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Migraine drugs may also help with weight loss

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Researchers at UT Southwestern revealed in a new study that Triptans, a common migraine drug, can also help those struggling to lose weight.

The study focused on examining obesity in mice and found that a daily dose of Triptan led them to lose weight in approximately a month.

“We’ve shown that there is real potential to repurpose these drugs, which are already known to be safe, for appetite suppression and weight loss,” said lead study author, Chen Liu PhD.

Beforehand, scientists already knew that serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain and body, plays an important role in determining one’s appetite. But there are 15 different serotonin receptors that trigger a behavioural change in cells.

This new experiment revealed that Triptans target the serotonin 1B receptor, which hadn’t been studied closely before in analyzing appetite and weight loss.

To conduct the study, researchers fed obese mice a high-fat diet for seven weeks. After 24 days, mice given Truptan lost 3.6 per cent of their body weight while mice that weren’t given the drug gained 5.1 per cent.

“We found that these drugs, and one in particular, can lower body weight and improve glucose metabolism in less than a month, which is pretty impressive,” said Dr Liu.

The study was published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.

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2025’s World Cancer Day

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In an effort to increase public awareness of the disease and promote its prevention, identification, and treatment, today is World Cancer Day.

World Cancer Day 2025’s theme is “United By Unique.” By putting patients and their stories at the center of the discussion, this subject highlights a people-centered approach to cancer care.

It acknowledges that although millions of people worldwide are impacted by cancer, every person’s experience is different, and tailored care is crucial.

The campaign seeks to emphasize how crucial it is to customize cancer therapies to each patient’s unique needs in order to provide compassionate and efficient care.

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The planning for Kashmir Solidarity Day is well underway.

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To show Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s just fight for their unalienable right to self-determination under UN resolutions, Kashmir Solidarity Day will be marked tomorrow.

In an effort to show unwavering solidarity for the oppressed people of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir Solidarity Day, which is celebrated on February 5th every year, is being celebrated in full force throughout Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and beyond.

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PM Goes at CMH Quetta

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Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, visited CMH Quetta to check on the security personnel wounded in the battle against terrorists in Kalat and other Balochistani districts.

He spoke to the wounded and hailed them as national heroes, saying that the military and the people are united in their efforts to eradicate the threat of terrorism.

The Prime Minister praised their spirit of sacrifice for the country and their unwavering commitment to protecting the homeland.

He said as long as the protection of the nation is entrusted to such brave soldiers, the enemy can never dare to look at Pakistan with an evil eye.

Shehbaz Sharif said the elements spreading terror and chaos in Balochistan are enemies of the Province’s progress.

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