Rawalpindi dengue cases have reached nine this year, while health authorities continue an extensive campaign to identify and destroy mosquito breeding sites across the district. According to the latest District Health Authority surveillance data, medical facilities have screened 4,339 people so far this year. Officials identified 4,010 suspected cases and confirmed nine dengue infections. No… Continue reading Rawalpindi Dengue Cases Reach Nine as 180,000 Sites Destroyed
Pakistan has reported a sharp drop in polio cases, with four infections recorded so far in 2026. Government data shows cases fell from 74 in 2024 to 31 in 2025. Health officials also reported an improvement in environmental surveillance results. Positivity rates in samples have dropped below 10%, according to figures presented at a national… Continue reading Pakistan Polio Cases Fall to Four in 2026
US Medicaid drug pricing plans will expand nationwide as the Trump administration prepares to extend its most-favored-nation model across the United States. A White House official said President Donald Trump planned to announce the expansion on Friday. The model will cover all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The plan aims to… Continue reading US Medicaid Drug Pricing: Trump Plans Nationwide Expansion
The US Food and Drug Administration is examining testosterone therapy for women as more menopausal women turn to the hormone for symptom relief. At a public meeting on Thursday, doctors, researchers and government officials discussed possible benefits, dosing and long-term safety. The FDA said the meeting could help guide future research and drug development. The… Continue reading Untitled
Caffeine effects can vary dramatically from one person to another. Some people can drink coffee in the evening and fall asleep soon afterward, while others may spend hours awake after a single cup. Emily, a 20-year-old coffee drinker in London, says caffeine has little effect on her. She usually drinks two cups of coffee each… Continue reading Caffeine Effects: Why Some People Feel the Buzz
We’ve all had those mornings when the alarm rings after a terrible night and getting out of bed feels almost impossible. The obvious response is simple: sleep longer when you get the chance. However, catch up sleep is not quite as straightforward as it sounds. Extra rest can help your body recover from an occasional… Continue reading Catch Up Sleep: How to Recover After a Bad Night
The Pennsylvania measles death toll rose after a 40-year-old woman in Jefferson County died from complications associated with the disease. The Jefferson County coroner’s office reported that the woman died Saturday. The office said it is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Health on the case. Coroner Greg Furlong described the death as a heartbreaking… Continue reading Pennsylvania Measles Death: Woman Dies From Complications
The DR Congo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 7,000 recorded cases, making it the largest Ebola epidemic ever reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Congolese authorities reported 7,022 cases, including 3,398 deaths and 1,671 recoveries. The outbreak has also spread to a seventh province, adding to concerns about continued transmission. However, there are some signs… Continue reading DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes 7,000 Cases
Tylenol maker Kenvue is asking a U.S. appeals court to reconsider its decision to revive more than 500 lawsuits alleging that the painkiller may be linked to autism and ADHD. Kenvue joined major retailers and pharmacy operators in filing the request with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan. The companies want the… Continue reading Tylenol Autism Lawsuits: Kenvue Seeks Court Reconsideration
Vaccine hesitancy in wealthy countries has made global measles eradication unrealistic for now, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates told Reuters. Gates said his foundation once considered measles eradication a possible long-term goal. However, growing doubts about vaccines in richer nations have changed that outlook. “At one point, the foundation wanted to eradicate measles,” Gates… Continue reading Vaccine Hesitancy Threatens Global Measles Fight
