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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.

Black Men's Mental Health: The Silent Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how systemic barriers and cultural stigma are creating a mental health emergency for Black men in the UK, with alarming consequences for wellbeing and community health.

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.

Black Women Break Infertility Silence

An intimate exploration of Black motherhood's complex landscape, where cultural expectations meet the painful reality of infertility struggles.

OnlyFans Mum Earns £15k/Month, Reveals Double Life

Mum-of-two Lucy Banks from Kent reveals how she earns a staggering £15,000 per month on OnlyFans, transforming her family's finances while facing harsh social stigma and judgement from other parents.

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.

Fiancée mistaken for son's mum due to 17-year age gap

A 24-year-old woman engaged to a man 17 years her senior reveals the hurtful public assumption that she is the mother of her fiancé's teenage son, opening up about the stigma and challenges of their age-gap relationship.

Elderly with dementia branded 'witches' in Africa

A harrowing investigation reveals how a lack of dementia awareness in Nigeria and Uganda is leading to the brutal ostracisation of elderly people, falsely accused of witchcraft and abandoned by their families.

United Airlines Sued Over HIV Discrimination

A United Airlines flight attendant is suing the carrier, alleging he was barred from working international routes and denied a promotion after disclosing his HIV-positive status, in a case that could set a major precedent for disability rights in the avia

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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