While the WHO study saw reports of suicidal thoughts were slightly higher for semaglutide in particular, the warning applies for all GLP-1s, including Saxenda, Trulicity and Mounjaro. Semaglutide is sold as Ozempic or Wegovy.

Israel recorded 317 diagnoses last year, though the head of the Israel AIDS Task Force says carriers of the virus often avoid testing for it due to 'stigma' The post On World AIDS Day, Health Ministry reports 22% decrease of new HIV cases in 2024 appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The WHO also recommends that health services should aim to strengthen physical care for people with mental illnesses, since they have an increased risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and HIV or AIDS.

December 1 is World AIDS Day. First recognized in 1988, it is a day international communities take to remember those who have died from HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate continued support of ongoing efforts to address it.

Ageism influences how people’s health concerns are interpreted. Symptoms can be dismissed as normal ageing, and older people don’t receive the treatment they need.