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Month: November 2024

Global Diabetes Cases Have INCREASED 4-FOLD Over Past 30 Years

Just published: Over 800 million people worldwide are living with diabetes, with cases quadrupling over the last 30 years! The cases have more than quadrupled since 1990, according to new data released in The Lancet on World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2024. The WHO, which supported the study, has called for urgent action to control the epidemic. “We have seen an alarming rise in diabetes over...
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NOT EVERYTHING IS FOR SALE

One Family Resists Urban Development The Zammit family from Sydney, Australia gained fame for their refusal to sell their 5-acre property, even though they received offers of up to $50 million. Their land became a prime target for developers as new residential neighbourhoods were built around it, with roads curving around the property to avoid it. Despite the substantial offers and growing...
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NAPPING ALLOWED – FOR BETTER LEARNING

In China, it is common for students to have naps at school in the middle of the day. In recent years, some schools have even introduced methods for students to lie down during their naps, such as via reclining chairs and beds. The traditional midday nap is meant to set pupils up for an afternoon of solid learning. Naps can improve concentration and information retention, and thus be a key to...
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CAP: Diabetes the Silent Killer

November 14 is World Diabetes Day. Since it was launched by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1991 it has become the primary awareness campaign of the global diabetes community. This year’s theme, “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,” emphasises the importance to reduce the risk of diabetes, and ensuring that all those who are diagnosed with...
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Journey to End Plastic Pollution

From 18 to 20 October 2024, the Malaysia Stop Waste Trade Coalition – comprising CAP, C4 Center, Greenpeace Malaysia, and SAM – held the impactful Journey to End Plastic Pollution exhibition at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. The event attracted a diverse audience, including concerned citizens, families, environmentalists, and government officials, all united by a shared commitment to addressing the...
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