GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — may slow biological aging, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of California at San…
Author: Sophie Hargreaves
Sophie Hargreaves
Health Correspondent
Sophie Hargreaves covers medical research, new treatments, disease outbreaks and prevention for Health News Daily. She holds a Master's degree in Health Sciences from the University of Leeds and has spent several years translating complex medical science into clear, accessible reporting for a general audience. Sophie focuses on the latest clinical trials, NICE and MHRA approvals, vaccination programmes and emerging health threats, always with an eye on what these developments mean for people in the UK.
· MSc Health Sciences (University of Leeds), science communication volunteer, medical research literacy
· Clinical trials and drug approvals (NICE, MHRA), cancer screening programmes, vaccination and outbreak response, women's health (endometriosis, PCOS, menopause), weight management treatments, AI in diagnostics
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a fresh warning to consumers about the risk of kidney problems linked to the over-the-counter weight loss pill Alli, prompting changes…
Two unfolding outbreaks continue to command global attention. As a hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship appears to be petering out, Ebola cases continue to mount in Africa. Alongside…
Britain first in Europe to approve oral Wegovy tablet Britain has become the first country in Europe to authorise an oral tablet form of the weight-loss drug semaglutide, marketed as…
Lithium, a drug long used to stabilise the moods of people with bipolar disorder, may prove to be a crucial weapon against Alzheimer’s disease, with researchers now suggesting that a…
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, measles will pose a far greater threat to the millions of fans packing stadiums, airports and bars than the…
New headphones being developed at the University of Washington’s Mobile Intelligence Lab use machine learning to selectively eliminate irritating noises while leaving desired sounds untouched, offering wearers a previously impossible…
Men are turning to fat-dissolving injections on their pubic area in an attempt to enlarge the appearance of their penis, a practice promoted by influencers within the “looksmaxxing” community but…