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Wegovy weight-loss pills to be available for patients in UK to buy
Regulator approval means patients who meet criteria such as having obesity will be able to purchase pills with private prescriptionPatients will soon be able to buy the Wegovy weight-loss pill, the medicines regulator announced today.It is the first GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet for weight-loss to be approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), making the UK the third country to authorise the pills, behind the US and the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading...
A New Treatment For Aggressive Breast Cancer
InnovationHealthcareA New Treatment For Aggressive Breast CancerByWilliam A. Haseltine,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William A. Haseltine, Ph.D., covers genomics and regenerative medicineFollow AuthorJun 11, 2026, 11:18am EDTMiddle aged woman dressed in pink showing strength and smiling in a park. Fight against breast cancer.gettyA new targeted cancer drug may offer a better first treatment option for one of the most aggressive forms of breast...
UK approves first weight loss pill as GLP-1 tablet gets green light from MHRA
The UK's MHRA has approved the first GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet for weight loss, offering a more convenient alternative to weekly injections. Semaglutide, branded as Wegovy, is now available in pill form for adults with obesity or those who are overweight with weight-related health conditions. Patients can transition directly from the weekly injection to the 25 mg daily tablet.
TN CM Vijay meets PM Modi; urges Centre to exempt state from NEET, release pending funds
CHENNAI: At his first NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting on Thursday, chief minister C Joseph Vijay sought the release of pending central funds, including Rs 3,284 crore under the Samagra Shiksha scheme and Rs 2,284 crore for the Hogenakkal Phase-II Combined Water Supply Scheme, while pitching a range of demands for Tamil Nadu.
Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?
Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedWhy did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?CloseMade by BBC Ideas in partnership with UKRIPublishedJust nowShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead description
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The Sugar Trap: Unraveling the Sweet Deception and Its Hidden Impact on Your Body
Ever wondered what truly happens to your body when you indulge in that heavenly slice of cake? Discover the shocking truths about sugar that could transform your health and redefine your relationship with sweetness!
Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time
Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first timeImage source, Getty ImagesByMichelle RobertsDigital health editorPublished11 June 2026A pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy has been approved in the UK, meaning people will soon be able to buy it with a prescription. It is the first tablet of its kind to get cleared by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, external (MHRA).Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says the once-a-day tablet could be mo...
Wegovy weight-loss pill approved in UK
Wegovy weight-loss pill approved in UKJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMichelle RobertsDigital health editorGetty ImagesA pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy has been approved in the UK, meaning people can soon buy it with a prescription. It is the first tablet of its kind to get cleared by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says the once-a-day tablet could be more convenient for some people than injecting themse...
Kerala on alert after suspected Nipah infection detected in Kozhikode, confirms health minister
In Kozhikode, health officials have confirmed a positive test for the Nipah virus in a patient currently requiring ventilator assistance due to severe fever. Authorities are actively tracing potential contacts, having identified 77 people, including healthcare staff and close family, who are under watch.
Nearly 3,000 NHS patients a day receiving corridor care in England, figures show
Published for the first time, the data recorded 2,241 daily cases of A&E corridor care, with 699 patients also treated in other inappropriate settingsAlmost 3,000 patients a day in England are receiving care in hospital corridors due to an unavailability of beds in A&E units across the country, according to official figures.Corridor care occurs when a patient receives treatment in a setting that is clinically inappropriate and is deemed to be undignified and unsafe. Continue reading...
Israel’s Darkest Weapon | Al Jazeera Originals
Investigation exposes decades of alleged Israeli torture and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees
Carly Pearce says heart condition left her fearing a heart attack: ‘Is my heart OK?’
Country music star Carly Pearce opened up about her worst fear after she was diagnosed with a chronic heart condition.In 2024, Pearce, 36, learned that she had recurrent pericarditis, a condition that causes inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart. The "Every Little Thing" singer previously shared that she has experienced repeated episodes of chest pain, shortness of breath and fatigue since 2020.During an interview with Fox News Digital at her annual "Carly's Closet" fundraiser, Pearce...
Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike
Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strikeJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRichard MaddenEast Yorkshire and LincolnshireBBCIndustrial action was taken three times by residents doctors, the new name for junior doctors, last year in July, October and December and once in April this yearHospital patients are being warned some appointments and procedures will be cancelled as resident doctors prepare to start a 16th round of strike action.Members of the British Medical Association (...
Lymphatic Drainage Is Trending, But Are People Doing It Correctly?
LifestyleForbesLifeLymphatic Drainage Is Trending, But Are People Doing It Correctly?Lymphatic drainage is growing in popularity. Experts explain what the lymphatic system actually does, why technique matters, and where consumers and practitioners may be getting it wrong.ByMeggen Harris,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Meggen Harris writes about entrepreneurs in beauty and wellness. Follow AuthorJun 11, 2026, 09:33am EDT
A Year Since Crash, 265 Psychologists Helping Air India Staff Deal With Stress
A network of 265 psychologists is providing large-scale, accessible mental health support, complemented by confidential therapy and psychiatry access for employees and their families
White House Wants More Doctors But Its Immigration Policies Block Them
LeadershipLeadership StrategiesWhite House Wants More Doctors But Its Immigration Policies Block ThemByStuart Anderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Stuart Anderson writes about immigration, business and globalization.Follow AuthorJun 11, 2026, 09:20am EDTDonald Trump answers a question from a reporter during an event on maternal healthcare in the White House on May 11, 2026. The Trump administration says it wants more physicians, but it...
Northern Ireland has exposed Britain's lax asylum system... this is how to solve it
As more information emerges regarding the Sudanese national suspected of carrying out a horrific knife-related attack in Belfast, where the victim Stephen Ogilvie lost his left eye, the UK’s lax asylum system and border-security arrangements are once again coming under intense scrutiny.It has been reported the Sudanese suspect, Hadi Alodid, had travelled from Paris to Dublin (under the European Union’s freedom of movement principle) before taking a bus into Northern Ireland, with this journey fr...
The New Billionaire Bet Isn't AI — It's Longevity Biotech
InnovationVenture CapitalThe New Billionaire Bet Isn't AI — It's Longevity BiotechByDasha Shunina,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dasha Shunina is a San Francisco-based contributor who covers VCFollow AuthorJun 11, 2026, 09:00am EDTResearchers are increasingly using AI and biotechnology tools to better understand the biological mechanisms associated with aging.gettySilicon Valley spent the last three years obsessed with artificial intelligence.No...
How We Die Reveals How We Live: What Data Says About American Life
InnovationHealthcareHow We Die Reveals How We Live: What Data Says About American LifeByNicole F. Roberts,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about behavioral science, public health & human generosity.Follow AuthorJun 11, 2026, 08:53am EDTPrescription pain pills and medical instruments issues in United StatesgettyTo understand life in America, we must understand how and when we die. Our mortality is determined by demographics, daily choices,...