CagriSema weight loss reached an estimated average of 12.4% in a late-stage trial involving adults with type 2 diabetes, according to Novo Nordisk. The experimental weekly injection outperformed 5 mg tirzepatide, which produced an average weight loss of 9.1% in the same study. The results came from the Phase 3 REIMAGINE 5 trial. Novo announced… Continue reading CagriSema Weight Loss Beats Tirzepatide in Diabetes Trial
Artificial intelligence can make faster and more confident choices than people, but a new study suggests that AI may approach difficult medical decisions differently from humans. Researchers from Penn State University examined how large language models, or LLMs, would decide which patient should receive a life-saving kidney when only one organ was available. The findings… Continue reading AI Kidney Transplant Decisions Differ From Human Doctors
Women may be less likely than men to receive invasive or intensive treatments for the same medical conditions, according to a new review by researchers at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. The study found differences across several areas of medicine. These included cardiology, surgery, transplant medicine and emergency care. Researchers said the findings… Continue reading Women Medical Treatment Differences Found in New Study
Allergies are often associated with childhood. However, they can appear at almost any stage of life. Experts say adults who have never experienced allergies can suddenly develop reactions to foods, pollen and other substances. Allergist Kelly Colas says a person can develop a new allergy at any point in life. Researchers are now investigating why… Continue reading Allergies Later in Life: Why New Allergies Can Develop
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
