Health

CNN - Compounded versions of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, have been associated with at least 100 hospitalizations and 10 deaths, a Novo Nordisk executive said. Compounds typically are allowed when drugs are in shortage.

Guardian - A large-scale analysis involving more than 100,000 individuals across seven countries has added weight to previous research suggesting that being married or in a “marriage-like” relationship could bring health benefits.While the researchers do not advocate dashing down the aisle to dodge depression, saying personal circumstances and broader social factors also play a significant role in mental health, they claim their research could help inform strategies for tackling the condition in society.

“The study underscores the importance of developing culturally-sensitive interventions and support systems to address the elevated depression vulnerability among unmarried individuals, particularly those with higher risk profiles based on country, sex and education level,” said Dr Kefeng Li, co-author of the research from Macao Polytechnic University, China.  Writing in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, the team report how they first analysed data from 106,556 participants in seven countries – including China, the UK, the US, Indonesia and South Korea – 22,490 of whom reported having depressive symptoms.