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Pharmacies warn of unsustainable demand for weight loss medication

NPA chairman Olivier Picard said ‘many more people are interested in getting weight loss jabs than would actually be suitable for treatment’.

Evening Standard

Pharmacy warning of unsustainable demand for weight loss medication

Spiralling demand could see people being tempted to resort to unregulated online supplier

The Independent UK

Australia called to lift on global health as US yields

Australia's spending on global health research is lagging international peers as its foreign aid contributions stagnate, reports show.

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Bulk bill incentive could miss thousands of GP clinics

A federal government plan to make GP visits cheaper for all Australians could come up significantly short because of the structure of an incentive payment.

AAP

'Good day for patients': cheaper medicines on the way

Australians are being reassured cost-of-living relief is still on the federal government's agenda as it prepares to legislate changes to make medicine cheaper.

AAP

The role llamas might play in treating schizophrenia

French researchers say they were able to treat ‘most deficits’ of schizophrenia in mice using llama antibodies

The Independent UK

Millions of people are suffering from brain fog. A new study will find out why

From acute viral infection to ‘zombie’ vessels

The Independent UK

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No city is safe for allergy sufferers, study finds

More than 80 million Americans are affected by seasonal allergies that are only getting worse thanks to human-caused climate change

The Independent UK

Physician associates union takes Government to court over planned role changes

It follows findings by a Government-ordered report that PAs have been used as substitutes for doctors despite having significantly less training.

Evening Standard

All you need to build gym confidence and full-body muscle is this trainer’s 16-week plan

This gym workout plan for beginners will set you up for success

Fit & Well

Do your wrists hurt when you do a push-up? Fix that with these trainer-approved tricks

These simple tweaks make all the difference to push-ups or high planks

Fit & Well

“I’m 72, and these are the three Pilates exercises that I’m using to improve my balance and keep myself injury-free”

A Pilates instructor says these moves will benefit anyone in their 60s and 70s

Fit & Well

NHS patients told to brace for strikes up to Christmas

Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS England, warns that it will take a ‘huge effort’ to keep hospital waiting times down during a prolonged period of disruption

The Independent UK

Sir David Nabarro, WHO’s special envoy for Covid-19, dies aged 75

The World Health Organisation’s director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was ‘deeply shocked and saddened’.

Evening Standard

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What is the Nipah virus and is it spreading in southern India?

The Nipah virus is particularly deadly and has spread following transmission from animals.

Evening Standard

NHS: Strike-hit appointments to be rebooked in two weeks but will impact others

Professor Meghana Pandit, NHS England’s co-national medical director said local trusts maintained services with ‘minimal disruption’.

Fit & Well

Five exercises a personal trainer and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader recommends to build full-body strength

All you need is a resistance band

Fit & Well

If you’re over 55, a yoga instructor says these are the three poses you should be doing daily to improve your balance and mobility

Hone your balance and mobility as you approach retirement

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Women's symptoms 'overlooked' in menopausal stages

Too many women go untreated for debilitating menopause symptoms, advocates say, but a study could lead to better ways to identify and manage the transition.

Fit & Well

Runners, protect your knees with this five-move routine from a NASM-qualified trainer

Use these exercises to counteract the impact of running

The Independent UK

What to know about Ozzy Osbourne’s rare form of Parkinson’s disease

The heavy metal legend was diagnosed with genetic Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago

The Independent UK

Science says you can really die from a broken heart

Scientists identified five ‘grief trajectories’ after losing a loved one – and those who were most affected were more likely to die within a decade

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘They work long, unsocial hours – for what?’ Frustration over doctor pay boils over as strikes begin

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is split: some say resident doctors deserve far more, others believe their pay is already fair, and the strikes go too far

The Independent UK

Gut bacteria could help diagnose long Covid and chronic fatigue syndrome, researchers find

It is estimated that 404,000 people in the UK have chronic fatigue syndrome or ME, according to Action for ME

Al Jazeera

Desperate Zimbabweans get in debt to pay for lifesaving blood transfusions

Blood may be free in public hospitals, but low supplies leave Zimbabweans borrowing money to pay for private stocks.

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