A BBC investigation found it was possible to order weight-loss injections from Voy and MedExpress using inaccurate details and an out-of-date photo, with no further verification.

The largest share of the projected harm came from greenhouse gas emissions linked to plastic production, because ...

Visceral fat is the fat stored deep in the abdomen around internal organs. It is strongly linked to inflammation and to higher risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Inflammation in fat ...

A study of long-term cancer survivors has linked higher consumption of ultra-processed foods with a greater risk of death, including deaths from cancer. The research draws on the Moli-sani Study, a ...

People who ranked highly on scores associated with metabolic syndrome and reduced beta-cell function had a substantially higher risk of developing both type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. The key ...

A large research project found that leading AI language models can repeat false medical claims when those claims appear inside realistic clinical notes or social-media style discussions. The models ...

A large analysis suggests that not meeting basic activity targets could account for a meaningful share of serious complications in people with type 2 diabetes. The estimates linked physical inactivity ...

A study analysing online reviews found that many people keep taking Ozempic for weight loss if they feel it is working, even when side effects continue. Instead, people were more likely to discontinue ...

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld complaints about 13 posts that promoted services linked to Voy, Zava, MedExpress and UK Meds Direct, after finding they effectively advertised ...

A large UK study found that people who naturally go to bed late and wake late had a modestly higher risk of heart attack or stroke over time. Much of that extra risk appeared to be explained by ...

A large registry study in young people with type 1 diabetes found that hybrid closed-loop systems were linked to slightly better HbA1c and more time in the target glucose range than open-loop pump ...