Popular GLP-1 medicines used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes are facing growing legal scrutiny in the United States after more than 90 lawsuits alleged a connection between the drugs and a rare form of sudden vision loss. The lawsuits involve medications including Ozempic and Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk, as well as other…
Pakistan is set to host the Global Mental Health Summit on October 1 and 2 as the Ministry of Health moves forward with preparations for the international event. The summit is being organized in connection with World Mental Health Day and will focus on strengthening mental health systems to address the challenges faced by children,…
A new study from Stanford Medicine is challenging the traditional understanding of the human brain as one unified organ, suggesting that it may have evolved from two distinct developmental systems with separate origins. Published in Nature Neuroscience, the research examined how different parts of the brain develop during embryonic growth and found important differences between…
Scientists have formally identified a previously unknown wild cat species in Bolivia, marking a significant development in the study of the world’s feline species. The small cat, known locally as Tilcayo, inhabits the cloud forests of Bolivia’s Yungas region. Researchers have named the species Leopardus tilcayo, preserving the animal’s traditional local name. The discovery is…
Troy remains one of the world’s most fascinating ancient destinations, bringing together mythology, archaeology and more than five millennia of human history. Located in Türkiye’s Çanakkale province, the legendary city continues to attract travellers fascinated by the stories of Homer and the civilizations that once occupied the site. Interest in Troy is also receiving renewed…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new once-daily pill for certain patients with advanced pancreatic cancer after clinical trial results showed a significant improvement in survival. The newly approved treatment is intended for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer who have already received treatment or are unable to undergo combination chemotherapy. The…
Used coffee grounds, often treated as household and commercial waste, could become a valuable source of renewable fuel, according to a new scientific study. Researchers at Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) have developed a relatively simple method to recover oil from spent coffee grounds while keeping the remaining material available for other renewable fuels and…
Pakistan has achieved an important success at the Asian Science Camp 2026 in Hong Kong, with Pakistani student Pariwash Hakim receiving a Silver Award at the international science event. The achievement highlights the talent of young Pakistani students and their growing participation in international science competitions and academic programs. The Asian Science Camp is an…
The federal government has decided to put the proposed Auto Policy 2026–31 on hold following strong reservations from Pakistan’s local automobile industry. The policy, which was designed to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars, will now be revised before being considered for implementation. The proposed policy was developed after consultations with…
The Sindh government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting breastfeeding and protecting infant health by announcing stricter enforcement of laws that prohibit the advertising and promotion of infant formula products. The announcement was made as the province officially launched World Breastfeeding Week, marking the beginning of a month-long awareness campaign throughout August. Speaking at the…