Popular weight loss injections including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could increase the risk of thyroid cancer within the first year of use, concerning new research has suggested. The drugs, which have helped millions of people shed up to a fifth of their body weight, have been found to open patientsContinue Reading
A breakthrough study has found that thousands of women with early-stage cervical cancer could reduce their risk of developing the disease by taking an HPV vaccine. Dutch researchers discovered the jab could prevent cancer developing in women with high-risk pre-cancerous cells. The promising trial showed that in more than halfContinue Reading
Managing blood sugar levels is often associated with diabetes, but it also plays a key role in controlling other health factors, such as weight gain. However, with sugar now so widespread in food, avoiding drastic blood sugar spikes has become a real challenge. Dietitian Dr Charmaine Dominguez has built aContinue Reading
A disturbing X-ray image shared by an emergency room doctor has revealed thousands of calcified tapeworm cysts throughout a patient’s pelvis and legs. Dr Sam Ghali, Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida, posted what he called “one of the most insane X-rays I’ve ever seen” onContinue Reading
Heart attacks are among the leading causes of death in the UK, partly due to their strong links with prevalent health conditions. While medical advances have introduced various interventions to reduce risk, maintaining a health lifestyle remains one of the most effective forms of protection. Cardiologists have long issued theContinue Reading
Vitamin deficiencies are notoriously inconspicuous conditions, yet they have the potential to cause significant harm when left unchecked. The rise in vitamin B12 deficiency cases reflects the growing popularity of vegetarianism across the nation, alongside medical conditions such as pernicious anaemia. According to the NHS, pernicious anaemia, an autoimmune conditionContinue Reading
Chronically high blood sugar levels can pave the way for grave health complications like diabetes and nerve damage. But a Stanford-trained physician has revealed a surprisingly simple solution that takes just five minutes to implement. Dr Shad Marvasti, MD, took to TikTok to share his expert advice on managing bloodContinue Reading
There are many different approaches individuals can take when wanting to add years to their lives, ranging from exercising more to taking supplements but one of the most important things people need to focus on is gut health. This is according to pharmacist, Sonia Khan, who spoke exclusively to GBContinue Reading
Mandatory biosecurity measures have come into force across all of England and Scotland after an increased number of bird flu cases in wild and captive birds. The Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer from Scotland and the Chief Veterinary Officer from England have both declared that a national Avian Influenza Prevention ZoneContinue Reading
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and several general risk factors can influence a person’s likelihood of being diagnosed with the disease. These include uncontrollable factors such as age and family history, as well as factors within our control such as diet, smoking status, sun exposureContinue Reading
