HEALTH

Record demand in 2025 for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Zepbound is fueled by powerful weight loss results. Head-to-head trials confirm tirzepatide delivers greater weight loss than semaglutide. Meanwhile, the cost, heart benefits, and health risks are making headlines worldwide.

A large-scale Indian study reveals alarming rates of early and premature menopause, raising concerns over long-term health effects like osteoporosis. Socio-economic and lifestyle factors play a major role, and a new Hindi film aims to challenge the social silence around menopause.

The British Dietetic Association now recommends eating 2–3 kiwifruits daily for at least four weeks to help relieve chronic constipation, citing new clinical and meta-analysis evidence.

Senegal is facing its deadliest Rift Valley Fever outbreak in decades, with 17 deaths reported and neighboring Mauritania confirming three additional fatalities.

Emerging research and expert insights reveal that daily herbal tea can gently boost digestion, energy, and immune health, thanks to the gut’s central role in overall wellness.

New insights show that eating late at night can disrupt melatonin-driven circadian rhythms, with heightened risks for people carrying the MTNR1B gene variant. Experts urge tailored eating schedules to protect metabolic health.

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have released updated hypertension guidelines in August 2025, lowering the treatment threshold, recommending the DASH diet, and emphasizing regular exercise as nearly 50% of Americans now meet criteria for high blood pressure.

New research highlights the serious impact of high cortisol—especially from chronic stress or poor sleep—on memory, brain structure, and cognitive function, but also points to potential recovery with early intervention.

Scientists highlight the crucial role of brain cholesterol in memory, clarify differences with blood cholesterol, and dispel concerns about statins harming cognitive health.

A massive Japanese study finds skipping breakfast ups osteoporosis fracture risk by 18%, while late dinners increase it by 8%. Even “healthy” late-night snacks raise belly fat and inflammation, experts warn.