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This news story covers the escalating issue of obesity in Taiwan, highlighting the misconceptions surrounding childhood obesity, its long-term consequences, and the economic and health burdens it poses. Urgent actions for a healthier future are discussed.

A concerning rise in obesity among Taiwanese adolescents highlights the urgent need for awareness and intervention. Experts emphasize the link between lifestyle habits and chronic disease risks, advocating for early education on diet and exercise.

During a cold snap in Taiwan from Dec. 15 to 17, there was an increase in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA), with 165 cases reported. However, the National Fire Agency clarified that not all incidents were directly caused by the cold temperatures. In the Taipei and New Taipei metropolitan areas, there were 18 cases of OHCA due to internal medical conditions, resulting in 13 deaths and 5 successful resuscitations. The New Taipei City Fire Department has issued a warning about the increased risk of cardiovascular diseases during the temperature drop, urging individuals with chronic illnesses to take extra care. The department also advises the public to be vigilant for symptoms and to call emergency assistance immediately if needed.

糖尿病是一種全球性的健康問題，根據英國糖尿病協會（Diabetes UK）的數據，僅在英國就有約340萬人患有糖尿病，另有240萬人面臨高風險。儘管多數人對糖尿病的常見症狀，如口渴和頻尿有所了解，但仍有一些不太為人知的症狀值得關注。其中一個可能被忽視的症狀是男性勃起功能障礙（ED）。

哈佛大學公共衛生學院一項最新研究顯示，糖尿病患者採取植物性低碳水化合物飲食，整體死亡率降低了24％，有助於延長壽命，研究已刊登於2023年4月《糖尿病護理》（Diabetes Care）期刊。

The stress of daily life often leads people to turn to high-sugar or high-fat ＂comfort foods,＂ affecting their overall health. 

國際糖尿病聯盟為喚起各國對糖尿病防治的重視，同時紀念班丁醫師(Frederick Banting)於1921年發現胰島素之貢獻，將其生日11月14日訂為世界糖尿病日。今(2021)年適逢胰島素發現100週年，聯盟將2021-2023年世界糖尿病日的主題訂為「可近的糖尿病照護(access to diabetes care)」，呼籲各國對糖尿病病人及高風險族群提供可負擔且具持續性的衛教服務和醫藥處置，並營造健康飲食和運動的環境、提供定期檢查血糖的健康服務措施等，以預防糖尿病發生。