by News Feed Editor | Aug 11, 2026 | Health
Jet lag occurs when your body clock struggles to adjust to rapid time zone changes, causing sleep disruption and daytime sleepiness. Exposure to natural light, exercise, and meal timing can help reset circadian rhythms faster.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 11, 2026 | Health
England’s obesity rate has doubled to 30% since 1993, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government strategies, with rates rising fastest among young adults aged 16-24.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 11, 2026 | Health
Private full-body health scanning services have surged in popularity, with companies offering comprehensive scans for hundreds or thousands of pounds, but NHS doctors express concerns about overdiagnosis and unnecessary anxiety.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 11, 2026 | Health
The UK has become the first European country to approve Foundayo, a daily weight-loss pill by Eli Lilly for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, though NHS availability remains uncertain.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 11, 2026 | Health
A new nonprofit institutional review board called North Star Review Board is challenging the traditional for-profit model of research ethics oversight, arguing that removing profit incentives could better protect human research participants.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 11, 2026 | Health
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes for years, marking a shift from traditional insulin-based approaches.