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GLP-1 & Weight Loss

Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy: What Are GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medicines?

Searches for Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy have risen sharply because these medicines have produced substantial weight loss in clinical trials.

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GLP-1 & Weight Loss

How Are Weight-Loss Injections Made?

Online advertisements can offer a weight-loss pen at a fraction of the usual price and use photographs that look convincing.

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GLP-1 & Weight Loss

Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy: A Simple Comparison

Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are frequently compared in short videos, advertisements and casual conversations.

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GLP-1 & Weight Loss

What Happens When You Stop a Weight-Loss Injection?

One of the most important questions about GLP-1 medicines comes after early weight loss: what happens if the medicine is stopped?

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Metabolic & Heart

Is Prediabetes Reversible?

An elevated HbA1c result often sends people searching for a “diabetes reversal diet.” That search can lead to confusing claims and unnecessary fear.

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Metabolic & Heart

Why Are More Young Adults Being Diagnosed With Fatty Liver?

An ultrasound report that says “fatty liver” often causes confusion.

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Metabolic & Heart

High Blood Pressure Often Has No Symptoms

High blood pressure is often discovered during a routine check, an office health camp or a visit for another reason.

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Sleep & Mind

Could Snoring Be Sleep Apnoea?

Loud snoring is common.

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Smart Prevention

Vitamin D and Vitamin B12: Who Needs Testing?

Wellness packages often include vitamin D, vitamin B12 and many other tests.

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Food & Fitness

What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?

Ultra-processed foods are often chosen because they are quick, inexpensive, heavily marketed and easy to find.

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Food & Fitness

Protein Powders and Creatine: What Should Gym-Goers Know?

Gym shelves are filled with powders and sachets promising muscle, energy and fat loss.

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Climate & Health

Heatwaves Can Affect More Than Comfort

Heat illness can begin with dizziness, weakness, nausea or cramps after time in a hot environment.

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Climate & Health

Pregnancy During Extreme Heat

Pregnancy changes how the body manages heat.

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Climate & Health

Air Pollution: What Can You Do for Your Lungs?

Poor-air days raise practical questions for families, especially when someone has asthma.

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Infections & Immunity

Do You Need an Antibiotic for a Cold?

When a child or adult has a sore throat, cough and fever, many families expect an antibiotic.

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Infections & Immunity

Tuberculosis: Symptoms Worth Checking Early

Persistent cough, weight loss, night sweats and exhaustion are symptoms that should be assessed.

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Infections & Immunity

Long COVID: What Do We Know?

Some people continue to have fatigue, breathlessness or poor concentration after the acute phase of COVID-19.

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Women's Health

Menopause: Symptoms, Bone Health and Treatment Choices

Menopause can bring hot flushes, irregular periods, night sweats, poor sleep and mood changes.

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Sleep & Mind

Social Media, Sleep and Mental Health

Late-night scrolling can delay sleep and expose people to comparison, distressing news or cyberbullying.

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Smart Prevention

Health Check-Ups: Which Tests Are Worth Discussing?

A brochure may promise “a complete body check-up” with dozens of tests, a scan and a long list of tumour markers.

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