The global obesity epidemic is well established, with increases in obesity prevalence for most countries since the 1980s. Obesity contributes directly to incident cardiovascular risk factors, ...

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Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked about a reduction in force at the State Department.A plan to overhaul the U.S. State Department and lay off employees is ...

At a fiery Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, lawmakers took direct aim at the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), exposing what they claim is a growing link between China and deadly drug cartels ...

US: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reiterated her call to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency, even as the organisation helps in search and recovery efforts following the ...

US President Donald Trump has announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, effective August 1, 2025, citing ‘Canada’s retaliation’ and unfair trade practices. In an official letter, Trump accused ...

Six Secret Service agents have been suspended without pay following the shocking assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The July 13 attack, which ...