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London CNN — Weight loss medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic are being hailed worldwide as revolutionary for medicine. In the UK, the government hopes it can also improve public finances, keeping an eye on its use to help the unemployed get back to work and ultimately save money on healthcare. “For many people, these … Read more

It was thought that drinking alcohol in moderation was healthy, but research now suggests that there is no safe level. Alcohol damage expert Richard Piper drank heavily. His “standard dry” rule helped him reduce the risks of drinking without sobering up. At the age of 52, Richard Piper runs often, feels full of energy, weighs … Read more

While it’s not possible to stop the aging of the brain — at least not yet — there may be ways to slow its decline, and a new study shows the crucial role blood sugar levels play in how quickly the brain ages. The study is the work of an international team of researchers as … Read more

My menstrual bleeding was abnormal, so I went to my doctor, thinking I was in perimenopause. My hormone tests indicated I was nowhere near that, even though I was already in my 40s. Through advocating for myself, my doctors discovered a uterine fibroid that was painful. Four months ago I went to my doctor because … Read more

Doctor out of town? No problem: they can be submitted as a 3D image. Crescent Regional Hospital outside Dallas, Texas, is the first in the nation to offer doctor appointments with a holographic machine, allowing overworked medical specialists, who often have to visit multiple medical centers in a week and sometimes even a day, to … Read more

Between Celsius, Prime, and Panera’s Charged Lemonade, caffeinated drinks are everywhere, and not always for the best reasons. After multiple lawsuits claiming it caused health problems and even death, Panera announced it would be pulling the bevs from stores in May (Panera denied the allegations in the lawsuits, saying the decision was part of a … Read more

With the recent selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, the environmental advocate’s views on vaccines have returned to the spotlight. Kennedy has been a prominent vaccine skeptic and has argued that more research on vaccines is needed, although he has claimed in interviews that he has … Read more

Brandon Chen is the author of webcomics such as “Just A Goblin” and the CEO of Inspired Productions. After college, he got a job at a Big 4 consulting firm, but his childhood dream was to create manga. He found success on platforms like Webtoon and eventually quit his finance job to write full-time. This … Read more

Photographers shared warnings that couples should be aware of when hiring someone for their big day. When choosing a photographer, make sure you look at full galleries rather than curated portfolios. Beware of poor communication, no contract and a lack of reviews. One of the most important decisions a couple can make leading up to … Read more

Stephany Victoria started her career as a private chef in early 2019, although her passion for cooking started much earlier in life In October 2023, Victoria connected through an agency with an NBA player in Miami who was looking for an in-home private chef – a job she had never tried before In addition to … Read more