Health & Diet

A new report from the World Food Programme (WFP), titled “State of School Feeding Worldwide 2024,” reveals that school meal programs have reached a record number of children globally. According to the report published on Reliefweb.int, these programs are now…

Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to Faster Cognitive Decline …………… A new study suggests that consuming artificial sweeteners may be linked to faster cognitive decline, CNN reported. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 13,000 Brazilians aged 35 to 75 who participated in…

Fitness habits during childhood shape lifelong health outcomes ————————————- Based on a study from the University of Georgia and the Finnish Longitudinal Study of Health and Well-being, childhood fitness habits have a lasting impact on health outcomes throughout life, Earth.com…

WHO Warns of Global Mental Health Crisis as Cases Exceed 1 Billion ———————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that more than one billion people worldwide are now living with mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, posing…

WHO Calls for Urgent Global Action as Suicide Remains Leading Cause of Death Among Youth …………… More than 1 in every 100 deaths worldwide is caused by suicide, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO), as…

The Global Obesity Epidemic: A Mounting Economic Crisis ——————————– A new report by Anadolu Agency highlights the global obesity epidemic, emphasizing that it has evolved from a public health issue into a significant economic crisis. The article notes that more…

Experts Warn of Rising Health Risks from Teen Vaping …………… A group of leading cardiologists have raised alarm over the growing epidemic of teenage vaping, describing it as a potential “ticking time bomb,” The Telegraph reported. Presenting at the European…

A Sense of Purpose Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline, Study Finds ——————————————— A new study by researchers at UC Davis suggests that having a strong sense of purpose in life may be a key factor in protecting the aging brain,…

B Vitamins May Slow Cognitive Decline, Tufts Researchers Say ————————— Emerging research from Tufts University suggests that deficiencies in B vitamins, particularly B12 and folate, could be a significant and underdiagnosed factor contributing to cognitive decline and dementia, SciTech Daily…

Socializing May Add Years to Your Life, Study Finds ———————————— A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that social connections may significantly extend the life expectancy of older adults, SciTech Daily reported. The research,…