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Ian Lean has spent four decades involved with animal health.

A newly discovered molecule could reshape the future of weight loss treatments by mimicking the powerful appetite-suppressing effects of drugs like Ozempic — but without many of the unpleasant side effects. Identified using artificial intelligence, this tiny peptide, called BRP, appears to act directly on the brain’s appetite-control center, helping animals eat less and lose fat without nausea or muscle loss.

KARACHI: Health officials in Pakistan's Sindh province have issued an alert after confirming 14 monkey pox (mpox) cases this year, including infections linked to five newborn deaths, according to local media reports.

The "sunshine vitamin" may come with a dark side.

Virtual reality tools have untapped potential to elicit positive emotions for use in education, healthcare, architecture and psychological therapy, according to new research.

Grade 3 fatty liver reversed in a year with a structured Mediterranean-style Indian diet, calorie deficit and exercise. Experts warn against generic AI diet plans.

A national survey of 145 registered dietitians found wide variation in how the low FODMAP diet’s reintroduction phase is delivered, especially in dosing, timing, sequencing, and follow-up. The findings suggest that clearer, evidence-based protocols could improve consistency while still allowing individualized care.

A new study suggests metformin may raise levels of Lac-Phe, a molecule…

Yarrawarrah's Heidi Ryan-Sweeney raised over $13,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation, honouring her grandmother. Discover how her hair will become a wig for another Australian.

By RNZ The health system is preparing for a potentially difficult winter flu season, as the H3N2 Subclade K (Super-k) influenza virus heads for New Zealand’s...