Weight-loss jabs halve sick days and free up GP appointments, study suggests
UK study finds weight-loss jabs halve sick leave, cut GP visits by 40%+ and A&E visits by 25%, potentially saving NHS £364m a year.
Category : Health
The Unexpected Joy of a Trip to the Dump
Discover why a trip to the dump brings joy to many, from the camaraderie to the satisfying disposal of unwanted items.
Hong Kong Psychologist Crowned World Champion of ‘Doing Nothing’
Hong Kong psychologist wins Space-Out competition, a contest about doing nothing for 90 minutes, promoting mindfulness and downtime.
Speech therapist warns against three popular baby names
Speech therapist warns against baby names Rory, Rowan, and Aurora due to difficulty pronouncing the 'R' and 'O' combination.
Princess Kate 'easing herself back to work' with childcare tool project
Princess Kate eases back to work from home with early years project on baby observation tool, following abdominal surgery.
Gut Bacteria Could Predict Skin Cancer Recurrence with 94% Accuracy, Study Finds
New study shows gut bacteria can predict melanoma recurrence with 94% accuracy, but bacterial markers differ by region.
James Norton's 'Gruelling' Marathon Raises £132k for Diabetes Charity
James Norton completed his first London Marathon in 4 hours 29 minutes, raising £132,000 for Breakthrough TD1.
Jimmy Carr Ejects Heckler After Near-Punch at Birmingham Gig
Jimmy Carr ejects a heckler from his Birmingham show after a near-punch incident, highlighting a rising trend of audience hostility at comedy gigs.
Call for Guidelines on Hospital Vending Machines in England
A cancer charity calls for England to follow Scotland and Wales in introducing healthier vending machine guidelines in hospitals.
Sea Moss TikTok Trend: Experts Warn Health Benefits Overhyped
TikTok influencers praise sea moss as a superfood, but nutrition experts warn health claims are unproven and it may carry risks like heavy metals and iodine issues.
Eight Healthy Babies Born After Pioneering Three-Person IVF Procedure
Eight healthy babies born in UK using three-person IVF to prevent mitochondrial disease. Procedure transfers parents' nuclear DNA into donor egg.
Rise in Lung Cancer Among Non-Smokers: A Distinct Disease
Lung cancer in non-smokers is rising, especially among young women. It is a distinct disease often caused by genetic mutations like EGFR, leading to adenocarcinoma.
Surgeons in Washington warn of 'Mar-a-Lago face' trend among Trump insiders
Plastic surgeons in Washington DC report a rise in requests for overdone, artificial-looking procedures dubbed 'Mar-a-Lago face'.
RFK Jr's Vaccine Panel Drops Vote on Delaying Newborn Hepatitis B Shots
RFK Jr's vaccine panel abandons vote to delay newborn hepatitis B shots, citing inconsistent policy. Experts warn of infant vulnerability.
Mel Schilling death: Three key bowel cancer signs often missed
Mel Schilling dies of bowel cancer aged 54. Experts highlight three often-missed symptoms: weight loss, fatigue, and stomach pain.
International Experts Back Targeted MRI Scans for Prostate Cancer Screening
International experts recommend rapid MRI scans for prostate cancer screening, reducing overdiagnosis. Consensus targets men aged 50-70, with PSA tests first.
Rick Stein's Christmas dinner secrets: don't overcook the turkey and make gravy ahead
Rick Stein shares his secrets for mastering Christmas dinner, from avoiding overcooked turkey to making perfect roast potatoes and gravy ahead of time.
Prehistoric wolves on Swedish island suggest early human care, study finds
Prehistoric wolf remains on Baltic island suggest humans cared for wolves thousands of years before dogs emerged.
Family of Man Killed in Bulldozer Incident Sues Atlanta
Family sues Atlanta after homeless man Cornelius Taylor was killed when a bulldozer crushed his tent during a pre-MLK weekend encampment sweep.
Food Experts Issue Urgent Warning to UK Households About Overfilling Fridges
UK households warned not to overfill fridges due to food safety risks. Overstocking raises temperatures, promotes bacterial growth, and increases energy bills.
F1 Neck Exercises Offer Relief for ‘Tech Neck’ Sufferers
F1 drivers' neck-strengthening exercises offer simple ways to ease ‘tech neck’ pain from desk work, say experts.
Baby Girl Seriously Injured After Fall from Window in Rainham
One-year-old girl falls from first-floor window in Rainham, Kent, onto a man below. Woman arrested for child neglect. Baby stable in hospital.
Record Flu Levels in English Hospitals as NHS Faces 'Unprecedented Wave'
NHS England reports record flu hospitalisations, with 1,717 patients daily — a 56% rise on last year. Doctors strike looms amid unprecedented wave.
Can Tight Pants Really Cause a Hernia? Experts Weigh In
Experts explain that tight pants cannot cause a hernia, but may aggravate an existing one. Suki Waterhouse's tweet prompted the discussion.
Dog genes offer clues to human brain tumours, study finds
Study of 25 dog breeds finds three genes linked to glioma, offering potential clues for human brain tumour treatments.
Freddie Flintoff to travel to Nepal with surgeon who saved his face
Freddie Flintoff will travel to Nepal with the surgeon who saved his face after a 2022 car crash, in a new ITV documentary series delivering life-changing facial surgery.
Jeremy Clarkson's Shoe Size Shrinks After Three-Stone Weight Loss on Mounjaro
Jeremy Clarkson reveals three-stone weight loss using Mounjaro, causing his shoe size to shrink and requiring a new wardrobe.
Daily pill doubles survival for advanced pancreatic cancer patients, trial shows
A new daily pill, daraxonrasib, doubles survival for advanced pancreatic cancer patients, hailed as a major breakthrough by experts.
Chinese Scientist Jailed Over Gene-Edited Babies
Chinese scientist He Jiankui sentenced to 3 years for gene-editing babies. Illegally modified embryos to resist HIV, sparking global controversy.
Lawyer, 22, dies after allergic reaction to CT scan dye
Brazilian lawyer Leticia Paul, 22, died after an anaphylactic reaction to a CT scan contrast agent during a routine checkup.
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