Growing up diabetic – a first person account

PUBLISHED September 29, 2024 ISLAMABAD: Imagine being seven years old, when life revolves around playground games and an endless supply of sugary treats. Now imagine that suddenly your pancreas decides to take an unscheduled vacation, leaving you with a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes. Yep, that’s my story! It had one job, and well… I’d […]

FDA gives nod to first ‘game changer’ schizophrenia drug after 30 years

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a groundbreaking drug, Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride), for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Unlike traditional antipsychotic medications that target dopamine receptors, Cobenfy focuses on cholinergic receptors, offering a fresh approach to managing this debilitating mental disorder. Schizophrenia, a severe chronic illness, affects about 1% of […]

African countries eye world’s first joint ‘debt-for-nature’ swap 

EconomyEnvironment 26 September 2024, 5:56 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that at least five African countries are working on what could be the world’s first joint “debt-for-nature” swap to raise at least $2 billion to protect a coral-rich swathe of Indian Ocean. Debt-for-nature deals are becoming increasingly popular for poorer nations to pay for […]

Water On The Moon: Surprising New Discovery Reveals The Moon Has More Water Than Expected! | Science & Environment News

Scientists have discovered that the Moon may contain far more water than previously thought, potentially in all regions of its surface. A recent study reveals that water, as well as hydroxyl (a molecule made of hydrogen and oxygen), might be present across the entire Moon, even in areas that receive full sunlight.  Significant Findings for […]

Crystal clear danger: Pakistan’s Meth epidemic

PUBLISHED September 22, 2024 KARACHI: Imagine lying awake for days, your eyes wide open, yet your mind racing with an unsettling intensity. You feel invincible, energized, and razor-sharp, but beneath the surface, your thoughts are fragmented and distorted. Every attempt to slow down is met with an unbearable restlessness, a creeping anxiety that only one […]