A breakthrough daily pill called enlicitide reduces LDL cholesterol by over 57% in patients on standard therapy, offering new hope for heart attack and stroke prevention without common statin side effects.
Prescriptions for Novo Nordisk's new Wegovy weight-loss pill have surged, with weekly fills hitting 50,000 within weeks. Despite high demand, users report mixed results and the company warns of sales declines due to pricing pressures and competition.
Telehealth firm Hims & Hers launches cheaper compounded version of weight-loss pill Wegovy, prompting legal threats from Novo Nordisk over unapproved knockoff product.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has officially determined that actor TK Carter died from systolic heart failure, with contributing factors including pulmonary hypertension and atrial fibrillation.
A landmark WHO study identifies 30 avoidable risk factors, including nine infections, linked to 37% of global cancer cases, with men more affected than women.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals a new documentary special on Prime Video, focusing on her campaign to include Spinal Muscular Atrophy in the NHS heel prick test for newborns, inspired by her twin daughters' diagnosis.
Mental health charity Sane calls for urgent government investment in innovative psychiatric treatments like esketamine and CBD, citing a 60-year innovation gap.
Leading researchers issue urgent alert about influenza D in cattle and canine coronavirus in dogs, warning both could mutate to spread among humans and cause devastating pandemics due to lack of immunity.
Health experts issue urgent warning about vision loss side effects from Ozempic and similar medications, with new research linking them to irreversible eye conditions and blindness in some patients.
TV star Noel Edmonds, 77, embraces holistic living on his New Zealand estate, rivalling Charlotte Church's Welsh green retreat. Both celebrities promote wellness with unique amenities and spiritual practices.
Health authorities issue urgent warning against four specific alcohol-free wipe products linked to Burkholderia stabilis outbreak with 59 confirmed cases and one fatality.
New research shows four in five American adults with high blood pressure fail to control their condition, with over 60% not taking prescribed medication, risking severe health complications.
A University of Cambridge study reveals humans rank below beavers and other mammals in monogamy rates, sparking debate about modern relationship trends.
Hidden-market promoters are using WhatsApp and Telegram to run competitions offering unlicensed weight-loss drugs like retatrutide as prizes, described by experts as extremely dangerous and illegal.
Grey-market injectable peptides are gaining popularity among biohackers, but experts warn of serious health risks due to lack of FDA regulation and safety data.
Actress Melissa Joan Hart shares how cutting sugar and alcohol helped her lose nearly 20 pounds as part of her 'longevity journey' approaching 50.
Pfizer's experimental monthly weight loss injection demonstrated significant efficacy in a mid-stage trial, with participants losing up to 12.3% of body weight. The drug, acquired from Metsera, shows no plateau in weight loss after 28 weeks.
New research from Penn Medicine reveals pink noise machines may reduce REM sleep by nearly 19 minutes, potentially harming memory and brain development, especially in children.
Alton Towers theme park will no longer allow visitors with conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and autism to use its free disability queuing pass during February half-term, citing increased demand and complaints.
A revolutionary cervical cancer screening method using menstrual blood promises to end painful smear tests. Experts question why innovation took 75 years despite women's long-standing discomfort with invasive procedures.
Online telehealth firm Hims & Hers Health introduces a compounded semaglutide pill at $49 monthly, undercutting Novo Nordisk's Wegovy by $150, sparking FDA warnings and a 6% share drop for Novo.
South Carolina's measles outbreak has led to rare brain swelling complications in children, with 876 cases reported and 95% in unvaccinated individuals.
Akkarco LLC's Ashfiat Alharamain Energy Support supplement has been urgently recalled after FDA lab tests detected tadalafil, a prescription-strength erectile dysfunction drug, posing serious health risks.
New research reveals cancer patients diagnosed during COVID-19's peak had worse short-term survival than pre-pandemic patients, with colorectal, prostate and pancreatic cancers particularly affected.
New research suggests treating peripheral diseases like gum disease and diabetes could prevent millions of dementia cases globally by addressing interconnected health factors.
Dr Hilary Jones has raised serious concerns about the Government's new National Cancer Plan, highlighting critical NHS staffing shortages as a major obstacle to its success.
Former footballers including Micah Richards and Graeme Souness are championing the British Heart Foundation's 'Every Minute Matters' campaign during Heart Month, urging fans to learn CPR to save lives from cardiac arrest.
UK health authorities issue urgent warning about potential permanent vision loss from weight loss injections like Wegovy, urging patients to seek immediate medical attention for eye changes.
Paul Souter received life-altering kidney cancer news during his 40th birthday celebrations. His story highlights how 54% of kidney cancer cases are found incidentally during scans for other issues.
A health coach shares her method for maintaining clean eating by treating moderation as a learnable skill, using chocolate as an example to demonstrate portion control techniques.