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New Oral GLP-1 Pill Delivers Significant Weight Loss in Trials
An experimental oral GLP-1 drug has shown promising results in clinical trials, helping participants with obesity or overweight lose over 12% of their body weight in 36 weeks.
2 hours ago
England Nears Elimination of Hepatitis C, Setting Global Precedent
England is poised to become one of the first nations globally to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, public health figures show this week.
Yesterday
New Weight Loss Pill Foundayo Approved for UK Use
Eli Lilly's new oral weight loss treatment, Foundayo, has received approval for use in the United Kingdom, offering a new option for patients.
Yesterday
England to Open New Walk-In Mental Health Centres in Banks and Libraries
Nearly 200 new walk-in mental health centres are set to open across England, housed in non-traditional venues like banks and libraries to offer immediate support for individuals experiencing mental health crises.
8 August 2026
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Listeria Fears Trigger Pasta Salad Recall at Asda, Morrisons
Asda and Morrisons have recalled a range of pasta salads this week due to potential contamination with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
8 August 2026
NHS Must Plan for Heatwaves Like Winter, Health Secretary Warns
The National Health Service must prepare for future heatwaves with the same dedicated planning currently used for winter pressures, the Health Secretary has stated, after recent high temperatures led to a surge in patients and critical equipment failures.
8 August 2026
Study Finds Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Equally Safe for Infants
A major study involving nearly 4,000 babies has found that common pain relievers acetaminophen and ibuprofen are equally safe for infants, challenging long-held concerns.
7 August 2026
British Baby Undergoes Groundbreaking Womb Surgery for Severe Birth Defect
A British infant has become the first in the UK to receive pioneering surgery inside the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, a condition where intestines develop outside the body.
5 August 2026
Moderna Begins Human Trials for Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine Amid Congo Outbreak
Moderna has initiated human trials for its experimental vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, a move that comes as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles its fastest-growing outbreak of the virus on record.
5 August 2026
Top-Rated NHS Mental Health Trust Faces £24m Budget Cut, 330 Posts at Risk
A leading NHS mental health trust has been instructed to save £24 million, a move expected to lead to the loss of up to 330 jobs and raise concerns for patient care.
4 August 2026
NHS Checks Miss Most High-Risk Younger Women for Breast Cancer
Current NHS breast cancer screening programmes are failing to identify up to 95% of younger women at higher risk, new research indicates, raising concerns about early detection.
4 August 2026
Holidaymakers Warned as Cyclospora Cases Rise, Linked to Mexico Travel
A significant rise in cyclospora parasite infections has prompted a health warning for holidaymakers, with many cases linked to travellers returning from Mexico.
2 August 2026
US Measles Surge Prompts Biotech Firms to Develop New Treatments
Biotechnology companies are accelerating efforts to develop new treatments as measles cases continue to climb across the United States, particularly among vulnerable populations.
28 July 2026
First Volunteer Receives Experimental Ebola Vaccine in UK Amid Congo Outbreak
Ed Hunt, a 37-year-old from the UK, has become the first person to receive an experimental vaccine designed to combat the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The trial comes as a deadly outbreak continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
27 July 2026
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Detected in Texas After Decades of Eradication
The New World screwworm, eradicated from the United States in 1966, has been detected in South Texas, posing a renewed threat to warm-blooded animals.
27 July 2026
Chinese Vape Makers Use Potentially More Potent Chemicals to Skirt US Flavour Bans
Chinese vape manufacturers are reportedly deploying synthetic nicotine analogues, including 6-methyl-nicotine, in their products to bypass flavour restrictions in the United States, raising new public health concerns.
24 July 2026
Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Hair Loss Risk in New Study
A major study involving 50,000 participants has found a link between popular GLP-1 agonist weight loss and diabetes drugs, including Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Ozempic, and an increased risk of hair loss.
24 July 2026
Third Person Dies in New York City Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak
A third individual has died from Legionnaires' disease in New York City, health officials confirmed on Monday, as an ongoing cluster of cases continues to affect the Upper East Side.
20 July 2026
