Holiday weekends typically spur thoughts of family and traditions. And Memorial Day weekend is no different. Whether it’s a backyard BBQ, a day at the beach or otherwise, food can play a big role in our traditions. But food is not the enemy. There always are small tweaks we can make to limit our sugar… Read More »
The fighting near the border of Southern Shan and Kayah states was the latest in a resurgence of conflict in parts of the Southeast Asian country since the coup that overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Members of a People’s Defence Force, set up since the coup, told the Irrawaddy news service they had… Read More »
Nearly half a billion people on the planet have diabetes, but most of them aren’t getting the kind of care that could make their lives healthier, longer and more productive, according to a new global study of data from people with the condition. Many don’t even know they have the condition. Only 1 in 10… Read More »
The word “spike” has become so familiar to us in the last year due to spikes in Covid-19 infections and admissions to hospitals. But there have been other ones running in parallel – spikes in alcohol deaths. Especially between April and September last year. And the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal… Read More »