Bangkok grapples with high obesity rates, city pledges major health overhaul
BANGKOK: Bangkok has reported that a significant proportion of its residents suffer from high blood lipid levels, prompting the city to pledge a comprehensive development of infrastructure, sports facilities,
Scientists raise concerns as the US stops sharing air quality data from embassies worldwide
The U.S. government’s decision to stop sharing air quality data from embassies and consulates worldwide is worrying some local scientists and experts who say the data was vital for people to be aware of air quality and monitor their government's progress in improving public health.
As measles cases mount in the US, what’s the situation worldwide?
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 10.3 million people were infected with measles in 2023 and 107,500 died. Most were unvaccinated people or children younger than five. Cases were most common in parts of Africa, the Middle East and Asia where incomes are low and health services insufficient.