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Experimental cholesterol-lowering pill may offer new option for millions

WASHINGTON, February 5, 2026 (AP) — A new kind of pill sharply reduced artery-clogging cholesterol in people who remain at high risk of heart attacks despite taking statins, researchers reported Wednesday. It’s still experimental but the pill helps rid the body of cholesterol in a way that today can be done only with injected medicines. If approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the pill, named enlicitide, could offer an easier-to-use option for millions of people. Statins block some of the liver’s production of cholesterol and are the cornerstone of treatment. But even taking the highest doses, many people need

Pakistani PM says boycott of T20 World Cup game against India is to show solidarity with Bangladesh

ISLAMABAD February 5, 2026 (AP) — Pakistan’s decision to boycott its match against India at cricket’s T20 World Cup was a way of showing solidarity with Bangladesh after it was ousted from the tournament, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Wednesday. Bangladesh was replaced by Scotland after refusing to play in India, which is co-hosting the tournament with Sri Lanka. Pakistan’s government then said it would allow its national team to take part but that it would have to boycott its group game against archrival India. The government initially did not give a reason for its decision, but Sharik said

A newborn’s death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant

A newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child’s mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy, health officials said. New Mexico officials this week warned people to avoid consuming unpasteurized dairy products following the death. Interest in and sales of raw milk have been rising in recent years, fueled by social media and growing support from the Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement. State officials provided few details about the newborn, citing privacy restrictions. While investigators said they could not determine the exact cause of the baby’s death, “the most likely source

Rupee rises 7 paise to 90.40 against the US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Feb 5 (PTI) The rupee traded in a narrow range and gained 7 paise to 90.40 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, amid corporate dollar demand and as investors are awaiting for confirmation on the India-US trade deal. Forex traders said market participants are now shifting focus from celebration to verification as no official documents have been released, and neither side has formally published the final terms. Moreover, investors are awaiting cues from Friday’s RBI interest rate announcement. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.52 against the US dollar, then gained some

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