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DRUGS hailed a “miracle” in the fight against obesity and diabetes may have several new “superpowers”, scientists say. As well as helping people lose weight and keep blood sugar levels under control, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) could also improve the health of millions in other ways, research shows. 2’Miracle’ weight loss and diabetes drugs could treat several other conditionsCredit: Getty They appear to have potential to treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as heart disease, fatty liver disease, and chronic kidney disease. Patients with sleep apnoea, heart failure and alcohol addiction could also benefit. Daniel Drucker, a professor…

THE West will be faced with “the end of everything” if it dares to threaten Russia, Vladimir Putin’s top stooge has warned. Ex-president Dmitry Medvedev claimed Nato and European leaders including Rishi Sunak would be to blame for the nuclear “apocalypse”. 3Ex-president and deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry MedvedevCredit: East2West 3Medvedev, right, is a close ally of dictator Vladimir PutinCredit: East2West Medvedev’s chilling threats followed warnings in the West – including in the UK, Germany, France, Norway, Finland, and Poland – about the potential for Russia to expand its attacks beyond Ukraine’s borders, which would force…

FROM grumbles and creaks to pops and whistles, your body makes all sorts of weird sounds you don’t have control over. Though they’re usually nothing to worry about and you might be pretty used to them by now, sometimes the involuntary sounds your body makes could be sign that something’s wrong. 1A belly grumble might not just mean you’re hungry if you’re also experiencing pain or swelling So it can be worth listening closely to the noises your body emits throughout the day. From hearing a loud banging sound as you fall asleep at night to your heart beating loudly…

A MAN who spent eight years making the world’s tallest matchstick Eiffel Tower had his efforts rejected in devastating fashion for one minor reason. Frenchman Richard Plaud, 47, was angered further when Guinness World Records didn’t even visit his 23ft tall replica before making their verdict. 4Model-maker Richard Plaud, 47, alongside his matchstick Eiffel TowerCredit: Richard Plaud 4The stunning sculpture stands at a remarkable 23ftCredit: Facebook 4Richard used 706,900 matchsticks to build the Eiffel Tower replicaCredit: Facebook The model-maker estimated that he had poured 4,200 hours of his time into the project across eight years of hard work. But the…

KING Charles’ shock cancer diagnosis makes the Monarch one of around 375,000 people to face the diagnosis this year in the UK. At 75 years old, Charles’ age means he is more at risk of several cancers – with one in three cancers diagnosed in his age group. 2The King, pictured in September 2023, is said to be very positive about the fact his cancer was caught earlyCredit: AFP Cell damage that builds up over time makes older age a risk factor for many types of tumour, even in healthy people. Buckingham Palace is keeping the King’s type of cancer…

NATO warplanes were seen scrambling as Vladimir Putin fired a terrifying wave of missiles towards Poland’s border. The latest chilling strikes are part of a massive new Russian onslaught on Ukraine thought to be one of the biggest since the war started. 8Russia hit Ukraine with a new set of chilling attacks 8Emergency crews battled the fires and rubble caused by the strikesCredit: East2West 8A residential block in Kyiv was set on fireCredit: East2West 8At least three Nato F-16s were left scrambling in the latest Russian onslaughtCredit: AP At least three F-16s were seen scrambling as Russia fired several missiles…

DENTISTS are to be paid a bonus of up to £50 a time to see patients who have not received a check-up for two years. Around 240 will get a £20,000 golden hello if they work in an “under-served” area for up to three years. 1Dentists are to be offered extra cash in the hopes of helping NHS clinics recover from the pandemicCredit: Getty NHS pay rates will jump 22 per cent to £28 per unit of treatment under a recovery plan — to be unveiled today — which aims to provide 2.5million extra appointments over the next year. Dental…

A BRITISH backpacker almost bled to death after being stabbed in the neck with a broken bottle in a bar. Hugo Mooney said he was attacked by a man he tried to stop harassing a female friend — and would “be dead” if a holidaying doctor had not stemmed the blood flow. 7British backpacker Hugo Mooney almost bled to death after being stabbed in the neck with a broken bottle in a bar.Credit: ViralPress 7Hugo claims a day after the attack, police removed him from the hospital without a doctor’s consent and put him in a room with his alleged…

THE NUMBER of children in mental health crisis in England has jumped 53 per cent in four years, official data shows. Some 32,521 under-18s were referred for emergency care at mental health services in 2022 to 2023, up from 21,242 in 2019 to 2020. 1The number of children in mental health crisis in England has jumped 53 per cent in four yearsCredit: Getty Doctors at the Royal College of Psychiatrists said the shocking numbers “cannot become the new norm”. The college said many of these under-18s have suffered worsening mental health while on NHS waiting lists for treatment. Dr Elaine Lockhart, chair…

THE world’s scariest lab 16,000ft up Mount Everest now lies abandoned with just an ex-school teacher running it. The research facility, known as The Pyramid, is said to be vital for research on climate change and biodiversity. 6Funding for the site was cut a decade agoCredit: Alamy 6The lab is the highest in the world 6The high-altitude scientific research centre in the Himalayas has been left to rotCredit: Alamy 6The laboratory is said to be vital for scientific research missionsCredit: Alamy Around 520 scientific missions have been carried out at the site since it was constructed and transported to Everest…