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A pharmacist displays a box of Wegovy pills at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, Jan. 15, 2026. George Frey | Bloomberg | Getty Images The future of the booming obesity drug market won’t hinge on drugs that deliver greater weight loss alone. Top executives from drugmakers big and small told CNBC that the next phase…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sleep apnea sufferers may soon have a new path to a good night’s sleep. A Massachusetts biotech startup is preparing to file for FDA approval of a once-nightly pill that could become the first medication approved to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Approximately 30 million U.S. adults…
In today’s urban population, kidney ageing is closely tied to metabolic health. Rising rates of diabetes, obesity, and uncontrolled hypertension are quietly pushing kidneys into early decline. Every day eating patterns high in salt, sugar, and packaged foods cause these organs to work overtime. When this is combined with chronic stress, little physical activity, and poor sleep, the…
The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), leaving the UN agency without one of its biggest donors. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order signalling the withdrawal a year ago, having criticised the organisation for being too “China-centric” during the Covid pandemic. The US Department of Health and Human Services…
Neck stiffness is often brushed off as poor sleep or a long day at work, but in many cases, it is the body’s earliest warning sign. What we see increasingly is cervical strain progressing silently because people delay attention. Persistent stiffness, difficulty turning the head fully, or a dull ache that worsens by evening can…
Maternity services at a trust have again been rated inadequate following unannounced inspections by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The health watchdog carried out inspections in June and July last year at Bedford Hospital and Luton and Dunstable Hospital (L&D). It found that only minimal improvements had been made, with the services remaining in breach…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A common vitamin found in everyday foods may play a role in how often people go to the bathroom, according to a large new study. Researchers found evidence that vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is linked to gut motility, which is the process that moves food…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Bunnie XO, the wife of country singer Jelly Roll, is discussing how a weight-loss medication may have led to her…
The Health Secretary has admitted the NHS is “falling short” on meeting demand for adult autism and ADHD diagnosis. Speaking to BBC Radio Oxford, he was responding to a question about adult referrals having been paused in Oxfordshire since 2024. But he said it was a national issue that he was “very worried about”. When…
Hair problems in women are no longer limited to ageing. From women in their early 20s to those in their 40s, concerns like hair thinning, bald patches, weak roots and premature greying have become increasingly common due to stress, hormonal imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, crash dieting, and lifestyle issues. Here, we break down the 9 most…