Pfizer lung cancer drug expected to top $1bn in sales following impressive five-year data
China considered to be a particularly important market for Lorbrena
Study links better sleep health to reduced loneliness across all age groups
Paving the way for innovative interventions to address loneliness and promote holistic well-being
Nicotine-like chemicals in US vapes may be more potent than nicotine: FDA
The synthetic substances are not subject to United States tobacco and vaping regulations
US health secretary sees pandemic treaty deal as close
Health officials are meeting in Geneva this week
Weight-loss drug sale forecasts jump to $150bn as supply grows
Over 80 experimental obesity drugs have reached the human testing stage
Measles claims six lives in Pattoki
The parents of the affected children have accused the hospital administration of negligence.
Discover how regular walking can boost your wellbeing
Walking for 20 minutes or more on a daily basis is said to improve your health
WHO chief Tedros 'confident' of eventual pandemic treaty deal
WHO chief Tedros 'confident' of eventual pandemic treaty deal
Cigarette prices may be hiked as a proposal to increase FED is under consideration
Federal excise duty can go up by 15pc to 19pc
How to protect yourself from 'annoying family members' -- the mosquitoes
Repellents with ingredients like DEET, IR3535, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus should be used
UK's Sunak confirms anti-smoking plan will not become law before election
Sunak had earlier wanted to bring in some of the world's strictest anti-smoking rules
CM Maryam wants air ambulance service functional in June
The air ambulance will be used in far-flung areas to shift the patients in situation of emergency
Cancer victims sue Johnson & Johnson over 'fraudulent' bankruptcies
Lawyer says the pharma company is playing a dark game of chess with financial and judicial systems
Can pink noise enhance sleep and memory?
White noise and pink noise may provide small benefits for people with ADHD
Kirin electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table
It will sell just 200 of its Electric Salt Spoons online for 19,800 yen ($127) this month
UK infected blood scandal could and should have been avoided, inquiry finds
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says report marks 'day of shame'
Iraq father begins legal action against BP over son's cancer death
Gas flaring is reportedly responsible for the deceased being diagnosed with leukaemia
Moderna wins COVID shot patent case, Pfizer gets damages in cancer drug patent trial
Pfizer loses against Moderna, but remains winner against AstraZeneca
Obesity and high blood sugar play ever growing role in ill-health
People in age bracket 15 to 49 facing issues worldwide attributable to these two risk factors
Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana
Thailand has a long tradition of using marijuana to relieve pain and fatigue
US FDA approves expanded use of Bristol Myers cancer cell therapy
Breyanzi was first approved in 2021 as a second-line treatment for B-cell lymphoma
South Africa's president signs major health bill just before election
Opponents have vowed to challenge it in court
Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?
The need for such technology in Europe is urgent
Health-related benefits associated with regular exercise
Physical activity is beneficial for overall health
Your memory may depend on how hard your brain had to work
It may depend on how hard the brain has to work, according to a study
Wegovy users keep weight off for four years, says Novo Nordisk
17,604-patient trial tested Wegovy not for for its heart protective benefits
New breast cancer genes found in women of African ancestry may improve risk assessment
Some of the mutations identified had not previously been linked with the disease
Indian spices: Who are the two iconic spice brands under scrutiny?
It started with a Hong Kong sales ban on some of their products over a cancer-causing pesticide
First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Two men received heart transplants from pigs, although both died within months
Study shows spending time with dogs reduces stress
Positive effects on participants' mood and brain wave patterns
Pandemic treaty talks will go on after missed deadline, some progress: WHO
Reports say the UK won't sign the deal over vaccine sharing
Britain launches artificial pancreas for type 1 diabetics
Local NHS systems started identifying people living with type 1 diabetes who could benefit from it
Romania opens first crowd-funded hospital
No less than 350,000 people and almost 8,000 companies contributed to it
We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. How do you stop doomscrolling in bed?
Why checking social media has become your late-night reward?
Lower salt intake for heart, but don't avoid completely. Here's why
Sodium is an essential nutrient in the body
Thailand to recriminalise cannabis as PM vows to get tough on drugs
The moves come despite rapid growth of a domestic retail sector for marijuana
Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?
No single food can reduce the risk of a disease tied to overall diet
World Asthma Day observed with call for proper management
Over 340 million people globally affected by the disease
SPDC, WHO propose 37pc tobacco tax increase to save lives
Say Pakistan can save 265,000 lives and generate Rs37.7bn revenue
Global health heavyweights team up for climate, disease funding
The Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced partnership
Women who vape have less chances of pregnancy, scientists warn
Women advised to stop vaping to boost their chances of pregnancy
How a Pakistani doctor makes big time?
