Sports
Canelo makes weight against backdrop of Saudi turmoil
Christian Mbilli and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez make weight for their world title bout in Riyadh just 24 hours after two ballistic missiles are intercepted over the Saudi Arabian capital.
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Health
NHS Western Isles prescribing weight loss drugs at triple the rate of other health boards
A new report finds "significant variation" between Scotland's health boards prescribing new medicines.
World
L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skincare sales
The beauty giant's CEO says the use of GLP-1s is "a very important phenomenon for us".
Health
Give more people weight-loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.
Science
People are taking an unapproved weight-loss drug. AI found something surprising
Researchers analyzing nearly 150,000 Reddit posts uncovered unexpected symptom reports linked by users to unapproved versions of retatrutide, including increased appetite, sleep disturbances, and elevated heart rates. The findings differ from clinical trial results and highlight how AI could help identify potential drug safety signals that warrant further investigation.
Business
‘Weight of responsibility’: Promise and perils of covering Ethiopia’s war
Al Jazeera correspondent shares his experience of covering the fighting between government forces and Tigray rebels.
Sports
Carmouche shaves head to make weight for world title fight
Liz Carmouche fights for the PFL flyweight world title on Friday and was taking no chances before stepping on the scales.
Sports
Wales aim to punch above weight on World Cup debut
Despite a daunting group Wales women's head coach Tom Brindle says the team want to play their part in growing rugby league.
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Business
A lot changed in stock market in just a few months. The single biggest risk did not
In 2025 and into 2026 investors were told to avoid S&P 500 tech stock risk by moving to equal-weight. That failed. Now the AI trade is reeling. So what's next?
Health
Who is getting weight loss jags on the NHS in Scotland?
Fewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on the NHS despite them being approved for use three years ago, BBC News has found.
Science
Popular weight loss drugs linked to a surprising fingernail problem
Popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have been linked to unexpectedly high rates of nail detachment, hair loss, and scalp inflammation, with some problems occurring several times more frequently among users. Researchers found that weight loss alone could not fully explain the differences, suggesting there may be more to these overlooked symptoms.
Science
GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to nutritional deficiencies in nearly 1 in 6 children
Children taking GLP-1 medications (such as Victoza, Saxenda, Trulicity, and Ozempic) for weight loss, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes may face an overlooked risk: nutritional deficiencies. A new study found that nearly 1 in 6 young patients developed a diagnosed deficiency within a year of starting treatment, with vitamin D deficiency affecting about 12%.
Sports
A weight off Igor Thiago's shoulders - Brentford v Chelsea ratings
Brentford climb to third in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.
Science
NASA Watches Earth’s Weight, Finds Center of Mass
Seasonal changes redistribute enough water around Earth to shift the planet’s center of mass back and forth by fractions of an inch relative to its geometric center. NASA scientists are on the case, tracking the oscillations because Earth’s center of mass is a crucial reference point for satellite navigation and elevation measurements. A team, led […]