This year’s steady climb of the S&P 500 index has market experts forecasting a robust remainder of 2024. JPMorgan analyst Madison Faller recently highlighted that the S&P 500 has gained over 10% in 100 trading days, and whenever that has happened since 1950, “stocks have closed out the full year with an average return of … Read more
A GROSSLY overweight man struggles down the steps of The Moon Under Water boozer, before heading straight for a kebab. In the town square, Galloways pie shop is doing a roaring trade of £2.90 meat and potato treats. 9 Wigan, home of the World Pie Eating Championship, has been called the obesity capital of the … Read more
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood shot to fame when all the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) managed by her investment management firm jumped by over 100% each in 2020 compared to the S&P 500’s mere 16% returns. Wood is known for her singular investing approach and bets on disruptive, high-growth firms, including generative AI, genome development, autonomous … Read more
The NHS offers financial incentives of up to £400 to obese men participating in a weight loss program that includes supportive text messages. The “Game of Stones” trial provides daily text message tips to participants, including suggestions like “walk a different route home to avoid the kebab shop” and “don’t treat your body like a … Read more
SYDNEY: Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them? This month, The Conversation’s experts explore their rise, impact and potential consequences.Many have declared drugs like Ozempic could “end obesity” by reducing the appetite and waistlines of millions of people around the … Read more
You may have seen the sight of a very young child completely engaged in a handheld device while the parents enjoy a little peace and quiet. But a new study shows that too much time alone on those devices could have a detrimental effect on the child’s ability to speak fluently. According to a recent … Read more
A new regulation proposed in the Denver City Council would mandate that restaurants list just two drink options on their menus as part of combo meals for children: Water or milk? The proposal aims to sideline sodas and sugary drinks and help drive healthier dietary choices for young Denverites at a time when health care … Read more
A recent report from The Lancet reveals a startling statistic that more than a billion people worldwide are now classified as obese, posing significant health risks. According to The Lancet’s official website on Sunday, the study highlighted a concerning trend, with obesity rates among adults more than doubling since 1990 and quadrupling among children and … Read more
More than one billion people worldwide are now living with obesity, with rates among children increasing fourfold, a new report published by The Lancet has revealed. According to the study, obesity among adults globally has more than doubled since 1990 and has quadrupled among children and adolescents between five to 19 years of age. The … Read more
A recent Pew Research Center study found that most Americans don’t think that new injectable weight loss drugs like Ozempic will do much to help obesity in the U.S. About 42 percent of adults in the U.S. are obese, according to the CDC. 65 percent of Americans don’t think willpower alone is enough to lose … Read more
