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Researchers have uncovered links between microbes in the mouth and metabolic conditions like obesity, pre-diabetes, and fatty liver disease. The study analyzed oral swabs from over 9,000 participants using advanced sequencing techniques. Experts suggest these findings could lead to simple swab-based screenings.
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South Africa's sugar industry, led by SA Canegrowers, is urging the government to scrap the health promotion levy, blaming it alongside cheap imports for significant job losses. Health advocates, however, defend the tax as a key measure to curb obesity and prevent diabetes-related deaths. This clash underscores broader tensions between economic pressures and public health priorities.