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Mounjaro weight-loss drug price to almost triple in UK after Trump complaint
The price of popular weight-loss jab Mounjaro will nearly triple after the US-owned company equalised costs in markets across the globe. A month’s supply of the highest doses of the “King Kong” of weight loss medicine will rise from £122 to £330 – an increase of 170 per cent. At least 500,000 people in the UK take either Mounjaro or…
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Household-based screening methods reveal high-risk diabetes patterns across family units
Credit: Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15–19 September) shows that early detection of individuals at risk of diabetes is possible by analyzing the electronic records of people living within the same household for risk factors. The study is led by Dr.…
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Northern Light Health ending contract with Anthem
Northern Light Health says it is ending its contract with Anthem. Northern Light says it has been in negotiations with Anthem for several months and has a list of concerns and issues it experienced with the insurance giant since then. According to Northern Light, Anthem’s decision to withhold interim payments for services provided and a cumbersome prior authorization process were…
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How moving to a walkable city can add 1,100 steps to your day
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: A nationwide study shows that relocating to a more walkable city leads to sustained increases in daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous exercise, highlighting urban design as a powerful lever for better public health. Study: Countrywide natural experiment…
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Saudi Arabia travel alert: Travelers carrying prescription drugs must declare and get online permit | World News
Travelers must register on SFDA’s CDS platform and upload a prescription, ID, medical report, and full details of each medication/ Representative image SFDA now requires a clearance permit for travelers carrying controlled medications. Applications must be submitted online via the Controlled Drug System (CDS). Travelers need to upload prescriptions, ID, and medical proof to get approval. If you’re traveling to…
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Long-term transcranial magnetic stimulation plus language therapy may slow aphasia progression
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Hospital Clínico San Carlos in Madrid-led research reports that intermittent theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) paired with language therapy over six months was associated with positive outcomes in primary progressive aphasia (PPA). Improvements included less decline in regional brain metabolism and improvements in language abilities, functional independence, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Primary progressive aphasia is a neurodegenerative…
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Warning over commonly prescribed drug millions take every day
Medication taken by millions of people to relieve heartburn and acid reflux can have a harmful impact on digestion in the long term, a pharmacist has warned. Deborah Grayson, dubbed the ‘Godmother of Pharmacology’, took to TikTok to discuss how omeprazole – a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) – can affect gut health. Mrs Grayson said that while the drugs may…
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Eating over 60g of almonds a day may protect DNA and cut oxidative damage
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Scientists say high-dose almond intake could help shield your cells from oxidative harm while enhancing your body’s natural defense systems, but the benefits depend on the dose and how the nuts are prepared. Study: The impact…
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Encompass Health and BSA Health System announce joint venture to own and operate rehabilitation hospital in Amarillo, Texas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., and AMARILLO, Texas, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC), the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and BSA Health System, an affiliate of Ardent Health and the fourth largest employer in Amarillo, today announced a joint venture arrangement to own and operate a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Amarillo, Texas.…
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Warning over ‘life-threatening’ fake Ozempic jabs sold by bogus online pharmacies
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