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Share on Pinterest NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Shaquille O’Neal attends the 2026 Disney Upfront at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on May 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/FilmMagic) Shaquille O’Neal is taking Zepbound to help manage his weight and reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms. Zepbound is FDA

Share on Pinterest AstraZeneca’s new oral GLP-1 pill showed promising results for weight loss and blood sugar in a phase 2 trial. Guido Mieth/Getty Images A new GLP-1 oral medication from AstraZeneca, known as elecoglipron, lowered blood sugar levels and led to 10.5% weight loss in a phase 2b clinical trial. Experts say GLP-1 drugs

Share on Pinterest Research shows that certain fruits and vegetables may be higher in flavanols, which improve heart health. Image Credit: Alex_Schmidt/Getty Images A recent study has found that most people are not getting enough flavanols in their diet. Flavanols are naturally occurring compounds that are found in various foods and drinks, including fruits and

Share on Pinterest Research shows that eating more avocado can reduce your risk of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Image Credit: Anjelika Gretskaia/Getty Images Research suggests that females who eat 30–38 grams of avocado per day may have a lower risk of diabetes. A recent study also found that eating one avocado and 1 cup of

Share on Pinterest Influencers tout peptide injections for fitness and longevity, but experts warn of health and safety risks. Mariya Borisova/Getty Images Injectable “wellness” peptides have become wildly popular among health and wellness enthusiasts, despite lacking credible evidence for their safety and effectiveness. Social media influencers and biohackers tout wellness peptides as a “fountain of

Share on Pinterest Experts say the World Cup may put pressure on the standard health protection guidelines. Image credit: Photo by wakila/GettyImages Public health experts are concerned that the 2026 FIFA World Cup may test the public health playbook. While Ebola and measles may not pose a high risk for these games, the spread of

Share on Pinterest Research shows that any amount of drinking can increase your health risks. Image Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images A recent study found an association between alcohol consumption and 20 different health outcomes. The findings show that any amount of alcohol may increase the risk for various cancers. The researchers noted that the

News The chair of the NHS’s groundbreaking new online hospital trust has been named as business leader and former supermarket chief executive John Browett. NHS Online, which will provide virtual specialist care for patients through the NHS App and video consultations, has now been formally established as the Online NHS Trust. John is a former

Share on Pinterest Researchers say that 90–120 minutes of strength training per week can help reduce the risk of early death. Image Credit: People Images/Getty Images A new study found that 90–120 minutes of strength training each week could help promote longevity. Around 1.5 to 2 hours of weekly strength training lowered the risk of

Shoppers are being urged to look out for lumps, swelling, skin changes and unexplained bruising as Morrisons teams up with the NHS to put cancer advice on its own-brand bath and shower products. The range of nine new shower and bath products will carry messages including “Be body aware” and “Know the signs of cancer”