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Pregnancy diet smell linked to child obesity risk

New research suggests the smell of fatty foods like bacon during pregnancy could predispose children to obesity. Learn about the study's findings and the implications for maternal nutrition.

Meopham: The UK's Longest Village Explored

Journey through Meopham, Kent's record-breaking 7-mile village. Discover if it truly holds the title of Britain's longest village and what defines rural settlements.

West Midlands tops UK childhood obesity chart

New NHS data exposes a growing health crisis as West Midlands records highest childhood obesity rates in England, with nearly 1 in 3 Year 6 children clinically obese.

NHS forced to choose: Obesity crisis vs routine care

Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's growing obesity epidemic is pushing the NHS toward an impossible choice between routine care and weight-related treatments as waiting lists hit record highs.

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.

UK Islamophobia definition sparks free speech clash

A controversial new definition of Islamophobia proposed for UK adoption faces mounting criticism from free speech advocates, religious leaders, and government ministers who warn it could stifle legitimate debate.

US Experts Challenge BMI Obesity Standards

Leading US health authorities propose significant changes to obesity classification, potentially redefining healthy weight ranges for millions of adults using more comprehensive metrics.

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.

London's Heatwave Mystery: The Surprising Truth

Meteorologists reveal why London's recent hot spell doesn't technically qualify as a heatwave, despite what your thermostat might be telling you. Discover the surprising meteorological criteria separating mere warmth from official heatwave status.

Legal chief: Labour's Islamophobia definition may hinder police

Attorney General's principal adviser Lord Hermer KC raises serious concerns that Labour's proposed definition of Islamophobia may prevent police from properly investigating crimes where Muslims are suspects, creating significant operational challenges for

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.

Labour's Islamophobia Definition Sparks Free Speech Fury

Labour's proposed new definition of Islamophobia, based on the All-Party Parliamentary Group's guidelines, faces intense backlash from critics who warn it could criminalise free speech, stifle legitimate debate, and even provoke social unrest by privilegi

Ozempic and Mounjaro Could Raise UK Pension Age

Experts warn that the widespread use of obesity drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could extend life expectancy, potentially pushing the UK government to raise the state pension age sooner than expected.

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