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Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk has agreed to a deal that will cut the price of blockbuster weight-loss drugs for millions.The Denmark-based firm said Wednesday that it has agreed to lower the cost of semaglutide, the active ingredient in…

Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown disease mechanism at the core of a range of severe genetic disorders.Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison focused on the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes, which are…

Thousands of women who opt for the mini pill over other forms of contraception may be at higher risk of breast cancer, concerning research today revealed.Studies have long suggested there may be a link between hormonal birth control and…

A $7.9billion Medicare overhaul will kick in on Saturday - allowing millions of Aussies to see their doctor for free. From November 1, GPs will receive higher bulk-billing incentives to treat all patients with a Medicare card, not just…

Sadiq Khan controversially expanded London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) two years ago, at an estimated cost of up to £155 million. Now, a breakthrough study suggests that fervent opposition at the time was well–judged. Scientists at…

A major outage has affected 'half the internet', with millions of people left unable to access sites including Snapchat, Fortnite, and Duolingo, as well as several banking apps.The problem lies with Amazon Web Services – a cloud…

A commonly prescribed painkiller may not be as effective as once thought at easing long-term pain, experts have warned.Opioid drug tramadol, widely prescribed for moderate to severe pain, can provide short-term relief—but new research…

Americans nationwide living with the risk of a health crisis are facing new dangers amid shutdowns of critical home-health services tied to the federal government shutdown.Amid the ongoing fight over funding the government, Congress has…

Imelda erupted into a hurricane just off the coast of Florida Tuesday morning, as meteorologists believe a rare weather phenomenon will save several states from disaster.The National Hurricane Center (NHC) declared that Tropical Storm…

Britain will introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme for British citizens and residents in an attempt to curb illegal immigration. But the 'dystopian' plan has been met with furious backlash, with critics arguing that the move could …