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Non-sectarian parties improve democracy and social stability, study says

Non-sectarian political parties help to make divided societies more stable and improve the quality of the democratic process, a new...

Increased body and abdominal fat in teenagers can lead to ‘vicious cycle’ ending in type 2 diabetes

High fat mass in adolescence causes insulin resistance, which can lead to a “vicious cycle” of worsening insulin resistance and...

Earlier cholesterol checks could prevent up to 20-percent of premature heart disease

High cholesterol levels in adolescence can cause structural and functional cardiac damage leading to premature heart damage and death, but...

Migrants can be ‘transformative force’ for sustainable development

Well-managed migration can enable migrants to boost sustainable development, research shows. Sustainable development means enhancing wellbeing in ways that equitably...