Health & Diet
More Than Three Million Children Died in 2022 Due to Drug Resistance: Study
April 14, 2025
More Than Three Million Children Died in 2022 Due to Drug Resistance: Study
A recent study reveals that over three million children, primarily from Southeast Asia and Africa, died in 2022 from infections resistant to antibiotics, Al Jazeera reported. The report by ESCMID highlights that more than 752,000 deaths occurred in Southeast Asia…
Billions Struggle to Afford Healthy Food Despite Escaping Extreme Poverty
April 12, 2025
Billions Struggle to Afford Healthy Food Despite Escaping Extreme Poverty
A groundbreaking study from the University of Göttingen reveals that 2 to 2.9 billion people worldwide cannot afford a healthy diet, despite living above the extreme poverty line, Earth.com reported. Led by Jonas Stehl, the research highlights that traditional poverty…
Study links mango consumption to improved insulin sensitivity
March 21, 2025
Study links mango consumption to improved insulin sensitivity
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…
Global obesity crisis predicted to worsen by 2050
March 4, 2025
Global obesity crisis predicted to worsen by 2050
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 Stalls Across Europe, England Sees Sharpest Decline
February 20, 2025
Life Expectancy Growth Stalls Across Europe, England Sees Sharpest Decline
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.…
Study finds air pollution impairs focus and emotional recognition
February 7, 2025
Study finds air pollution impairs focus and emotional recognition
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…
Sugary drinks drive global surge in diabetes and heart disease, study reveals
January 7, 2025
Sugary drinks drive global surge in diabetes and heart disease, study reveals
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…
Walking 5,000 steps daily may reduce depression risk, new research finds
December 20, 2024
Walking 5,000 steps daily may reduce depression risk, new research finds
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…
UN: One in Seven Children and Teens Affected by Mental Health Conditions
October 10, 2024
UN: One in Seven Children and Teens Affected by Mental Health Conditions
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…
Global Health Emergency: Childhood Obesity Nearly Doubles Since 1990
October 2, 2024
Global Health Emergency: Childhood Obesity Nearly Doubles Since 1990
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…