MOST people in their early 20s to mid-30s will be obese by the time they hit middle age – and prime candidates to die from cancer, a study has found.
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‘It’s a ticking timebomb’: NHS set for liver disease crisis
LIVER disease caused by obesity and poor lifestyle is a “ticking timebomb” for the NHS, experts say. Around three million Britons are believed to have dangerous levels of fat building up around their livers which could lead to organ breakdown and the need for transplants.
‘Is it a time-bomb?’: Paul Singer’s Elliott Management is sounding the alarm on the global economy
REUTERS/Steve Marcus Billionaire hedge-fund manager and GOP donor Paul Singer sent a letter to clients stressing the need for economic growth. He also laid out why the US needs tax reform. Republican lawmakers are planning a vast overhaul of the US tax system. Singer was among the leading Republican critics of Trump during his campaign, […]
Houston was a ticking time-bomb for a devastating hurricane like Harvey
Shutterstock/Reuters/Business Insider Over the weekend, Texas’ Gulf Coast experienced record flooding and wind speeds from Hurricane Harvey, an “unprecedented” and “catastrophic” rainfall event for the state, according to the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center. Houston — a waterfront city with 800 miles of creeks and bayous that can easily overflow during a storm surge — […]
Mortgage rates – WARNING over interest only time-bomb affecting homeowners over 50
Vast amounts of pensioners are paying off interest only mortgages, a risky option for homeowners that could leave them with an unaffordable lump sum. It warns vulnerable pensioners who do not have money to pay off the sum could be left unable to pay for their house. Interest only loans mean homeowners pay only the […]
