Health & Diet

A new study published in Nutrients suggests that eating fresh mangoes may help reduce insulin resistance, a key factor in preventing type 2 diabetes. Conducted by researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology, the study examined the effects of mango…

More than half of adults and a third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, posing a severe health and economic burden, according to a study published in The Lancet. The report highlights a dramatic rise in…

Life expectancy growth across Europe has significantly slowed, with England experiencing the sharpest decline, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health, The Guardian reported. Researchers attribute this trend to poor diet, physical inactivity, and rising obesity rates.…

Short-term exposure to air pollution can weaken concentration and affect emotional recognition, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Researchers tested 26 participants before and after they were exposed to either high levels of particulate matter (PM) from…

A new global study published in Nature Medicine reveals that sugary drinks are responsible for over 2.2 million new diabetes cases and 1.1 million heart disease cases annually. The research highlights disproportionate impacts on low- and middle-income countries, where these…

New research highlights the mental health benefits of walking, with a meta-analysis of 33 studies involving nearly 100,000 adults showing that walking 5,000 steps daily is linked to fewer depressive symptoms. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study found that…

A new UN report reveals that approximately one in seven children and adolescents aged 10-19 are impacted by mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders. The report, released by the World Health Organization and UNICEF ahead of World…

A recent commentary from Florida Atlantic University reveals that childhood obesity has nearly doubled globally since 1990, affecting every continent, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. The U.S. leads in prevalence, with Southern Europe reporting obesity rates of 10-15% among children. In…

The World Health Organization (WHO) and TikTok have joined forces to combat the spread of health misinformation and promote reliable, evidence-based health information, the organization’s website revealed yesterday. The partnership aims to leverage TikTok’s massive user base to reach a…

A new study by researchers at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has found that certain foods may influence the risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children genetically predisposed to the disease. The research, involving 5,674 Finnish…