HEALTH/FITNESS

INDIA'S FIGHT AGAINST SUPERBUGS: PROMISING NEW ANTIBIOTICS AND OFFERING HOPE

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Antibiotics have long been hailed as lifesavers, but the rise of antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" is threatening this critical medical tool. These resilient bacteria are outsmarting drugs, leading to 1.14 million deaths globally in 2021 alone, according to *The Lancet*. India, one of the hardest-hit countries, reported around 300,000 deaths from resistant infections in 2019, with nearly 60,000 newborn fatalities annually.

PFIZER TO TRIAL NEW ONCE A DAY WEIGHT LOSS PILL

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Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced plans to advance a reworked, once-a-day version of its weight-loss pill danuglipron into clinical trials later this year. This move follows the company's decision to discontinue the twice-daily version of the drug late last year due to high dropout rates in midstage trials caused by side effects such as nausea and vomiting.

FIRST MPOX CASE IN INDIA CONFIRMED

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Since its outbreak, Mpox, previously know as monkey pox, has recently raised tension across the world as cases have been increasingly reported in various countries. India has reported its first case with the new mpox strain that has triggered a public health emergency alert by the World Health Organization (WHO).

SOUTH KOREAN POLITICIAN BLAMES INCREASED MALE SUICIDES ON WOMEN

A South Korean politician has been controversial and has been criticised for making "dangerous and unsubstantiated comments" after linking a rise in male suicides to the increasingly “dominant” role of women in society.

WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS OZEMPIC AND MOUNJARO LINKED TO 162 U.S. DEATHS

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A startling report has uncovered a troubling trend: weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have been linked to 162 deaths in the United States over the past six years. These findings, based on data from the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), paint a concerning picture about the potential risks associated with these popular medications.

FRANCIA RAISA SHOCKED BY HER REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

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Francia Raisa has opened up about her recent health challenges affecting her reproductive system. The 35-year-old How I Met Your Father star took to Instagram on Wednesday, June 26, to share a heartfelt message alongside a carousel of photos. In her post, she revealed receiving a new diagnosis alongside her existing PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), which may impact her ability to carry a child.

CASES OF BLUETONGUE VIRUS INCREASE IN GERMANY

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Germany has seen an explosion of cases of bluetongue virus this year, authorities said Tuesday as fears increase across Europe about the disease affecting sheep and cattle.

CHRISTINA APPLEGATE OPENS UP ABOUT BATTLING DEPRESSION FOLLOWIN MS DIAGNOSIS

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Christina Applegate has been candid about her struggles with multiple sclerosis since going public with her diagnosis in 2021. Now, she's revealing the mental health challenges the disabling disease has brought on as well.