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Use of expensive weight-loss spray grows rapidly, reinforces health gap

Experts predict an exponential and spectacular increase in the use of obesity medication, as pharmacists dispense 109,000 prescriptions for self-funded medications in 2021. This is just the beginning of a potential health gap and financial strain as obese people may have to pay thousands for injections that can help them lose up to 20% of body weight.

Jan. 27, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Erasmus shooter Fouad L.: 'I deal with emotions differently'

Judge questions autistic shooter over neighbor's murder, experts give insight into his disorders and plan for murders during substantive hearing.

Jan. 27, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Submarine cable in Baltic damaged 'by outside influence'

Damaged underwater cable in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Latvia causes concern, as authorities investigate possible causes and extent of damage.

Jan. 26, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Missing person case Belgium went unnoticed for 14 years

Belgian Woman Disappears Without a Trace, Leaving Behind a Life of Isolation and a Troubled Past.

Jan. 26, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Amsterdam UMC takes Plasterk to court over patent issue

Amsterdam UMC wants rights to cancer vaccines back from former politician Plasterk and demands damages through court. Plasterk denies wrongful conduct and emphasizes written consent of UMC board chairman.

Jan. 26, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Police receive more than 50 tips about art theft Drents Museum

Detectives investigate stolen masterpieces from Romanian museum at Drents Museum, police also investigate possible suspicious vehicle near explosion and theft.