Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise

Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise

Some patients taking the weight-loss drug Mounjaro have told BBC News they are struggling to obtain the medicine, and are worried about the impact on their health. There is rising demand for the drug, after the US manufacturer Eli Lilly announced a major price increase from 1 September. The drug giant has warned against “inappropriate … Read more

Market intervention succeeded in controlling price rise, says Minister

Market intervention succeeded in controlling price rise, says Minister

Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil shares a light moment with actor Rima Kallingal during the launch of Supplyco’s new products at Bolgatty Palace, Kochi, on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin Minister for Food and Civil Supplies G.R. Anil on Tuesday said that market intervention by the government had succeeded in controlling prices … Read more

Food hygiene advice offered after E.coli infections rise

Food hygiene advice offered after E.coli infections rise

Getty Images Infections from a type of bacteria which can cause nasty stomach issues rose by 26% in England last year, with young children mostly affected, the UK Health Security Agency says. Illness from Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) can be mild but it can also cause symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration, and lead to … Read more

Haryana govt blames Opposition parties for making misleading assertions on crime rise

Haryana govt blames Opposition parties for making misleading assertions on crime rise

Dismissing Opposition parties’ allegation surrounding the rise in crime in Haryana, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on Sunday (July 20, 2025) termed the assertion as “misleading and factually baseless”. In a statement issued here, the State government said that under its ‘Zero Tolerance for Crime’ policy, it has taken significant and effective measures to strengthen … Read more

Long queues at Mysuru hospital as people panic over rise in heart attack cases

Long queues at Mysuru hospital as people panic over rise in heart attack cases

Amid growing public concern over a spate of heart attack-related deaths in Karnataka, thousands of people have been thronging the popular Jayadeva Hospital in Mysuru seeking cardiac check-ups. Visuals from the hospital show long queues of people waiting from early morning for outpatient consultations. Hospital authorities confirmed that patient footfall has been increasing daily as … Read more

Rise in awareness of nicotine pouches among children, survey suggests

Rise in awareness of nicotine pouches among children, survey suggests

Getty Images Young people under the age of 18 are more aware of nicotine pouches, new data suggests. According to a survey commissioned by charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash), the percentage of 11-17 year olds who said they knew of the pouches grew from 38% in 2024 to 43% this year. The survey … Read more

Measles warning to holidaymakers as cases rise across Europe

Measles warning to holidaymakers as cases rise across Europe

Dominic Hughes Health Correspondent Getty Images Health experts warn that measles spreads very easily and can lead to some children suffering life-long consequences Families travelling abroad this summer on holiday or to visit relatives are being warned about the rise in measles cases in Europe and other regions. Measles infections in Europe are at a … Read more

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people

Jane Deith BBC File on 4 Investigates BBC Listen to Jane read this article At the urology department of Burnley General Hospital, 26-year-old Ryan (not his real name) is having a drug solution inserted through a catheter – part of his treatment for a condition known as ketamine bladder. This procedure will not completely reverse … Read more