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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 »

Chemsex on the rise in Thailand and other Asian countries

Sexualised drug use, or chemsex, is steeply on the rise among Thai men who have sex with men (MSM) and trans women living with HIV – with those reporting injecting methamphetamine use increasing by 16% from 2009 to 2019, Dr Camilla Muccini from the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation in Bangkok told the 11th… Read More: Chemsex on the rise in Thailand and other Asian countries »

NHS workers in England offered 3% pay rise

[unable to retrieve full-text content]The offer is 2% more than was proposed in March, “in recognition of the unique impact of pandemic”. BBC News – Health

Bodycams for ambulance staff after rise in attacks

[unable to retrieve full-text content]All 10 ambulance trusts in England will be offered the cameras. BBC News – Health