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Researchers have reported promising early results for a new prostate cancer treatment.The experimental drug VIR-5500 shrank tumours in several patients…

A new oral drug may improve weight management for people with type 2 diabetes.Researchers tested orforglipron against oral semaglutide in…

UK authorities have paused a clinical trial on puberty blockers for young people. The medicines regulator warned about unknown long-term…

Daily weight-loss tablets are widening access to GLP-1 treatments and reshaping the industry.Analysts expect the market to reach about $200bn…

Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can serve as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers…

Doctors say a return to Nepal’s traditional lentil-and-rice diet could help reverse a rapidly growing type 2 diabetes epidemic. Around…

People who drink a few cups of tea or coffee each day face a lower dementia risk, scientists report.A large…

Researchers say a menstrual blood test could provide a simple alternative to cervical screening.The test uses a sanitary pad with…

Most side-effects listed for statins are not caused by the drugs, according to a major review published in The Lancet.…

Hidden sellers promote unlicensed weight-loss injections through WhatsApp and Telegram giveaways.They offer drugs like retatrutide, which lacks approval anywhere in…