Novo Nordisk launched Awiqli, India's first weekly basal insulin for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. This aims to reduce injections from 365 to 52 per year, potentially overcoming a major barrier to insulin therapy in India.
Tottenham Hotspur is spending an unprecedented £230m on player transfers, funded partly by Joe Lewis's art sales. This lavish spending, with high fees for players like Van Hecke and Fernandes, signals a shift from past frugality to a strategy focused on immediate success under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
A growing number of Indian couples are using GLP-1 injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro for rapid weight loss before their weddings, driven by societal pressure and social media expectations. Medical professionals express concern over misuse, potential counterfeits, and health risks.
A growing number of individuals are using GLP-1 injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro for rapid weight loss to meet conventional beauty standards for weddings, rather than for genuine health concerns. This trend alarms medical professionals due to potential health risks, counterfeit drugs, and unsustainable results.
European underground gas storage levels reached a five-year low of 49% by end of June, with injections falling 19% year-on-year due to hot weather and reduced LNG imports, intensifying competition with Asia amidst the Middle East crisis.
A 75-year-old grandfather in China has become a beauty influencer, live-streaming late into the night to raise funds for his grandson's rare disease treatment. Zhu Yunchang applies makeup and swatches lipsticks to help cover the annual cost of approximately $206,000 for his grandson Jingyan's injections.
Europe's underground gas storage facilities are 47% full, with injections slowing by 18% year-on-year amid extreme heat, complicating the EU's 90% refill target by October 1.
Leonid Slutsky, head of the Russian State Duma Committee on Foreign Affairs, stated that Britain's anti-Russian policy and support for Ukraine will persist despite Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation. Slutsky believes this stance harms British citizens, citing migration crises and declining living standards due to financial aid for the Ukraine conflict.
EU countries have injected over 20 bcm of gas into storage since April, but facilities are only 46.4% full, lagging behind previous years and the EU's 90% target for winter. Injections in June are down 16% year-on-year, amid competition for LNG and higher prices.
EU countries have injected over 19 billion cubic meters of gas into storage since April, but facilities remain at 45.56% capacity, significantly below the five-year average and last year's levels. Injections in June are down 16% year-on-year, raising concerns about meeting the 90% target for the upcoming winter amid competition with Asia for LNG and higher fuel prices.
EU gas storage facilities are 44.72% full, with net injections of 18+ bcm since April. This lags behind the five-year average and last year's levels, driven by higher fuel prices and competition with Asia for LNG.
EU countries have injected over 17 billion cubic meters of gas into storage since April, but facilities remain below average levels. Current storage is at 44.34% capacity, significantly lower than last year and the five-year average, raising concerns for the upcoming winter season.
Rugby player Henry Slade discusses the daily challenges of managing type 1 diabetes and OCD alongside his demanding career and family life. Despite these hurdles, the 33-year-old is experiencing a career resurgence, showcasing exceptional skill and determination on the field.
The UK's MHRA has approved the first GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet, semaglutide (Wegovy), for weight loss and management. This daily pill offers a more convenient alternative to weekly injections for adults with obesity or those overweight with weight-related conditions.
The UK has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, manufactured by Novo Nordisk. This once-daily tablet, containing semaglutide, mimics a natural hormone to suppress appetite and slow digestion. While available via prescription from pharmacies soon, its NHS availability is pending expert assessment.
A pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy has been approved in the UK by the MHRA. Manufacturer Novo Nordisk states the once-daily tablet offers convenience over weekly injections and doesn't require refrigeration. Its availability on the NHS is pending expert assessment.
Hong Kong customs arrested a 39-year-old truck driver and seized HK$10 million (US$1.27 million) in smuggled goods, including weight-loss injections and fish maw, at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge crossing.
OpenAI releases Lockdown Mode for ChatGPT to reduce prompt injection attack risks by limiting web access and features, targeting sensitive data handlers.
Canada has become the first G7 nation to approve generic semaglutide injections, making GLP-1 drugs more accessible and affordable. This move by Novo Nordisk follows similar approvals in India and has already led to price reductions for brand-name medications.
Canada has become the first G7 nation to approve generic semaglutide injections, making GLP-1 drugs more accessible and affordable. This move by Novo Nordisk follows similar approvals in India and may pressure US prices, though generics are not expected there until 2032.
Non-surgical cosmetic treatments, once associated with wealth and celebrity, are becoming commonplace among ordinary women in Australia, driven by increased accessibility, minimal downtime, and shifting perceptions of beauty and ageing.
Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's former personal assistant, is set to be sentenced for his role in the actor's death. Iwamasa injected Perry with ketamine, a dose that proved fatal. Court filings reveal Iwamasa's role expanded to addiction enabler and de facto doctor.
Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's former live-in assistant, is set to be sentenced for his role in the actor's death. Iwamasa injected Perry with ketamine, a dose that proved fatal. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death and is cooperating with prosecutors.
Staff at an elite kindergarten in Kyzyl, Russia, reportedly punished children by giving them injections in the buttocks. The syringes contained no substances, and the children were targeted for eating slowly or being noisy. A prosecutor's investigation is underway, and two staff members have been fired.
