Health

A recent study published in The Lancet medical journal predicts that nearly 60% of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050. The number of overweight or obese individuals has risen substantially, from 929 million in 1990 to 2.6 billion in 2021. A new study warns that nearly 60% of adults and a third of children worldwide will face serious health risks due to rising obesity rates in 2050. Researchers estimate that 3.8 billion adults will be affected if action is not taken. The study, published in The Lancet, analyzed health data from 204 countries. It found that the number of overweight or obese individuals increased from 929 million in 1990 to 2.6 billion in 2021. Experts call this trend one of the biggest health concerns of the century. The report predicts a sharp in...

An Argentina canal has turned blood-red, alarming residents who suspect pollution is to blame. Residents have reported that this is not the first time the canal has changed color, with previous incidents involving bluish, greenish, pinkish, and even yellowish hues. They have also described a foul stench emanating from the canal. A canal in the Greater Buenos Aires area turned bright red on Thursday, sparking concerns among residents about potential chemical contamination. The Sarandí stream, which flows into the Rio de la Plata near an ecological reserve, was seen carrying deep red water, causing alarm in the community. Locals fear the unusual color in Argentina canal change may be due to toxic waste dumping. Some speculate that aniline contamination or chemical spills from nearby indu...