Taliban stops female Afghan students leaving country to study in Dubai
The BBC speaks to students who were blocked at the airport as they tried to leave for Dubai.
2023-08-28 14:59
China Stocks Rally on Market Support Measures; Global Funds Sell
Chinese stocks jumped after authorities boosted efforts to woo back investors to one of the world’s worst-performing equity
2023-08-28 14:56
Where are Rex Heuermann's cats? Family of Gilgo Beach murders suspect claims cops put pets in kill shelter
Rex Heuermann is currently held at the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Riverhead facility after being charged with the deaths of three prostitutes
2023-08-28 14:53
Why isn't Witney Carson competing in 'DWTS' Season 32? Pro dancer claims she'll be 'rooting' for everyone on show
This comes just days after 'DWTS' pro-dancer Lindsay Arnold announced her decision not to return to the ABC show for Season 32
2023-08-28 14:52
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla residents reel from devastation caused by heavy rains
Torrential rains have led to landslides, cloudbursts and heavy flooding in Himachal Pradesh.
2023-08-28 14:51
Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to intensify into a hurricane as it churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Idalia is strengthening quickly as it churns toward Florida, threatening to hit as a major hurricane and bring heavy rains, floods and dangerous storm surge, according to the National Hurricane Center.
2023-08-28 14:51
Ultra-processed food may cause ‘tidal wave of harm’ including stroke and heart attack risk
Two new studies have found conclusive links between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) with increased cardiac disease risk, including heart attacks and strokes. The research, presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology in Amsterdam, found highly processed food sold in stores across the world, such as fizzy drinks, cereals and ready-to-eat meals, may lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension. Henry Dimbleby, the UK government’s former food tsar, said the findings should be a “wake-up call” for the country. “Britain is particularly bad for ultra-processed food. It is storing up problems for the future,” he told The Guardian. “If we do nothing, a tidal wave of harm is going to hit the NHS.” One of the studies, conducted by scientists from the Fourth Military Medical University in China, conducted a review of 10 studies that included 325,403 participants and 38,720 cases of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, including heart attack and stroke. It found a conclusive association between UPF and heart disease risk. Scientists found that a 10 per cent increase in UPF consumption in daily calorie intake is linked to a 6 per cent rise in heart disease risk. Researchers also observed that the lowest risk was at a less than 15 per cent per day of UPF consumption out of total calorie intake. However, heavy UPF consumption “was significantly and positively associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events,” scientists noted. The other research, also presented at the world’s largest heart health conference, assessed the link between UPF intake with CVD and hypertension in a population of middle-aged women in Australia. Scientists, including those from the University of Sydney, assessed health data of about 10,000 women aged 46-55 years who were recruited into the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health and followed for 15 years. They assessed the contribution of UPF in the daily dietary intake of these women as well as their self-reported heart disease and stroke, and/or hypertension incidences. The women included in the study had an average UPF intake of 26.6 per cent of total food dietary intake. Over their 15 years of follow-up, scientists found 1,038 incident CVD and 4,204 hypertension cases. Among the middle-aged women, scientists observed that a higher UPF intake was associated with higher risk of CVD and hypertension. “These findings lend support to minimising UPF intake as a component of a heart-healthy diet,” scientists wrote in the study. Taken together, the findings hinted that the harm caused by UPF may be more than just due to their high salt and fat content. “If there is something inherent in the processing of foods that is harmful, then that is a disaster,” said Mr Dimbleby. Read More First-of-its-kind study finds laughter is indeed good medicine, especially for the heart How many steps a day can cut risk of early death (and it’s not 10,000) Weight loss jabs improve heart failure symptoms in obese patients – study First-of-its-kind study finds laughter is indeed good medicine How many steps a day can cut risk of early death (and it’s not 10,000) ‘Boy moms’ called out for dubious logic behind teaching their sons to cook
2023-08-28 14:48
Megyn Kelly accuses ex-employer Fox News of acting like 'cheerleaders' rooting for candidates at GOP debate
Megyn Kelly called out Fox News for their sloppy questions to candidates at the GOP debate
2023-08-28 14:47
An evacuation order finds few followers in northeast Ukraine despite Russia's push to retake region
Neighborhood children frolic in a playground in the village of Kupyansk-Vuzlovyi, seemingly immune to the war unfolding a short distance away on a front line where Russia has assembled combat troops
2023-08-28 14:29
Terry Gou Says Apple, Tesla Links Mean China Can’t Pressure His Business
Tech billionaire Terry Gou denied Beijing could pressure him through his extensive operations in the country, which include
2023-08-28 14:28
Did Christine Brown try to turn her children against Kody? 'Sisters Wives' Season 18 star accuses ex-wife of 'stabbing' him in back
Christine and Kody Brown share six children and split in 2021 after being spiritually married for over 25 years
2023-08-28 14:27
Analysis-China-linked assets squeezed as slowdown ripples across markets
By Tom Westbrook and Dhara Ranasinghe SINGAPORE/LONDON Investors looking for clues about the state of China's economy beyond
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