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Wegovy use among teens up 50% as obesity crisis worsens
LOS ANGELES, June 3: American teens are increasingly turning to the weight-loss drug Wegovy as more families and their doctors gain confidence in its use for young people with obesity, new data shared with Reuters shows.
The average rate…
First polio case reported in Gilgit-Baltistan as Pakistan’s tally reaches 11 in 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is witnessing a concerning rise in polio cases as the highly contagious virus has been detected for the first time in Gilgit-Baltistan.
According to health officials, the region’s first confirmed case has emerged…
Nationwide Anti-Polio Drive Nears Completion with 97% Coverage
ISLAMABAD: The final day of Pakistan’s nationwide anti-polio campaign is underway with full momentum, according to the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC), which reported significant progress in the six-day…
HDF & Students of ICT Universities and Colleges Unite to Mark World No Tobacco Day 2025
Islamabad – The Human Development Foundation (HDF), in collaboration with students from universities and colleges in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), organized a vibrant awareness campaign to observe World No Tobacco Day 2025 on May 31.…
Intense Heat is Causing Skin Diseases
ISLAMABAD: The intense heatwave sweeping through South Punjab has led to a significant increase in skin-related health issues, as residents struggle with prolonged exposure to high temperatures and humidity.
According to Dr. Waqas Arqam…
Pakistan Needs Higher Tobacco Taxes to Discourage Smoking among Youth: SPARC
Islamabad — In a concerted effort to combat the alarming rise in tobacco consumption across Pakistan, the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), alongside the Youth Advocates Against Tobacco (YAAT) clubs, held a…
Popular UTI Drug Phenazopyridine Flagged for Possible Cancer Risk
ISLAMABAD: A widely used over-the-counter drug for urinary tract infection (UTI) relief, phenazopyridine—sold under brand names such as Pyridium and Safrel—has come under scrutiny for its potential link to cancer.
Phenazopyridine, commonly…
Anti-Narcotics Force Claims 17 Millions University Students Are Drug Addicts
ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s Functional Committee on Human Rights was informed by Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) officials that nearly 17 million young people, aged 18 to 31, are struggling with drug addiction across Pakistan.
This alarming…
Successful Heart Surgery Performed on Siblings at AFIC Under Special Directive of Field Marshal Asim…
Rawalpindi – In a remarkable humanitarian gesture, the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) has successfully performed life-saving surgeries on two siblings, Abdullah and Minsa, under the special directive of Pakistan’s Chief of Army…