Dr Shahzad Baig figures in Time's list of 100 most influential persons
A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo's biggest outbreak
Over 4,500 cases and nearly 300 deaths have been reported since January in the country so far
Non-White pedestrians more often end up in ER for vehicle-related injuries, report shows
Unsafe walking environments can be attributed to development that prioritizes cars over pedestrians
Dairy worker bird flu case shows need for protective gear: US CDC
The outbreak – the first in cattle – is so far known to have infected 36 dairy herds in nine states
WHO chief urges countries to finalise pandemic accord by deadline
Countries are due to finalise negotiations on the accord on May 10
Anger even for a few minutes may trigger heart attacks
A study found that recalling angry experiences led to impaired blood vessel function
First-ever human clinical trial shows jab helps fight deadly brain tumours
Scientists say the jabs 'could be a new paradigm for cancer cure
Maryam launches field hospitals project to bring healthcare to people's doorsteps
Punjab CM says dream she shared with ex-PM Nawaz Sharif has been realised today
US Justice Department takes step to make marijuana use a less serious crime
Black Americans and communities of colour disproportionately impacted by marijuana drug enforcement
Australian regulator examines possible contamination of Indian spice mixes
Hong Kong suspended sales this month of three MDH spice blends
J&J, Bristol Myers lose challenges to US drug price negotiation programme
A federal judge rules they were free to stop participating in Medicare
DAFPAK hands over campaign assets to KP Population Welfare Dept
DAFPAK hands over campaign assets to KP Population Welfare Dept
Cholera cases in the French department of Mayotte double in two days
Cholera cases in the French department of Mayotte double in two days
Study shows nutritious dietary choices lead to effective brain health
Must incorporate healthy regimen early in life to avoid health risks
Study confirms air pollution increases risk of Alzheimer's disease
Exposure to air pollution may raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
PM Shehbaz calls for global health equity, climate resilience at WEF
PM Shehbaz calls for global health equity, climate resilience at WEF
Polio eradication 'not guaranteed', support needed: Bill Gates
Comments came as wild form of virus remains endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Study reveals shared brain network between depression and heart rate deceleration
Paving the way for targeted depression treatment
US food regulator gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination
MDH and Everest spices among most popular in India, are also sold in Europe, Asia and North America
Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback
FDA said the move would prevent hundreds of thousands of smoking-related deaths over 40 years
US FDA approves Pfizer gene therapy for rare bleeding disorder
Treatment called has a price tag of $3.5m, same is that of Hemgenix produced by CSL Ltd
Heart knows no border - Indian donor injects new life in Pakistani girl
Ayesha experienced cardiac issue in 2019 and had to ultimately get transplant
Smaller towns in South Korea bear brunt of doctors' shortage
South Korea has 2.6 doctors for every 1,000 people
US birth rate retreats after pandemic-era growth
The decrease is 4pc for women aged 20-24 years, reaching a record low level
Vaccines saved at least 154 million lives in 50 years: WHO
Vaccines saved at least 154 million lives in 50 years: WHO
Therapeutic nihilism? Alzheimer's drug adoption in US slowed by scepticism
Food and Drug Administration approved Leqembi last year
New Biden rule protects privacy for women who get abortions
It will protect those living in states where abortion is illegal who travel out of it for procedure
As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctor advises more screening during pregnancy
The disease can also cause deformed bones, severe anaemia, blindness or deafness
Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients' morale
Patients in the programme receive two visits each week of 15 to 20 minutes each
USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread
Wild migratory birds are believed to be the original source of the virus
Poliovirus detected in two environmental samples taken from Quetta, Karachi
Poliovirus detected in two environmental samples collected from Quetta, Karachi
WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup
WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup
Study finds climate change could shorten human lifespan by six months
Women and those in developing nations are expected to be disproportionately affected
Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics
Says the strategy will help “prevent, detect and effectively respond to biological threats
Congressional committee finds China is subsidising US fentanyl crisis
Fentanyl is a leading cause of drug overdoses in the United States
British lawmakers to vote on smoking ban for younger generations
The legislation is one of Sunak's flagship policies before an election later this year
WHO warns of falsified cough syrup ingredients seized in Pakistan
DRAP sent suspect drums of propylene glycol for testing
More than 250 websites selling fake weight-loss drugs reported by anti-counterfeit firm
Cases of harm linked to fake versions of Ozempic and other GLP-1s have been reported
Sweden's Olsson improving after suffering blood clots in brain
He has represented his country in 47 internationals
South Africa recalls J&J cough syrup sold in six African nations after suspected toxicity
Move follows a report by Nigeria which first detected the toxin in Benylin Paediatric Syrup
EU regulator rules out link between weight-loss drugs and suicidal thoughts
Review focused on medicines containing semaglutide or liraglutide, both GLP-1 targeting compounds
Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB
The region had most of the world's estimated 10.6 million new TB cases in 2022
Peru's dengue deaths triple as climate change swells mosquito population
Mild symptoms include nausea, rashes and body pains
US accuses Regeneron of fraudulent price reporting for eye drug
The medication has a wholesale acquisition cost of $1,850 per vial.
