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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 »

Edibles and children: Poison center calls rise

If a 3-year-old finds a cookie on the table, chances are they are going to eat it. Even if it is made with marijuana or THC, CBD, or other components of cannabis. As more states have legalized the use of marijuana and an ever-widening range of derivative products, it’s not surprising that more children are… Read More: Edibles and children: Poison center calls rise »

Time to double down — not let up, WHO chief scientist warns as Covid cases rise

The world needs to ramp up efforts to combat Covid-19 — and countries must not let their guard down, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned Monday as coronavirus cases around the world surge. “We’re at a very risky period,” said Dr. Soumya Swaminathan of the World Health Organization. “We need to double down, this is… Read More: Time to double down — not let up, WHO chief… »

The rise of pole dancing: The sexiest body-positive fitness class

The Violator is where you do a handstand with your tummy against the pole, bring your feet down the pole with straight legs, so the pole rubs down your upper inner thigh and you land with your hand and feet on the ground and your butt against the pole,”Samantha Travers says. Travers is talking about… Read More: The rise of pole dancing: The sexiest body-positive fitness class »