Olympic hero Hoy reveals his cancer diagnosis has already saved a life Sport Sir Chris Hoy has urged more men to seek free tests for prostate cancer in the hope that his terminal diagnosis can at least save others’ lives. The six-time Olympic champion cyclist announced last month that his cancer is incurable, seven months after he first revealed he was undergoing chemotherapy. Hoy’s illness has already helped [...]
Is your business about to feel the Ozempic squeeze? Opinion Reshaping stomachs with weightloss drugs like Ozempic likely means reshaping some markets (and probably your strategy), says Paul Armstrong Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are driving a subtle but undeniable shift in obesity rates across the U.S, showing a 2 per cent drop so far. While it’s too soon to crown these drugs the cure-all, their [...]
Bellevue Healthcare hit by ‘surprise’ shareholder exodus Investing The £670m Bellevue Healthcare trust has been plunged into turmoil today after more than a third of its shareholders said they wanted to pull their cash from the fund. As the fund launched its annual redemption scheme, which allows investors to cash out for the price of the trust’s underlying assets, some 36 per cent [...]
The Debate: Should firms use our data to issue health advice? September 19, 2024 Do you want Tesco to start giving you healthy food recommendations?
Lord Darzi’s prognosis on the NHS is clear: It needs help from the private sector now September 17, 2024 Lord Darzi's report made clear the NHS is in critical condition; it can no longer afford without help from the private sector now, writes Mark Davies.
Best tech to tackle airborne pollutants in your home August 28, 2024 As concerns about indoor air quality grow, selecting an effective air purifier or an effortless vacuum is important for a healthier working from home space.
WFH? Health experts uncover airborne dangers lurking in your space August 28, 2024 An increase in invisible moulds, microbes, bacteria and viruses in the City air may be impacting your health without you realising, an NHS doctor warns.
Totally Wicked: Do vaping companies cause more harm than good? August 27, 2024 Boardroom Uncovered is City A.M.‘s on-camera interview series featuring the bosses of the biggest and best-known companies operating in the UK.
NAD Clinic treatments: A boost for National Wellness Month August 6, 2024 One wellness trend that is continuing to grow momentum is NAD treatments, with Google searches increasing by 21 per cent last year alone.
The Debate: Are ultra-processed foods driving obesity? August 1, 2024 City A.M.’s weekly feature takes the fiercest water-cooler debates and pits two candidates head to head before delivering The Judge’s ultimate verdict. Ultra-processed food (UPF) has become a hot topic in the last couple of years, referring to mass-produced food such as cereal, fizzy drinks, ice cream and bread. If it has additives or preservatives [...]