Vertex Pharma bets on kidney disease treatment with $4.9 bln Alpine Immune deal
The deal values each share of Alpine at $65
Arizona's top court revives 19th century abortion ban
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled, 4-2 in favor of an anti-abortion obstetrician
More produce, less dairy for low-income families under US nutrition program changes
WIC program changes prioritize fruits, veggies, and seafood, reducing dairy.
Synchron, a rival to Musk's Neuralink, readies large-scale brain implant trial
It plans to launch an online registry for patients interested in joining the process
Doctors run first human trial of growing new liver in patient's body
This groundbreaking approach offers solution to challenges posed by severe liver diseases
Many cancer drugs remain unproven five years after accelerated approval
The programme was created in 1992 to speed access to HIV drugs
Geneos cancer vaccine shrinks liver tumours in small trial
Liver cancer is considered a cold cancer because it contains fewer mutations
The world's oldest man says the secret to his longevity is luck, plus regular fish and chips
Englishman John Alfred Tinniswood is 111.
Despite legalisation, California battles illegal marijuana farms
Police say there appears to be scant evidence of the involvement of large-scale organized crime
Scientists find link between lack of sleep, unemployment and heart disease
People of South Asian heritage have higher rates of premature heart disease globally
Lawsuit demands menthol cigarette ban following White House delays
It's the only flavour still allowed under a 2009 law that gave the FDA authority to regulate tobacco
Gene involved in cell shape offers clues on left-handedness
TUBB4B controls a protein which gets integrated into filaments provide internal structure for cells
Kenya doctors strike over pay and training extends into third week
A previous strike in 2017 lasted three months
Japan health supplements tied to 157 hospitalisations
Japan health supplements tied to 157 hospitalisations
Abortions are legal in much of Africa. But few women may be aware, and providers don't advertise it
Tech giants banned local abortion providers from advertising services
South Korea's Yoon hints at flexibility in doctors' strike as election looms
Earlier, Yoon has taken a hard line approach to labour disputes
Bird flu detected in Texas person exposed to dairy cattle
USDA does not see the need to cull dairy herds as infected cows are being isolated and recovering
South Korea's Yoon urges doctors to end impasse over trainees
More than 90% of the country's 13,000 trainee doctors have been staging walkouts
A second Kobayashi Pharma Japan factory inspected over deaths
As many as 114 people had been hospitalised after taking the supplements
Italy birth rate falls for 15th year running to a record low
The country has seen real wage decline since 1990
Study reveals insights into genes for breast cancer prevention
Preventing breast cancer without resorting to surgery
New York 'trash revolution' targets overflowing waste, and the rats feasting on it
If a day's trash bags were lined up, they would reach 27 miles
Female patient's video issue: Nankana Health CEO made OSD, Shahkot MS suspended
A ban has been imposed on visit of trainee doctors to hospitals of Nankana
US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses leading to meningitis and possibly death
Already, 143 cases have been reported since Jan 1. The total was 422 last year
Japanese pharmaceutical factory searched over dietary supplement deaths
As of Thursday evening, 114 people were hospitalised, five of them died after taking the supplement
Surging dengue cases in Americas cause alarm as potentially worst-ever season looms
Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay are the hardest-hit countries mosquito-borne disease
Sudan needs 'immediate action' on hunger to avert widespread death, UN-backed report says
Cereal production 46pc lower than the previous year due to fighting in primary crop production areas
Study discovers a hormone can shield the kidney's functioning in diabetic patients
Signify early interventions to mitigate the risk of kidney disease
AI fails to detect depression signs in social media posts by Black Americans, study finds
Social media data could be used for risk assessment of an individual or group
European regulators close in on Big Tobacco's new tea sticks
The European Commission likely to shut down loopholes when it next updates EU tobacco law
Seaweed gel can treat blindness caused by retinal detachment
Gel's distinctive elasticity facilitates fluid management within the eye
Mindfulness and compassion sessions linked to reduced symptoms of mental health issues
Reduce stress, depression, anxiety
Cardamom consumption boosts appetite and fat burning
the aromatic spice also helps with inflammation
Japan warns on surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases
Infections of streptococcus bacteria being diagnosed at quadruple the pace of the past five years
Six arrested for illegal kidney transplantation, says minister
PHOTA, FIA jointly arrest the gang members
US Supreme Court abortion pill fight brings claims of distorted science
Mifepristone is taken with another drug called misoprostol to perform medication abortions
Drug overdoses reach another record with almost 108,000 Americans in 2022
The CDC has not yet reported overdose numbers for last yea
South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice
The trainee doctors have been on strike since Feb 20
Exercising even once a week is better than not: Expert
Worried about not being able to work out daily?
