Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?

Health News BBC - Fri, 10/18/2024 - 03:04
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.
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Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop

Health News BBC - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 15:11
His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.
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Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop

Health News BBC - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 15:11
His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.
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NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts

Health News BBC - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:27
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
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NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts

Health News BBC - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:27
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
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Burning rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power

Scientific News BBC - Tue, 10/15/2024 - 07:45
Nearly half of waste is now burned for energy, but BBC analysis finds it is as dirty as coal.
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'I'm too tired to chew food but still can't get care for my ME'

Health News BBC - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 04:45
What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome?
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What's next for Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship rocket?

Scientific News BBC - Sat, 10/12/2024 - 20:40
The world's most powerful rocket is expected to be back in action again soon
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How unusual has this hurricane season been?

Scientific News BBC - Fri, 10/11/2024 - 17:42
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have bookended a particularly stormy period. What's behind it?
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Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule

Health News BBC - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 19:54
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
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Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule

Health News BBC - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 19:54
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
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Time to fix NHS as long waits continue, experts say

Health News BBC - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 13:40
Government is urged to show commitment to the NHS at the Budget, as experts sound the alarm over missed targets.
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Police identify 24 suspects over hospital drug deaths

Health News BBC - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:04
Several people are being investigated for alleged gross negligence manslaughter over the deaths.
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UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims

Health News BBC - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 06:56
The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.
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UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims

Health News BBC - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 06:56
The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.
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Explorer Shackleton’s lost ship as never seen before

Scientific News BBC - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 04:50
A new 3D scan shows Endurance exactly as it is 3,000m down in Antarctica’s icy waters.
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Families criticise redacted report into disgraced surgeon

Health News BBC - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 04:37
A heavily-redacted report on cases linked to surgeon Yaser Jabbar should be released in full, parents say.
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Wildlife numbers fall by 73% in 50 years, global stocktake finds

Scientific News BBC - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 03:26
Global wildlife populations have shrunk by an average of 73% in the past 50 years, data shows.
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Puberty-blocker focus disproportionate, Cass says

Health News BBC - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 21:04
The author of a landmark report into child gender services says the treatment has been oversold.
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Mama bear beats rival who killed her cub to win Fat Bear Week

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 18:43
The brown bear, named 128 Grazer, also defeated her rival, Chunk, last year to win the title.
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