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What we know about 'chilling' infected blood scandal cover-up
More than 30,000 were infected with HIV and hepatitis C while receiving NHS care between the 1970s and 1990s, in a scandal described as a 'calamity'.
- HealthReuters
Genetic profile may predict best response to weight-loss drug Wegovy
Certain genes may identify patients with obesity who are most likely to respond strongly to Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy, researchers reported on Monday. The study, released at the Digestive Disease Week meeting in Washington, found a 95% likelihood that patients with this genetic profile would be strong responders to the treatment. Given the expense of Wegovy, the findings might be used to identify the patients most likely to get the greatest benefit from it, according to Dr. Andres
- HealthFit To Post Sports
Singapore #Fitspos of the Week Mika Kise and Elise Teo: 'I love the fact that we’re both very active'
The series is dedicated to inspirational men and women in Singapore leading healthy and active lifestyles. This week: couple Mika Kise and Elise Teo.
- ScienceYahoo News UK
Why Google’s new AI will change the way we treat illness and disease
Google's new AlphaFold3 could be about to supercharge the way the human race finds new drugs and treats illness.
- HealthNY Post
Sitting still is hard, but experts say the benefits of meditation are worth the struggle
The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes.
- HealthFit To Post Sports
Consumer confidence rocked as Singapore fitness industry grapples with sudden spate of gym closures
Recent abrupt gym closures have rocked consumer confidence amid Singapore's fitness industry, as gyms try to maintain membership base with various methods.
- HealthCNN
Certain vegetarian diets significantly reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and death, study says
Being vegan or vegetarian dramatically reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease and early death, a new study found.
- HealthNY Post
These diets are best for lowering risk of diseases and cancer: study
Two diets had significant benefits, according to researchers.
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What we know about the weight loss drug Ozempic
Ozempic, a brand name of the drug semaglutide, has acheived viral status over its weight-loss effects, but how much do we know about the medicaiton?
- HealthINSIDER
More young people are being diagnosed with cancer. 3 lifestyle changes could reduce your risk, according to a cancer dietitian.
A dietitian breaks down how to make lifestyle changes that could lower your risk of developing the disease, such as eating a plant-based diet.