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How to Break a Mounjaro Weight‑Loss Plateau After Losing Two Stone
After shedding 28 kg on Mounjaro, the author hit a stall and outlines six concrete tweaks to get the scale moving again.
UK's Liver Cancer Epidemic: Sugary Drinks in the Crosshairs
A new study reveals that drinking just one sugary drink a day may increase the risk of liver cancer by up to 15%. The fi...
Beyond Cholesterol: Why VO2 Max is the New Longevity Benchmark for Women
Medical experts suggest that oxygen utilization capacity may be a more accurate predictor of lifespan than traditional b...
Instagram’s New ‘Pilates Princess’ Adds to Women’s Body Image Struggle
The rise of the ‘Pilates princess’ mirrors older thin‑and‑toned ideals, while the slim‑thick trend still fuels dissatisf...
Beyond Electrolytes: The Collagen Co. Bets on Beauty-from-Within with Hydraglow
The Collagen Co. is merging wellness and skincare with its new Hydraglow mix, a drink designed to hydrate while supporti...
Ottawa’s Last Drug‑Use Sites Shut, Residents Warn of Overdose Surge
Ottawa’s final supervised consumption sites are closing this week after provincial funding ends, sparking fears of a spi...
Ottawa’s Last Supervised Injection Sites Shut Down Amid Overdose Fears
Ottawa will close its final supervised drug consumption sites on June 13, raising alarms that overdoses could surge and ...
Canada’s Quest to Spot CTE While Patients Live
A nationwide study led by CAMH’s Neil Vasdev aims to image and diagnose Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in living veter...
Tyler Mane’s Battle: A 59‑Year‑Old Actor Turns Cancer Fight into a Call for Male Breast Cancer Awareness
After announcing a rare male breast cancer diagnosis, X‑Men star Tyler Mane has begun chemotherapy and is using his plat...
From 1-in-197-Million Odds to Tooth-Growing Patches: The Year's Most Remarkable Medical Stories
A baby born without a nose, a painless tooth regeneration patch, free period products, and a double pregnancy—these four...
UK Doctors' Fear of Complaints Fuels Epidemic of Unnecessary Treatments
A new survey reveals that four in five family doctors in the UK are practicing defensive medicine, ordering extra tests ...
NHS Introduces Five-Session SABR for Prostate Cancer, Cutting Thousands of Hospital Visits
The NHS will roll out stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) across England, slashing prostate cancer treatment from ...
CGRP Migraine Injections Tied to 45% Rise in Early Pregnancy Miscarriages
New data suggest the once‑lauded migraine preventatives may endanger early pregnancies, prompting calls for stricter cou...
The Defensive Medicine Trap: Why 78% of GPs are Over-Prescribing to Avoid Litigation
A new survey of 836 doctors reveals a "culture of fear" is driving unnecessary medical tests and referrals across the NH...
The High Cost of Fear: How Defensive Medicine is Straining the UK's NHS
A Pulse magazine survey reveals that 78% of UK GPs are altering clinical decisions to avoid litigation, driving up costs...
England’s 5‑Session Prostate Breakthrough: NHS Slashes Treatment to a Fortnight
The NHS will now offer a five‑session stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) to early‑stage prostate cancer patients,...
NHS Rolls Out Five‑Session SABR for Prostate Cancer Across England
The NHS will replace 20‑session radiotherapy with five‑session SABR, aiming to treat thousands of men faster and free up...
The Bacon-Tapeworm Link: A Rare Migraine Diagnosis in a 52-Year-Old Man
A 52-year-old's worsening migraines were traced to a parasitic brain infection from undercooked bacon, a case that chall...
Banana-Berry Smoothies Cut Flavanol Intake by 84% – What the New Research Means for Your Breakfast
A UC Davis‑Reading study finds common combos like banana‑berry smoothies and coffee dramatically curb nutrient absorptio...
Rita Simons' Scoliosis Confession: 54 and 52 Degrees of Pride
EastEnders star Rita Simons reveals her spinal curves of 54° and 52° and a recent breast reduction, urging acceptance ov...
Beyond Treatment: The mRNA-4194 Quest to Stop Hereditary Cancer
A landmark trial in the UK is testing whether mRNA technology can intercept pre-cancerous cells in Lynch syndrome patien...
More Than Just Movement: Bengie Santos’s Third Act in Shoreline
At 72, former choreographer Bengie Santos is proving that fitness is a lifelong pursuit at the Dale Turner Family YMCA.
Rita Simons' Scoliosis Confession: 54-Degree Curves, Breast Reduction, and the Body Acceptance Message
EastEnders star Rita Simons, 49, revealed her 54- and 52-degree spinal curves and explained how a breast reduction eased...
Jon Snow’s Final Assignment: A Public Crusade Against the UK’s Biggest Killer
The legendary Channel 4 anchor is leveraging his Alzheimer's diagnosis to demand a systemic overhaul of dementia care in...
Mayim Bialik’s Two‑Week GLP‑1 Nightmare: A Celebrity Warning
Actress Mayim Bialik endured a brutal two‑week reaction after a single dose of a popular GLP‑1 weight‑loss drug, urging ...
Sudbury Hospital Stretched to 108% as Funding Debate Rages
Health Sciences North runs 108% capacity daily, sparking a clash between union warnings and government expansion claims.
The Thin Line Between Success and Disaster: Inside the Operating Room's 'Oh Shit' Moments
From lost needles to perforated arteries, a collection of surgical near-misses reveals the terrifying unpredictability o...
Oxford‑Moderna mRNA Vaccine Trial Targets Lynch Syndrome Cancer Risk
A summer‑2024 trial will test mRNA‑4194, a preventive jab for the 175,000‑strong Lynch syndrome population in England.
Tampon‑Style Callavid Could Ease Progesterone Therapy for Miscarriage Risk
A new tampon‑like device aims to replace uncomfortable progesterone pessaries for women with luteal phase insufficiency.
Five Joint‑Friendly Moves to Firm Arms After 55
Simple home workouts can tighten triceps and boost posture for adults over 55 without a gym.