Allergy season arrived early in US. Here's how to keep pollen from ruining your spring
There are three main types of pollen that cause seasonal allergies
US surgeons transplant a gene-edited pig kidney into a patient for the first time
The experiment marks the latest development in xenotransplantation
Ready or not, AI chatbots are here to help with Gen Z's mental health struggles
Authors say chatbots could “significantly reduce” symptoms of depression, distress in the short term
Ready or not, AI chatbots are here to help with Gen Z's mental health struggles
Chatbots could “significantly reduce” symptoms of depression and distress in the short term
US FDA grants full approval to AbbVie's ovarian cancer therapy
Elahere belongs to a new class of treatments that precisely target cancer cells
Woman sings Taylor Swift while undergoing brain surgery: 'I've turned the doctors into Swifties'
My two daughters are huge Taylor Swift fans, the patient said
Tiger mosquitoes now everywhere in France after spreading to Normandy
The discovery comes from the results of fieldwork conducted in the Seine-Maritime department
Pollen concentration soars in Islamabad, Rawalpindi
The peak concentration anticipated during the last week of March 2024
California wants to pay doctors more money to see Medicaid patients
Last year Newsom signed a law that greatly increased this tax
GSK to cap out-of-pocket inhaler costs in US
US lawmakers in January had criticized the top four inhalers manufacturers over high prices
Musk's Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess
Arbaugh had received an implant from the company in January
Global fertility rate to shrink by the end of the century, study warns
The fertility rate in half of all nations is already too low to maintain their population size
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks: WHO
Also recommends the use of the hepatitis E vaccine for all women of childbearing age in conflicts
EU lawmakers vote to extend exclusivity period for new medicines, softening Commission proposal
A company would also receive three years of market protection from generics
New Zealand government to ban disposable e-cigarettes
Fines for retailers selling e-cigarettes to those under the age of 18 will increase
Louisiana's strict abortion ban threatening women's healthcare in US state
Doctors specifically cited the abortion ban in refusing to see the patient
Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops
China is one of the world's most expensive places to bring up a child
New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients
The Havana syndrome participants reported more fatigue, posttraumatic stress symptoms and depression
More than 60pc of US abortions in 2023 were done by pill, study shows
The method involves two drugs, taken over a day or two
US approves first gene therapy for children with rare genetic disease
The disease is estimated to affect one in every 40,000 individuals in the United States
Biden expands women's health research, adds $200m for sexual and reproductive issues
The executive order will require medical research to better track differences between women and men
Scientists develop pill that gives all benefits of exercise without moving muscle
It could stave off heart failure and declining kidney function
No evidence of Havana syndrome brain injury, US studies find
No evidence of Havana syndrome brain injury, US studies find
How genetic therapies transformed the lives of sickle cell patients
SCD affects around 100,000 people in the United States and some 20 million worldwide.
Study offers alternatives to sleeping pills for sleep disorders
Digital therapy breakthrough, new program offers hope for treating co-occurring sleep disorders
A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To qualify, facilities must close their beds
Only 19 hospitals across the US received rural emergency hospital status last year
How brain turns motivation into goal-oriented action?
