Imperial College London
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healthGlobal Obesity Crisis Widens as Treatment Access Lags in Hardest-Hit Regions
New research reveals obesity rates are accelerating in developing nations while GLP-1 drugs remain concentrated in wealthier countries, highlighting a critical equity gap.
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worldGlobal Fire Outbreaks Reach Record High as Extreme Heat Looms
Record fires burn 150 million hectares globally; scientists warn of worsening conditions as El Niño approaches.
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healthLow and High Resting Heart Rates Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
A large study finds U-shaped risk: very low and very high heart rates tied to increased stroke, even after adjusting for other factors.
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health11 Cancers Rising in Younger Adults in England: Lifestyle Not the Full Story
A major study reveals 11 cancers are increasing in younger adults. Lifestyle factors don't fully explain the trend, pointing to urgent need for more research.
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healthStudy Links Heavy Social Media Use in Kids to Teen Anxiety, Depression
A London-based study finds children using social media over three hours daily face higher risks of anxiety and depression as teens, especially due to sleep disruption.
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healthUK Investigates Meningitis B Outbreak in Canterbury
Two deaths reported amid meningitis B outbreak at a university town in southwest England; health officials confirm suspected cases and launch vaccination campaign.
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healthAI T-Shirt Revolutionizes Heart Health Monitoring
Imperial College London develops an AI-powered T-shirt to detect hidden inherited heart risks, offering continuous monitoring beyond traditional ECGs for earlier intervention.
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healthAnti-Obesity Drug Set for Drastic Price Drop Post-Patent
New study reveals blockbuster anti-obesity and diabetes drug, semaglutide, could cost as little as $3 per month to manufacture, offering hope for wider access.