Nearly 200 deaths and over 150,000 adverse reactions have been linked to anti-obesity drugs Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, and Saxenda in the UK, according to data from the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
L&C Bio plans to launch MegaAdipoECM, an injectable skin booster made from donated human fat, targeting 'Ozempic face' and offering a biological alternative to silicone implants, set to launch in late 2027.
Google is changing its AI leadership structure, moving Demis Hassabis to chair of Google DeepMind and chief scientist at Alphabet. Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat are leaving to start Discovery Loop, with Google as a founding investor.
Eli Lilly reported better-than-expected Q2 2026 results with revenue up 48% to $22.97 billion, driven by its GLP-1 portfolio including Zepbound and Mounjaro, prompting the company to raise its full-year revenue guidance.
Bank of America spends over $250 million annually covering GLP-1 weight loss drugs for employees, accounting for roughly 13% of its $2 billion healthcare budget, CEO Brian Moynihan told CNBC.
Malaysian authorities investigate security breaches after a Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia with 26kg of Ecstasy and methamphetamine, prompting protocol reviews for pilots and airport checks.
A new study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology reveals that men using erectile dysfunction and prostate drugs like tadalafil long-term are 22 per cent more likely to develop glaucoma.
Australian TGA testing reveals many sexual enhancement supplements contain undeclared prescription medications like sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis), posing serious health risks due to potential interactions and lack of medical oversight.
A BBC investigation reveals that animal dewormer fenbendazole and ivermectin are being unlawfully sold and promoted as unproven cancer treatments by a stairlift salesman and online platforms, raising severe concerns among senior doctors.
Betting companies Sportsbet and TAB denied allegations at a Senate inquiry that they offered illicit drugs and escorts to gamblers. Lawmakers also scrutinized gambling ads targeting children and regulatory gaps in proposed reforms.
Australian underworld figure Sam Amine is awaiting sentencing in Sydney after pleading guilty to brokering the supply of drugs and a firearm to an undercover police officer in a NSW Police sting.
Bukit Aman narcotics chief Hussein Omar Khan announced that an airport employee will be questioned following a pilot's arrest for drug smuggling. The case highlights potential security gaps at KLIA after the pilot bypassed screening with illicit substances.
Elcella and Calocurb, natural supplements developed in the UK and NZ, respectively, aim to mimic synthetic diabetes medications' weight-loss effects by stimulating 'fullness hormones' GLP-1 and PYY, with promising but limited human trial results.
Anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman alleged at a parliamentary inquiry that betting firms Sportsbet and Tabcorp supplied vulnerable customers with cocaine, alcohol and sex workers. The firms deny the claims, saying they have no evidence.
WuXi AppTec reported a 33.7 per cent rise in H1 net profit to 11.08 billion yuan, beating expectations driven by strong demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs and US growth.
Wuxi AppTec, Asia's largest contract pharmaceutical research provider, reported H1 net income of 11.08 billion yuan, surpassing market estimates. This strong performance was driven by robust demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs, alongside significant growth in its US business.
Four men and a woman were found guilty of exploiting teenage girls for sex in Rhyl, Denbighshire. Mustafa Iqbal, Mohamed Arshad, Ziaullah Badshah, and Jaswinder Singh were convicted of conspiracy to traffic, with some also guilty of rape. Sarah Gray was convicted of perverting the course of justice and assisting an offender. Sentencing is scheduled for September 25.
Irvine Welsh discusses his new novel Can Nothing Save Us?, set in Trump-era America and shaped by Las Vegas, accelerationism and his own health routine. He also reflects on addiction, family, aging and the limits of the internet.
Former rugby league player Luke Bateman alleged to a parliamentary inquiry that gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcohol, leading to a $1 million gambling addiction. He detailed VIP managers offering illicit drugs and personalized betting inducements, urging the Albanese government to implement tougher gambling advertising limits.
Former NRL player Luke Bateman will testify at a Senate inquiry, alleging gambling company account managers offered him illicit drugs to "strengthen" relationships and encourage betting during his addiction, while also providing bonus bets and exclusive event invitations.
Former NRL player Luke Bateman will testify at a Senate inquiry into gambling ad restrictions, alleging account managers offered illicit drugs to strengthen relationships during his addiction. He advocates for ending gambling inducements, while the government proposes ad restrictions and the industry argues against tougher measures.
An ABC investigation reveals unapproved, experimental peptides, including weight loss drug retatrutide, are widely sold on social media in Australia, leading to serious health risks like liver injury. Regulators warn against their use, while law enforcement and social media platforms struggle to curb illegal sales.
Growing demand for mini fridges for beauty products and GLP-1 medication is reshaping homes, driven by the wellness industry and weight-loss drugs. This trend spans luxury to budget markets, despite dermatological skepticism for most skincare products.
Daniel Murphy developed steroid-induced psychosis after unknowingly consuming Paradigm Peptides' supplements mixed with testosterone. Owners Matthew Kawa and Jennifer Stechkober were jailed for selling unapproved, mislabeled drugs imported from China and India, impacting 54,000 consumers globally.
