The Latest Breaking News on Health

Super Ozempic? New weight-loss drug sees even better results in recent study

Many of the patients who tested the drug lost about 30 percent of their body weight — a loss comparable to the result of bariatric surgery

The Independent UK · May 21

Health experts hit out at Reeves’ snack food price cuts: ‘We’re in an obesity crisis’

Biscuits, chocolate and baked beans could become cheaper as the government slashes import tariffs on more than 100 types of product

The Independent UK · May 21

High Humidity Health Effects on Asthma, Fatigue, and Heat You Should Know

High humidity health risks include asthma flare ups fatigue and heat stress Learn how humidity affects breathing energy and temperature regulation and how to stay safe.

Medical Daily · May 21

NHS staff who accessed medical records of Nottingham stabbing attack victims sacked

Students Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and grandfather Ian Coates, were killed in a stabbing rampage by Valdo Calocane on 13 June 2023

The Independent UK · May 21

Life-threatening disease linked to tick bites found at popular UK beauty spots

The new cases brings the total of UK-acquired cases to six

The Independent UK · May 21

Santé cardiaque: vos questions à un cardiologue

Infarctus du myocarde, insuffisance cardiaque, valvulopathies, AVC... Les maladies cardiovasculaires sont la principale cause de décès au niveau mondial. Selon l’OMS, plus des trois-quarts des décès causés par ces maladies surviennent dans des pays à revenu faible ou intermédiaire. Facteurs de risques, dépistage, prise en charge et accès aux soins…

Radio France Internationale (Français) · May 21

Nottingham maternity scandal families make plea to new health secretary

The findings of Donna Ockenden’s review are set to be released on 24 June

The Independent UK · May 21

Suck it and see: Why VO2maxxing is the new longevity badge of honour

VO2 max has become the number people want to boast about, compare and improve

Evening Standard · May 21

FED:Shot in arm for health clinics to combat virus outbreak

Funding to combat a diphtheria outbreak is being welcomed by health agencies but they say a shortage of medical staff in remote communities needs fixing.

AAP · May 21

An expert trainer says walking faster can strengthen your bones, improve your circulation and help you to lose weight—here’s how to increase your walking pace

Good reasons to pick up the pace

Fit & Well · May 21