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The five-year study explored if the drug sold under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus could reduce the risk of heart attacks or stroke in obese people without diabetes. It comprised 17,604 adults over the age of 45 from 41 countries

The study found that plant-based alternatives to meat and cheese had more fibre and lower levels of saturated fats. They also typically have a lower environmental impact

The move is part of the NHS's goal to eliminate hepatitis C in the coming years. Portable testing kits which can give a diagnosis of the condition within one hour

Jess Tierney thought she was being 'dramatic' before she collapsed at work - the mum is now warning others that a stroke can strike at any age after saying she didn't have the usual risk factors

Cough syrup codeine linctus will now only be available to patients with a prescription after reclassification by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

Patients could benefit from additional support and monitoring in the years following diagnosis, researchers said after it emerged that heart attack survivors are at risk of further serious health conditions

The jabs, Ozempic or Wegovy, were found to heighten the probability of pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, and "stomach paralysis" in non-diabetics

Study leader Professor Laurie Sanders said Parkinson's is currently diagnosed based on clinical symptoms after "significant" neurological damage has already occurred

Health Secretary Steve Barclay said antimicrobial resistance presents a considerable threat to people’s health in the UK and around the world, and statistics support his concern

Laura Jones' dad David is terminally ill was left £18,000 out of pocket after paying a builder on Gumtree to convert his garage into a bedroom and shower room to help with his health issues

Amy Wright, 24, and partner David Lavery, 25, were forced to make a snap decision on buying their first home but have turned it into a gorgeous dream pad