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Intermittent Fasting Offers Limited Weight Loss Gains

A large review suggests that intermittent fasting may not help people who are overweight or obese lose significant weight. The practice, which involves fasting on some days and eating normally on others, appears to make little difference to weight loss or overall quality of life. Intermittent fasting includes approaches like the 5:2 diet or eating only within a daily time window of about eight hours. Researchers analyzed 22 studies covering nearly 2,000 adults over periods up to 12 months to compare intermittent fasting with standard dietary advice or no guidance. The findings showed that intermittent fasting produced almost no advantage over traditional diets focused on reducing calories and eating healthier. Its effects were also similar to doing nothing at all, although its impact on quality of life remains uncertain. Lead author Luis Garegnani from Universidad Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires […]

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Statins far safer than believed, major study shows

Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, taken by millions of people worldwide, are far safer than commonly believed, according to a major scientific review published in The Lancet. Researchers say patient information leaflets should be updated to reflect the evidence and prevent people from being unnecessarily deterred from using the life-saving medication. The review, funded by the British Heart Foundation and led by researchers from the University of Oxford, analysed data from clinical trials involving more than 120,000 participants. The trials compared people taking statins with those given a placebo. The findings show that statins do not cause most of the side effects frequently listed in medicine leaflets, including memory loss, depression, sleep problems, weight gain and impotence. Reports of these symptoms were almost identical among patients taking placebo pills, suggesting they were not caused by statins. Statins are proven to […]

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Period blood test shows promise for cervical screening

Researchers say that menstrual blood could become a practical tool for cervical cancer screening, offering a simpler and less invasive alternative to current testing methods. At present, cervical screening in the UK requires a healthcare professional to collect cells directly from the cervix. However, about one in three people invited for screening do not attend. The proposed new approach would allow samples to be collected at home using menstrual blood absorbed on a specially designed strip placed in a sanitary pad. Charities focused on cervical cancer describe the idea as promising, noting that more comfortable testing options could help improve participation, although they stress that the research is still in its early stages. In some parts of England, the NHS already sends self-sampling kits to individuals who have missed multiple screening appointments. These kits, which use vaginal swabs, are expected […]

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What happens after stopping weight-loss injections

Weight-loss injections have transformed the lives of many people who struggled for years to shed excess weight. By suppressing appetite and reducing constant hunger signals, these drugs have helped users lose significant weight when traditional dieting failed. However, a growing question remains: what happens when the injections stop? GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, work by mimicking a hormone that regulates hunger. For many users, this means the persistent urge to eat fades, allowing better control over food choices. The results can be dramatic, bringing not only physical changes but also improved confidence and wellbeing. Yet these medications are relatively new, and their long-term effects are still being studied. With around 1.5 million people in the UK paying privately for the injections, long-term use also comes with a heavy financial cost. As a result, many users eventually consider stopping, […]

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Abuse Survivor Begs Elon Musk to Stop Child Exploitation on X

survivor of child sexual abuse has appealed directly to Elon Musk to stop the circulation of images of her abuse on his social media platform, X. The woman, identified only as “Zora” for her safety, said the continued trade of her abuse images online is devastating. “Hearing that my abuse—and the abuse of so many others—is still being circulated and commodified here is infuriating,” Zora said. “Every time someone sells or shares child abuse material, they directly fuel the original, horrific abuse. My body is not a commodity. It never has been, and it never will be.” Zora was first abused by a family member more than 20 years ago. A collection of images from that period has since become widely shared among child exploitation networks. In response, the platform said it has “zero tolerance” for child sexual abuse material […]

Delta State Approves Six-Month Maternity Leave Policy to Boost Breastfeeding Rates

In a significant policy shift aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes, the Delta State Government has announced plans to implement a six-month maternity leave policy for working mothers across the state. The decision was unveiled during the closing ceremony of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week celebrations held at Ogbeogologo Primary Healthcare Centre in Asaba. State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojame, revealed the new initiative while addressing a gathering of nursing mothers, healthcare workers, and government officials. Represented by Dr. Paul Yinkori, Executive Director of the Delta State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, the commissioner emphasized the administration's commitment to meeting World Health Organization (WHO) standards for exclusive breastfeeding. "Delta State is taking concrete steps to support our mothers through policy reforms," Dr. Onojame stated. "The six-month maternity leave will be implemented alongside breastfeeding support groups and public education […]

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