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Revolutionary Weight Loss Jabs Have The Potential To Treat Cancer, Arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and…
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…
Groundbreaking mRNA Lung Cancer Vaccine Trials Commence Across Seven Nations
In a significant development in the fight against lung cancer, doctors have initiated the world's first mRNA lung cancer vaccine trials in patients across seven countries. This pioneering jab, known as BNT116 and developed by BioNTech, has…
Non Alcoholic Guinness Could Surpass Traditional Variant as Demand Soars
In a surprising turn of events, an executive at Diageo, the parent company of Guinness, has predicted that the non-alcoholic version of the iconic beer could one day outshine its traditional counterpart. Anna MacDonald, marketing director…
The Pervasive Presence of Ultra-Processed and Fast Food and Its Detrimental Impact on Our Health
In today's world, ultra-processed and fast food have become pervasive, infiltrating every aspect of our lives. These products, often masked by clever branding and marketing strategies, pose significant risks to our health and well-being. It…
NHS Board Member Warns Increased Mental Health Awareness May Strain Services
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…
Majority of Britons Support New Tax on Junk Food and Ultra-Processed Food Manufacturers
A recent poll conducted by Ipsos for the Health Foundation thinktank has revealed that a majority of people in Britain are in favor of introducing new taxes on companies that produce junk food or ultra-processed foodstuffs. The aim of these…
Newcastle Takeaway Ban Tackles Obesity Crisis as UK Economy Struggles
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…
The Isle of Wight Reveals Britains Looming Adult Social Care Crisis
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 –…
Assura Acquires £500M Private Hospital Portfolio Amidst NHS Waiting List Crisis
The ongoing NHS waiting list crisis has led to a surge in demand for private healthcare services in the UK. Assura, a prominent healthcare property investor and developer, has capitalised on this trend by acquiring a portfolio of 14 private…
Eli Lilly’s Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Surpasses $1bn in Sales, Beating Expectations
In a remarkable feat, Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound has surpassed 1 billion in sales for the first time, exceeding Wall Street's expectations. The American pharmaceutical giant also saw strong demand for its diabetes and weight-loss…
ONS: UK post-pandemic recovery higher than previously thought
According to updated data, which gives more weight to healthcare and energy industries, the UK economy has recovered from the Covid-19 epidemic in a better state than was previously believed.
Office for National Statistics has now…
Environmental factors are suspected to be responsible for the rising rates of cancer among young…
Cancer is no longer viewed as a disease that only affects the elderly. In the G20 industrialised nations group, an analysis conducted last year revealed that rates of cancer among young people are increasing faster than those among older…
NHS Budget Cuts Leave Newly Qualified Nurses Struggling to Find Jobs
The NHS is facing a troubling situation as newly qualified nurses are finding it increasingly difficult to secure entrance-level positions due to budget cuts forcing the organisation to reduce vacancies by a staggering 25%. This revelation,…
AI Breakthrough: Predicting Bowel Cancer Recurrence and Optimising Treatment
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Leeds have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify early-stage bowel cancer patients at the highest risk of disease recurrence. This innovative approach…
NHS Approves Ground-Breaking At-Home Blood Cancer Treatment
In a significant development for blood cancer patients in England, the NHS has announced the approval of zanubrutinib, a revolutionary 'take-at-home' tablet for treating marginal zone lymphoma (MZL). This milestone marks the first time an…
UK’s First Paediatric Robotic Surgery Paves Way for Minimally Invasive Procedures
In a groundbreaking medical development, a seven-year-old boy from Gosport, Hampshire, has become the first patient in the United Kingdom to undergo robotic surgery for a kidney condition. Reece Wilton underwent the pioneering operation at…
Tate & Lyle: $1.8bn ingredient deal to boost health of products
Tate & Lyle believes that a backlash towards ultra-processed foods will present a "big chance" for it to make its largest acquisition ever of an ingredients company. The deal, it claims, will help it create healthier and tasty products.…
Nearly half of UK adults struggle to obtain prescription drugs due to shortages
Research shows that nearly half of UK adults have had difficulty getting medicine prescribed to them. The situation is attributed more to Brexit rather than any other factor.
49 per cent of respondents said that they had difficulty…