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Obesity linked to 32 cancer types in shock study

Groundbreaking research from Lund University shows obesity significantly increases risk for numerous cancers including leukaemia, thyroid and breast cancer, with UK health experts calling for urgent action.

Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.

Obesity Crisis: 22 US States Hit Record Highs

New data reveals America's obesity epidemic has worsened dramatically, with 22 states reaching unprecedented levels. Health experts warn of severe consequences for healthcare systems and national wellbeing.

US Aid Cuts Trigger HIV Crisis in Lesotho

The tiny African kingdom of Lesotho faces a devastating HIV epidemic resurgence after Trump administration funding cuts eliminated essential prevention programmes, leaving thousands vulnerable.

South Africa rejects Trump's HIV 'bad blood' theory

South Africa's health minister has condemned Donald Trump's assertion that the country's HIV prevalence stems from 'bad blood' between political factions, calling the remarks scientifically inaccurate and harmful to global health efforts.

America's Overdose Crisis: Guardian Investigation

An in-depth look at The Guardian's major new series exposing the devastating human toll of America's overdose epidemic and the systemic failures fueling this public health catastrophe.

Why Police Can't Recover Your Stolen Phone

Exclusive investigation reveals why British police struggle to retrieve stolen mobile phones despite advanced tracking technology, as brazen thieves exploit legal loopholes and overwhelmed forces.

Bangladesh's Record Dengue Outbreak: 1,476 Dead

Bangladesh faces its worst dengue outbreak on record, with hospitals overwhelmed and fatalities soaring as the virus spreads beyond its typical seasonal peak, raising major public health alarms.

Weight-loss jabs transform child obesity treatment

Groundbreaking NHS research reveals obesity injections like Wegovy are dramatically more effective than lifestyle changes alone for teenagers, offering new hope in the childhood obesity crisis.

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