Some myths related to obesity

Some myths related to obesity

People are becoming increasingly aware of the health problems associated with obesity. However, despite public health campaigns, misconceptions are common that obesity can affect the mental health of people with obesity. It is important to address these unfounded assumptions. This article will address the most common misconceptions about obesity. 1) Eat less and move more…

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Gaza: ‘Humanitarian pauses’ will need coordination with the UN

Gaza: ‘Humanitarian pauses’ will need coordination with the UN

Stéphane Dujarric was responding to a journalist’s question following the White House’s announcement that Israel has agreed to halt military operations in northern Gaza to allow daily four-hour humanitarian pauses. Parties must agree “How any such halt in the fighting, and how it would work for humanitarian purposes, will need to be coordinated with the…

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Five judges elected to United Nations’ top court

Five judges elected to United Nations’ top court

In parallel and independent voting conducted by secret ballot, the Assembly and the Council re-elected one judge who is currently serving, Hilary Charlesworth of Australia. Another justice currently on the bench, Kirill Gevorgian of Russia, was not successful in securing another term.   Four new justices were elected: Bogdan-Lucian Aurescu (Romania); Sarah Hull Cleveland (United…

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World News in Brief: ‘Outrage’ over Black Sea attack, funding pledge to alleviate El Niño, breast cancer alert

World News in Brief: ‘Outrage’ over Black Sea attack, funding pledge to alleviate El Niño, breast cancer alert

Humanitarian Coordinator Denise Brown said in a statement that Wednesday’s attack came on the heels of a series of assaults that killed and inured civilians, destroyed grain supplies and damaged the historic Fine Arts Museum in the Ukrainian port city. “I share my condolences with the family of the killed port pilot and hope for…

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