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A Global Health Crisis: The Alarming Rise of Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity has become a significant global health crisis, nearly doubling since 1990 and impacting children across every continent. This troubling trend is linked to various factors, including the rise of ultra-processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and targeted advertising. As a result, childhood obesity is associated with severe health issues like hypertension and diabetes, raising alarms… Read More »

The Hidden Link: How Modern Diets May Be Fueling the Rise in Autism

In recent years, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has risen dramatically, leaving researchers and parents alike searching for answers. While the exact causes remain elusive, emerging evidence points to an unexpected culprit: the fats we eat. A groundbreaking study has uncovered a potential link between polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in our diets and… Read More »

ESG tech sector M&A momentum on the rise as regulators and investors demand robust reporting, reveals Hampleton Partners

93 M&A deals globally target ESG firms in the first half of 2022 London, UK – 23 August 2022. The Environmental, Social & Governance Technology M&A Market Report from Hampleton Partners, the international M&A and corporate finance advisory firm for technology companies, reveals that the first half of 2022 saw 93 deals globally target an… Read More »

Rise in COVID-19 infections threatens unvaccinated and some hospitals

Coronavirus infections are rising in the United States, driven by the delta variant and threatening to strain hospitals in areas with low rates of vaccination. In the last week, the seven-day average of confirmed COVID-19 cases has jumped 69% to 26,306, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deaths have risen 26% to… Read More »