Category: Health

Could insight from cats lead to breast cancer cures? | The Express Tribune

February 20, 2026 Admin No Comments

Study finds feline cancers mirror human disease, offering clues for new treatments The ideal candidate must have “gentle hands capable of petting and stroking cats for long periods of time.” PHOTO: AFP/FILE Owning a cat offers many health benefits, including reduced stress and emotional support, and new research suggests our feline friends might also offer…

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Why do we have eyes, ears, hands, legs, lungs, kidneys, and more in pairs: Did nature give us an inbuilt backup?

February 17, 2026 Admin No Comments

The Blueprint of Symmetry: Humans follow a concept called bilateral symmetry, meaning the body is divided into two nearly identical halves, left and right. This design dates back over 500 million years, when early animals evolved a forward-moving body plan that required balance, coordination, and directional movement. Instead of being randomly assembled, our bodies were…

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Dangerous chemicals detected in hair extensions, study warns | The Express Tribune

February 16, 2026 Admin No Comments

Out of 169 identified chemicals, many were associated with risks of cancer, developmental issues, reproductive health According to a study published in Environment & Health on February 11, this was “the most comprehensive testing of hair extensions publicly reported.” The concern arose 11 from testing 44 hair samples and detecting dangerous chemicals, including flame retardants,…

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New ‘at home’ tech trialled to help stroke survivors regain movement

February 14, 2026 Admin No Comments

Participants in the NHS ‘Triceps’ trial wear a device in their ear which emits electrical pulses while they do rehab. Source link

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Pakistani-American surgeon rolls out UAE first AI clinical platform

February 13, 2026 Admin No Comments

Pakistani-American surgeon-scientist Dr Adil Haider (second right) seen at World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai 2026 on February 13, 2026. — Boston Health AI Boston Health AI, founded by Pakistani-American surgeon-scientist and global health leader Dr Adil Haider, has partnered with Emirates Health Services (EHS) to launch “Amal,” the UAE’s first clinical intelligence platform, across its public…

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James Van Der Beek shared colorectal cancer warning sign months before his death

February 11, 2026 Admin No Comments

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Prior to James Van Der Beek’s death at age 48, the actor revealed the first warning sign of his colon cancer — and it’s one that did not seem alarming at the time. The “Dawson’s Creek” actor’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, confirmed his passing in a…

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Novo Nordisk sues Hims & Hers over copycat versions of Wegovy drugs; Hims stock falls 18%

February 9, 2026 Admin No Comments

Novo Nordisk on Monday said it is suing online telehealth provider Hims & Hers for mass marketing cheaper, unapproved copies of the drugmaker’s new Wegovy obesity pill and injections in the U.S. Novo is asking the court to permanently ban Hims from selling compounded versions of its drugs that infringe on the company’s patents and…

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TrumpRx: See the 43 drugs available on the Trump administration’s new discounted drug site

February 6, 2026 Admin No Comments

President Trump’s new TrumpRx online platform is a key part of his plan to help lower drug costs for consumers, with some polls showing two-thirds of Americans report high health care costs as their chief financial concern. Here’s what to know about TrumpRx, which launched Thursday and which the White House said in a fact sheet…

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Hamdard Pakistan celebrates 3rd Shaheed | The Express Tribune

February 6, 2026 Admin No Comments

The event reaffirmed Hamdard Pakistan’s pledge to drive national social growth, holistic health, and future prosperity With more than 800 guests in attendance, Hamdard Pakistan recently hosted the 3rd Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said Awards at the Governor’s House, Lahore. Centred on the theme “Wellness Redefined,” the event celebrated visionary leaders who are actively shaping a…

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11 children dead, over 200 hospitalized due to pneumonia in Landi Kotal – SUCH TV

February 3, 2026 Admin No Comments

As many as 11 children have died from Pneumonia in Landi Kotal during the last one month, while over 200 patients have landed at a local hospital in the area during the aforementioned period as the disease has spread in the area like a wild fire due to bitterly cold weather following recent snowfall. However,…

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