The NHS is set to introduce a groundbreaking weight loss jab called tirzepatide for patients with type 2 diabetes. Around 180,000 individuals with the condition who cannot tolerate metformin will be eligible for the once-weekly injection. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended tirzepatide as a diabetic medication to be used …
More than 100 individuals have been connected to the recent E. coli outbreak that resulted in the closure of 11 daycares in Calgary and the surrounding area. Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced on Thursday that there are now 128 confirmed cases of the outbreak, up from 96 the previous day. Hospitals are seeing an increase …
US officials have quietly shut down DEEP VZN, a taxpayer-funded project aimed at hunting for new viruses, over fears that it could lead to another pandemic. DEEP VZN, which stands for Discovery & Exploration of Emerging Pathogens – Viral Zoonoses, was launched in October 2021 with the goal of identifying and studying novel pathogens in …
This week, England is expected to see a rise in deaths due to the 33C heatwave. Experts have warned that the nation could experience a similar wave of excess deaths as last year’s sizzling summer, which recorded 3,000 deaths. Although the mercury won’t reach the record-breaking 40C of last season, temperatures above 30C can still …
Over the past 11 years, there has been a significant increase in the annual rates of emergency department visits in Ontario for cannabis-related traffic injuries, according to a recent study conducted by The Ottawa Hospital. This study, which was published in JAMA Network Open on Wednesday, analyzed the involvement of cannabis in emergency room visits …
Soaring temperatures in the UK pose a serious health risk, according to experts, as a heatwave threatens to strain the already overwhelmed NHS. In fact, today could potentially be the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to reach 33C (91F). This comes as some areas in the UK are experiencing an …
The recent incident involving a vomit-smeared airplane seat has caused a lot of outrage among passengers and has highlighted the frustrations with flight operations in Canada, according to travel specialists. The Public Health Agency of Canada is currently investigating the incident. On Tuesday, Air Canada issued an apology to the two passengers who were escorted …
Doctors across the United States are being warned about a surge in cases of a potentially severe respiratory virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has informed healthcare professionals that the rising rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Florida and Georgia indicate the start of the respiratory virus season. The Food and …
Survey Reveals: UK’s Fat Shamers Uncovered In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of York, it was discovered that individuals with higher socioeconomic status, men, and those with right-wing values are the most likely culprits of fat-shaming. The survey, which involved over 2,000 Brits, also shed light …
If you find yourself constantly experiencing wrist and back pain, the way you carry your laptop might be to blame. Although these sleek devices may not appear to be the culprits of body aches, they can often lead to muscle tension, posture issues, and chronic pain. Whether you’re moving from one conference room to another …