4 h. ago WeightWatchers back from the brink as company brands fad diets and fat jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro a 'quick fix'

The dramatic rise of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro had upended WeightWatchers' business model

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5 h. ago Wes Streeting warns doctors ‘the public will not forgive you’ as NHS strike chaos looms

NHS would face major disruption over industrial action, threatening to put Sir Keir Starmer's plans for health service at risk

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5 h. ago ASA cracks down on online pharmacies advertising weight loss injections

Watchdog releases nine new rulings setting clear precedents for online sellingOnline pharmacies are no longer allowed to run adverts for weight loss injections, the advertising watchdog has ruled, as part of a crackdown on what has been described as a “wild west” culture of online selling.In the UK, advertising prescription-only medications (POMs) – which includes all weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro – to the public is illegal. However, a Guardian investigation previously found some online pharmacies either breaking these rules outright, or exploiting grey areas to peddle the medications to the public. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Weight loss jabs not enough to tackle obesity, leading medics warn

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) called on the government to tackle the nation’s ‘broken food system’

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8 h. ago Michael Madsen's official cause of death confirmed by doctor after Kill Bill icon's shock passing aged 67

Harrowing new details have emerged in Michael Madsen's cause of death days after his passing at his Malibu home aged 67.

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16 h. ago Anyone with tea bags at home told to 'make an urgent change'

Health expert Dr Eric Berg has warned that people who consume tea bags made with plastic could be putting their health at risk,

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16 h. ago Mounjaro users horrified as bizarre side effect triggers apparent weight GAIN: 'feels like I'm expanding'

A mother-of-three who shed two stone in just nine weeks thanks to a skinny jab has warned users of a painful side-effect that has left her looking bigger than ever.

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19 h. ago The new diet that could lower your dementia risk and promote brain health

Can a diet actually keep the brain strong and lower dementia risk? Evidence suggests the so-called ‘Mind diet’ might

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19 h. ago Houseplant clinic: should I be worried by ‘tiny spiders’ on my plants?

Help prevent mite infestations by increasing humidity, isolating plants and using soapy waterWhat’s the problem? I’ve noticed tiny webs and bugs on my orchid. Are these spiders, and will they harm my plant?Diagnosis Those tiny webs and minuscule bugs you’ve spotted on your plants sound like spider mites. These aren’t spiders but microscopic arachnids that thrive in dry, warm conditions, so you’ll notice they appear during summer heatwaves or winter months when central heating reduces humidity. They feed on plant sap, weakening the plant’s structure, which leads to yellowing leaves, discoloration and eventually leaf drop. They can multiply rapidly, posing a risk to your plant’s long-term health. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Common home mistake could be putting you at risk of deadly infection, warns top doctor

According to UK GP Dr Amir Khan the simple mistake could put you at risk of a potentially deadly bacteria.

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28 h. ago From pancreatitis to hair loss and premature ageing... top doctors reveal all the startling health risks of Mounjaro and other weight loss jabs

More than 1.5 million people in the UK now use the new weight-loss jabs, according to latest estimates - with benefits for their physical and mental wellbeing.

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37 h. ago New diet slashes your risk of dementia and it's very easy to follow

The Mind diet combines elements of the Mediterranean diet with the Dash diet, and experts say there is evidence it could slow down cognitive decline

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41 h. ago Scientists pinpoint the exact amount of time it should take to urinate

American researchers have worked out the 'right' amount of time you should take to spend a penny-and it might surprise you.

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41 h. ago What is the ‘Mind’ diet? All the foods that could lower your dementia risk

Can a diet actually keep the brain strong and lower dementia risk? Evidence suggests the so-called ‘Mind diet’ might

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64 h. ago GP urges public to make one urgent change right now to ward off dementia in your 60s

Last year, a landmark study suggested almost half of dementia could be prevented by tackling 14 lifestyle factors, but Dr Amir Khan says this is one of the most important.

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68 h. ago Doctor warns of upsetting risk of weight loss jabs EVERY user should know about

Internet forums such as Reddit are buzzing with questions from concerned people who have noticed a visible side effect from using weight loss jabs- and it's not a smaller waistline.

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69 h. ago 'I was banned from going on holiday after developing this condition'

EXCLUSIVE: Kirsty Robertson was in so much turmoil over her health condition that she couldn't risk going on holiday and was told by her GP to completely avoid sun exposure

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4 d. ago Know your risk: experts warn to protect your sight this Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025

Half of UK glaucoma sufferers remain undiagnosed as Optical Express urges eye tests for early detection

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5 d. ago Urgent Mounjaro warning: Common mistake puts patients at risk of deadly organ damage, expert says

A nurse has revealed a potentially life-threatening mistake GPs could be making when prescribing revolutionary weight loss jabs putting users at risk of organ failure.

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5 d. ago Urgent warning over cocaine brain damage: Bombshell as record levels of snorting among middle

Are we facing a dementia time-bomb, thanks to record numbers of Britons taking cocaine as a recreational drug?

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