Study helps to determine treatments and possible solutions for mental health
Marriages in the US are back to pre-pandemic levels, CDC says
Highest marriage rate of 16.4 per 1,000 people recorded in 1946, which was 6.2 per in 2022
EU parliament to extend new medicine data protection to 7.5 years
EU parliament to extend new medicine data protection to 7.5 years
Study documents headaches experienced by astronauts in space
Space travel effects body and changes organs activity
Meat essential for warding off depression, anxiety
Animal products essential for mental health - in blow to veganism: 'Brain needs meat'
A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumours in two early tests
So-called CAR-T therapy already is used to fight blood-related cancers like leukaemia
Merck to test single-dose regimen of HPV vaccine Gardasil 9
The large, multi-year trials are expected to start enrolment in the fourth quarter of 2024
Why did menopause evolve? New study of whales gives some clues
A longer female lifespan so mothers, grandmothers can continue providing support to their family
Nurse sheds 45-kg with simplest weight loss tricks
She shared her journey of natural weight loss and diet plan on TikTok
Bird flu strain raises alarm as virus kills South American wildlife
Bird flu strain raises alarm as virus kills South American wildlife
Scientists develop a sensor to detect harmful 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
These harmful chemicals found in everyday items poise risks to health
New AI tools can record your medical appointment or draft a message from your doctor
Doctors or nurses must approve the AI-generated messages before sending them
Scientists discover fruit flies could stop the growth of brain tumours
Glioblastomas have quick growth, poor survival rate
Pakistan among 74 countries where e-cigarettes aren't regulated
The WHO has urged governments to treat as vapes similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours
Covid lowered life expectancy by 1.6 years worldwide: study
During 2020-21, life expectancy declined in 84 percent of the 204 countries and territories analysed
Serum Institute of India looks beyond COVID with new vaccines for malaria, dengue
It invested $2 billion during the peak of the global health crisis to boost production.
Expert gives tips to keep heart healthy
Dr Kayani said there is a dire need to take cardiac diseases seriously
What are the foods for healthy brain and long life?
Food scientists and nutritionists shares the secret of long life and brain health
Smartphones' effect on kids under 10 go beyond eyes, say doctors
World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines
Climate change affecting women, especially those working in agri sector, disproportionally in countries like Pakistan
Their role in global agricultural supply chains is important with 38pc of workers being women
Childhood and adulthood adversity lead to anxiety, depression and cognitive decline
Adversity has key impacts on cognitive health
Beware! cooking with gas stoves lead to risk of cancer
The carcinogenic compound benzene in households utilizing gas stoves may increase the risk
Study raises questions about plastic pollution effects on heart health
More evidence found of inflammation in those with the plastic bits in their blood vessel
Cancer-causing chemical found in Clinique, Clearasil acne treatments
US lab says benzene could form at "unacceptably high levels" in both prescription
South Korea police to question medical body officials over trainee doctors' walkout
Around 9,000 resident and intern doctors have left their job since Feb 20
Spain's Catalonia hands out free reusable menstruation products
Women can spend 2,500 euros ($2,713) on sanitary products in their lifetime
France becomes first in the world to make abortion a constitutional right
Women have had a legal right to abortion in France since a 1974 law
Scientists have used cells from fluid drawn during pregnancy to grow mini lungs and other organs
Previously, miniorgans have been derived from adult stem cells
First over-the-counter birth control pill in US begins shipping to stores
A one-month supply will cost about $20 and a three-month supply will cost around $50
Flying Dutchman recognised as longest-surviving heart transplant patient
The average life expectancy for heart patients after a transplant is 16 years
India's Serum boosts supply of cheaper cervical cancer shots ahead of mass drive
It expects the vaccine to be substantially, probably eight times, cheaper" when supplied to govt
South Korea says to start legal action against doctors over walkout
Around 9,000 resident and intern doctors have walked off the job since Feb 20
US officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine
In Guillain-Barre syndrome, a person’s immune system damages nerve cells which can lead to paralysis
Some South Korean doctors get public legal notice over walkout
Police carry out raid out against Korean Medical Association officials
US FDA allows new claim that yogurt may reduce diabetes risk
US FDA allows new claim that yogurt may reduce diabetes risk
More than one billion people worldwide afflicted by obesity, WHO study finds
"Epidemic" is particularly hitting poorer countries and rate is growing among children, adolescents
Scientists develop eco-friendly wound dressing using banana fibres
This investigation opens the door to a new era in wound healing
