Wegovy was inspired by Gila monster venom – here are some other drugs with surprising origins
The inspiration for Wegovy and Ozempic Vaclav Sebek/Shutterstock Many of the drugs we use today started their journey from bench
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How to recover from childbirth – an expert guide
After all the physical changes during pregnancy and following childbirth, many women are left wondering how to get active again
Five ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve your sports performance
Taking a proactive approach to your menstrual cycle can help promote your sports performance every day. Ground Picture/Shutterstock Menstruation is
Vulva health conditions: it’s time to shatter the silence
Mikhaylovskiy/Shutterstock I didn’t know I had a vulva until I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus and stage three vulval cancer.
Dogs don’t see life through rose-coloured glasses, nor in black and white
For a few months now, I’ve been treating six-year-old Samuel, who has the beginnings of myopia. He’s very quick for
What happens to your body when you get left in the cold
The employee was only wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Cast Of Thousands/ Shutterstock Pret a Manger, a sandwich and coffee
Microgreens: the health-giving shoots explained
Many of us germinated cress seeds on a bit of wet tissue at primary school, giving us a first introduction
Women’s sexual desire often goes undiscussed – yet it’s one of their most common health concerns
Many women are afraid to voice concerns about low desire to their doctors. Lordn/ Shutterstock Female sexual desire is frequently
Women are less happy than men – a psychologist on why and four things you can do about it
Carve out time for yourself to avoid getting overwhelmed. pexels/liza summer, CC BY-SA Something strange is going on in women’s
Overly flexible connective tissue causes problems in joints and throughout the body − and is often missed by doctors
Extreme flexibility can be an asset, but in some people it can be a liability. Lintao Zhang/Staff via Getty Images