UK Unemployment News: Unemployed Could be Given Weight-Loss Jabs to Return to Work

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According to the latest UK Unemployment news, the United Kingdom has announced plans to offer weight-loss jabs to unemployed individuals suffering from obesity to address rising unemployment, enhance health outcomes and stimulate the economy. This initiative was spearheaded by UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

Life Expectancy in Humans is Increasing at a Slower Rate

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A new study published in Nature Aging indicates that we may have reached or are approaching the maximum possible average life span. This is based on life expectancy data collected from 1990 to 2019 from countries with the highest longevity, Australia, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Hong Kong. Even though life expectancy continues to rise, the rate of increase has slowed.