19, 2025, the Vice Chancellor of Nishtar Medical University has formally terminated the services of Dr. Jamal Qasim, Additional House Officer at Nishtar Hospital, following an incident involving…
