Junior doctors’ strike: Give us credible offer and we’ll end strikes, says BMA

George Frey | Bloomberg | Getty Images Weight loss drugs exploded into the public eye this year, and 2024 will bring more change to the evolving market.  The drugs skyrocketed in popularity in 2023 as they helped patients shed significant weight, despite hefty price tags, mixed insurance coverage and a handful of unpleasant side effects. …

Police arrived at a distraught mother’s house the day after her daughter died at Kettering General Hospital.

If you’ve experienced a sour taste in your mouth, lots of gas, heartburn or feeling like you just threw up a little in your mouth, you may have attributed it to acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). And that’s a fair guess. GERD, a more chronic condition that can result from acid reflux happening…

With multiple respiratory viruses swirling this time of year, it can be hard to know which sickness you’re dealing with. But with cases of flu on the rise in much of the country, it’s important to know the signs of this virus — and doctors say there are some telltale signs. “Symptoms of the flu…

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The lip glosses of my youth — typically thick and formulated with sticky waxes — were absolute magnets for crumbs and hair and felt extremely gloopy on. Anyone who has worn a traditional lip gloss has most likely done so because of the high-shine pay off, not because the texture was particularly pleasant to wear. …