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A Global Health Crisis: The Alarming Rise of Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity has become a significant global health crisis, nearly doubling since 1990 and impacting children across every continent. This troubling trend is linked to various factors, including the rise of ultra-processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and targeted advertising. As a result, childhood obesity is associated with severe health issues like hypertension and diabetes, raising alarms… Read More: A Global Health Crisis: The Alarming Rise of Childhood Obesity »

India posts record daily rise in COVID-19 cases of 386,452

>> Reuters Published: 30 Apr 2021 10:54 AM BdST Updated: 30 Apr 2021 10:54 AM BdST A medical worker tends to a patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), inside the ICU ward at Holy Family Hospital in New Delhi, India, April 29, 2021. REUTERS India posted a record daily rise in coronavirus cases… Read More: India posts record daily rise in COVID-19 cases of 386,452 »

Victoria’s lowest COVID rise in 11 weeks

Victoria has recorded 35 new coronavirus infections as daily cases continue to trend downwards. It’s the lowest daily increase since 30 cases were reported on June 26 and lower than Saturday’s 37 new cases. It comes after 41 new cases were reported on Sunday, 37 on Saturday and 43 on Friday. Seven more people have… Read More: Victoria’s lowest COVID rise in 11 weeks »

Metabolic syndrome is on the rise: What it is and why it matters

Metabolic syndrome may be the most common and serious condition you’ve never heard of. (At least that’s what I found out when I asked friends and relatives about it.) Worse, a study published recently in JAMA shows that it’s on the rise. Let’s start with the name, according to Merriam-Webster: Metabolic: Relating to the chemical… Read More: Metabolic syndrome is on the rise: What it is and… »