Health

Public health, healthcare services, medical research and health policy updates.

  1. Aimee Donnellan's book explores GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, with the market projected to reach USD 62.8 billion by 2024, according to reports.

  2. Experiments on the ISS tested E. coli with T7 phage. Unique mutations were found, which may enhance resistance to drug-resistant bacteria, researchers say.

  3. Genetics influence chronotype, with night owls at higher risk for obesity and diabetes. Consistent sleep schedules can enhance health, researchers say.

  4. Exercise, especially light to moderate, shows benefits for depression. Walking 7,000 steps daily linked to a 31% lower risk, according to reports.

  5. Elevated flagellin antibodies can be identified up to 2.5 years prior to Crohn's diagnosis, according to recent studies involving global cohorts.

  6. Data from 65,000 participants indicates that SleepFM can identify 130 health conditions from a single night of sleep, according to researchers.

  7. The founder established Patients For Affordable Drugs in 2016 after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2010, according to reports.

  8. The last known survivor of the 1925 diphtheria outbreak passed away at 101 in Juneau, Alaska, according to hospital records.

  9. The Maa Maas rugby club, co-founded by mothers, has attracted over 150 women eager to return to the sport, showcasing a growing community.

  10. California has reported 35 wild mushroom poisoning cases since November 2025, prompting health officials to advise against foraging for mushrooms.