Weight-loss drugs may lower the risk of depression, anxiety, and self-harm, study finds

Semaglutide, a common ingredient in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, is associated with lower risks of worsening mental disorders, according to a new study. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The research, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, found that people following a GLP-1 treatment for diabetes and obesity had a lower need for hospital care and medical leave due to psychiatric … Read more

Mum fears she’ll have ‘no lips left’ after implants leave her with hole in face

Leanne Abeyance jetted to Turkey to have her 13-year-old veneers replaced with implants, but she was left in agony after the procedure and fears she will be left with no lips Danielle Kate Wroe Senior Social News Reporter and Emma O’Neill Content Editor 18:57, 18 Mar 2026 (Image: Facebook) When Leanne Abeyance flew to Turkey … Read more

Meningitis outbreak in England kills at least 2

LONDON (AP) — A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has led to the deaths of a university student and a pupil from a nearby school, prompting public health officials to quickly roll out medical interventions. The outbreak in the county of Kent was described Wednesday as unprecedented by U.K. Health Secretary Wes Streeting, owing to … Read more

Global survey reveals pet owners lack awareness of parasite risks and seek clearer prevention advice

43% of pet owners report that their pets experienced parasite infections, with 75% looking for clearer parasite prevention advice. Veterinarians are seen as the most trusted source of pet health advice. “Small acts of love. Big moments of life” campaign is launching on World Parasite Awareness Day to increase understanding of how a simple act such … Read more

War in Iran: Chronically Ill Fight for Survival

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Behind the front lines of every war, those whose survival is dependent on regular medication and vital treatments are often overlooked. The cancer patient Fatemeh S. has been increasingly worried about her future since the start of the war in Iran two weeks ago. “I urgently need surgery,” she told DW. While it is … Read more

Professional escort says men should ‘seek help’ over health issue she constantly sees

If you men won’t listen to the medics, maybe you’ll take heed of what this professional escort has to say. Thanks to her line of work, Lillith Lodge is quite clued up on the male anatomy as she regularly gets up close and personal with naked blokes. And there seems to be a common denominator … Read more

What could be causing your insomnia and when to get help – The Irish News

Everyone has the occasional bad night’s sleep, but when could persistent tossing and turning in bed point to something more serious like insomnia? We spoke to Jason Ellis, professor in psychology at Northumbria University and director of the Northumbria Centre for Sleep Research, who highlighted some key warning signs to look out for and suggested … Read more

5 ways burnout can affect the brain – and how to overcome it – The Irish News

We all deal with varying levels of stress in our daily lives, but at what point does that stress turn into burnout? With Stress Awareness Month (April) approaching, we spoke to experts to better understand what burnout really means and the five key ways it can affect the brain. They also shared some useful tips … Read more