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Scientists discover why Ozempic works better for some people

Some people taking Ozempic-like diabetes drugs may be getting dramatically better results for a surprising reason: why they overeat in the first place. A year-long study in Japan found that people who tend to eat because tempting food looks or smells irresistible were much more

Hantavirus confirmed as rare human-to-human variant

Health authorities are stepping up international monitoring and response efforts after additional cases linked to an Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise vessel MV Hondius were confirmed in Europe. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed today (6 May)

Designed to hurt Asia, Trump’s tariffs did the opposite

When the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs on Asian economies on April 2, 2025, the political framing was simple. The tariffs would punish Asian exporters, shrink the US trade deficit and force capital home. Asia was cast as the vulnerable party in a contest the

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