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Netanyahu promises Iran regime change: Can Israel topple Tehran government?
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu declares overthrowing Iran’s government a primary objective, but analysts question whether military force alone can achieve regime change without a costly ground invasion.
French borrowing costs overtake US amid budget turmoil
French 10-year borrowing costs surpassed US Treasury yields for the first time since 2013, as political gridlock and recent unrest threaten the government’s budget passage.
COP17: Tracking progress towards the UN’s 2030 nature targets
Countries are falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets agreed in 2022, with a UN report warning that action must accelerate rapidly to meet 2030 biodiversity goals.
Fast-moving California wildfire burns homes as people are ordered to leave
A rapidly growing wildfire south of Los Angeles has destroyed six homes and forced evacuations. The Norte Fire spread to 570 acres by Saturday morning amid dangerous Santa Ana winds and critically dry conditions.
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Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rates have doubled since 1993, rising from 15% to 30% by 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 government strategies over three decades.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new treatment called teplizumab that can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, alongside expanded screening efforts, potentially marking a transformative shift in disease management.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs consumed at restaurants and food service establishments, with cases spreading across England and other parts of the UK.
New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies
A new daily diabetes and weight-loss pill called Foundayo has launched in UK pharmacies, offering an oral alternative to injectable treatments for eligible patients.
Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises
A comprehensive review of 1,744 clinical trials confirms that traditional Chinese exercises like tai chi improve physical function, pain, mental health, and bone density in people with musculoskeletal disorders.
NHS England to offer women ‘gamechanging’ free home testing kits for cervical cancer
NHS England will offer free home testing kits to millions of women who have missed cervical screening appointments, aiming to increase participation rates currently at 68.8%.
Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England
Complaints about autism and ADHD services in England more than tripled over five years, with the NHS ombudsman citing prolonged waits and patients paying thousands for private care due to service capacity constraints.
‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers are pushing an extreme makeover in autism research
Autism advocates and researchers express concern that a federal research roadmap developed by advisers selected by Health Secretary RFK Jr. may redirect funding toward unproven alternative therapies instead of established genetic research.
Number of young people with no close friends has soared since 2014 in England
The number of young people in England with no close friends has increased fivefold since 2014, rising from one in 100 to one in 20, according to new research from the IPPR thinktank.
Gaps in NHS end-of-life care ‘denying ill children chance to die at home’
Critics say NHS trusts across England are failing to provide end-of-life care that allows seriously ill children to die at home, forcing many to spend their final days in hospital instead.
The Global Story – How the world sees Lindsay Clancy – BBC Sounds
Lindsay Clancy faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the deaths of her three young children. Her Massachusetts trial has sparked international debate about how US law handles cases involving mothers accused of killing their children.
Dry eyes are common in women. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore them
Dry eyes are highly common among women in perimenopause and beyond, affecting around half of women in menopausal transition years. The condition results from hormonal changes and other factors but can be managed with various treatments.