Healthcare

Groundbreaking research indicates that popular weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro might have far-reaching applications beyond obesity treatment, potentially revolutionising the approach to various chronic conditions.…

The US pharmacy giant Walgreens Boots Alliance has entered discussions regarding a potential sale to private equity firm Sycamore Partners, highlighting the increasing challenges confronting the retail pharmacy sector. The…

The pharmaceutical industry has witnessed a dramatic decline in deal activity, reaching its lowest point in nearly a decade as major drugmakers pivot away from commercially ready medicines towards early-stage drug development investments.…

AstraZeneca's chief executive, Sir Pascal Soriot, has disclosed that former employees in China breached company protocols by using WeChat messaging services, amidst ongoing investigations by Chinese authorities. The revelation comes as the…

Pharmaceutical giant AbbVie witnessed a devastating blow to its market value today as shares plummeted following disappointing clinical trial results for its experimental schizophrenia treatment, Emraclidine. The Chicago-based…

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has reported exceptional third-quarter results, driven by remarkable sales of its weight-loss treatment Wegovy. The anti-obesity medication generated sales of 17.3 billion Danish krone (£1.96…

Senior NHS consultants are commanding extraordinary overtime payments of up to £200,000 annually as part of initiatives to reduce mounting waiting lists, according to recent revelations from BBC News. The investigation, encompassing 41…

Recent breakthrough research from Denmark's Aarhus University has sparked significant market interest in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly concerning exercise mimetics. The discovery of LaKe, a compound purported to replicate the…

A concerning trend in cancer diagnoses among young adults has sparked a significant £20 million global research initiative. Data from the UK reveals cancer cases in individuals under 50 are rising at twice the rate compared to elderly…

Growing concerns over potential staff shortages in Britain's education and healthcare sectors have emerged following the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves' announcement of a stringent approach to public sector pay. The NHS received a…

A revolutionary combination of three drugs has demonstrated remarkable success in doubling survival times for patients battling incurable breast cancer, according to a landmark clinical trial. The research, spearheaded by the Institute of…

The NHS plans to use private hospitals to address a growing crisis as part of a £1 billion initiative to reduce waiting lists. This marks the largest expansion in healthcare since Tony Blair's time as Prime Minister. Cancer screenings,…

A recent study has highlighted concerning practices in animal research facilities that may worsen the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance. Published in the journal *Plos One*, the research indicates that antibiotic use in laboratory…

The number of privately funded hip replacements has nearly doubled in recent years as patients seek to avoid lengthy NHS waiting lists, according to a new study by the Health Foundation. Data from the National Joint Registry for England,…

The pharmaceutical industry stands on the cusp of a major transformation as revolutionary weight-loss injections demonstrate potential far beyond their initial scope. Semaglutide, marketed under brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, has shown…

The NHS is facing an unprecedented surge in demand for mental health services, especially among younger generations, as noted by Professor Sir Simon Wessely, a non-executive NHS England director. In an interview with Times Radio, Wessely, a…

In a bold move to combat soaring obesity rates, Newcastle upon Tyne, the birthplace of the iconic Greggs bakery chain, has implemented a ban on new takeaway and fast food openings. The city council's decision comes amidst complaints that…

As Britain's population grows older and sicker, the demand for adult social care is spiralling out of control. Nowhere is this more evident than on the Isle of Wight, where the local authority spends more per head – around £630 in 2022/23 –…