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- Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare ‘pirate disease,’ researchers warn
Researchers in Australia are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially raising the risk of a rare disease.Scurvy — historically called a "pirate disease" due to long voyages at sea without nutritious food — is caused by a lack of vitamin C. If left untreated, scurvy can cause severe symptoms, according to Cleveland Clinic.Those symptoms include anemia, loosened teeth that may fall out, bleeding under the skin, bruising, swollen legs, rough and scaly skin, dry and brittle hair that coils, and the re-opening of wounds that do not heal. Swollen, bleeding gums are another common result.NEW WEIGHT-LOSS SHOT SHOWS MAJOR FAT REDUCTION, BUT EXPERTS URGE CAUTIONThe disease could surface as the result of not properly providing the body with nutrient-rich foods, leading to malnourishment. New research suggests that GLP-1 drug users may be at greater risk.A systematic review by the Hunter Medical Research Institute in Australia found that although diabetes… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - ‘My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques’ – drug side effects tearing familie...
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plansThe plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- James Van Der Beek’s death highlights alarming colon cancer rise in younger adultsFollowing actor James Van Der Beek's death after a 2½-year battle with colon cancer, experts are warning of the disease's prevalence among younger people.The "Dawson’s Creek" star announced his stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis in November 2024, although he was officially diagnosed in August 2023 after a colonoscopy.In an August 2025 feature with Healthline, Van Der Beek revealed the first warning sign of colon cancer was a change in bowel movements, which he chalked up to an effect of drinking coffee.JAMES VAN DER BEEK, ‘DAWSON’S CREEK' AND ‘VARSITY BLUES’ STAR, DEAD AT 48"Before my diagnosis, I didn’t know much about colorectal cancer," the actor said. "I didn’t even realize the screening age [had] dropped to 45; I thought it was still 50."Recent research has shown an alarming rise in colorectal cancer (CRC) cases among younger individuals.The American Cancer Society published evidence in January that colorectal cancer is now officially the… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.3 days ago
- Medical neglect contributed to mother’s death, inquest findsA doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.3 days ago
- Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay riseUnions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.3 days ago
- ‘I racked up £145k of debt’ – pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soarWith costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.3 days ago
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