Health & Diet

Cooking from Scratch Linked to Greater Weight Loss, Study Finds ………………. A recent study suggests that preparing meals from scratch and avoiding ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can significantly enhance weight loss. UPFs—commonly ready-to-eat or heat items like packaged sandwiches and protein…

Study Links Summer Births to Higher Depression Risk in Men …………….. Men born in the summer may face a higher risk of developing depression later in life, according to a study published in PLOS Mental Health and reported by Gizmodo.…

Weekend Workouts Significantly Boost Heart Health for Diabetics ———————————– New research indicates that people with diabetes can significantly lower their risk of heart-related death by concentrating their physical activity into just one or two weekend workouts, SciTech Daily reported. A…

Study Highlights Disproportionate Heat-Related Death Risk for Ethnic Minorities and Poorest in England ———————————— A significant study published in BMJ Public Health reveals that ethnic minorities and individuals residing in England’s most deprived areas face a substantially higher risk of…

As the planet grapples with escalating wildfires, extreme heatwaves, and devastating floods, experts are increasingly highlighting a less visible but equally profound consequence of climate change: a silent mental health crisis. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are significantly contributing…

Prolonged Grief Linked to Increased Long-Term Health Risks, Study Finds …………………… A new study has found that individuals experiencing intense, prolonged grief face significantly higher long-term health risks, including increased mortality and elevated use of mental health services. Researchers observed…

Loneliness Declared Global Health Threat, Urgent Action Needed ————————————– A recent analysis from Al Jazeera highlights an urgent global concern: loneliness and social disconnection are now recognized as critical health threats and significant political failures. This invisible danger, encompassing both…

7,000 Steps a Day May Offer Significant Health Benefits, Study Finds ……………….. Walking 7,000 steps a day may be enough to improve brain function and reduce the risk of major illnesses such as cancer, dementia, and heart disease, according to…

New Study Finds Link Between Body Temperature and Depression —————————– A recent large-scale study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) reveals a surprising connection between body temperature and depression, Earth.com reported. Analyzing data from over…

Big Tobacco Targets Youth in Metaverse, Evading Regulations ———————— Tobacco companies are increasingly using virtual platforms like the metaverse to market cigarettes and vaping products to young people, sidestepping traditional advertising regulations. A report presented at the World Conference on…