Health

For the first time in history, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, according to a major Unicef report. Around 188 million children and teenagers aged five to 19—roughly one in 10—are now considered obese, a sharp rise from just 3% in 2000. Experts say this surge is largely driven by ultra-processed foods that are…

The combination of vitamin C, fiber and unique compounds like flavonoids and limonoids, makes citrus fruits including oranges, valuable for health. The antioxidant properties of vitamin C, protect cells from damage and boost immune system function. Research indicates that people who eat citrus fruits frequently, experience reduced chances of developing stomach, esophageal, and digestive tract…

Half of all myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) happen to those whose cholesterol level is considered “normal.” This alone provides extremely good reasons for the elimination of reliance on classical lipid profiles as the major method of cardiovascular risk assessment.Routine cholesterol testing, often centered on LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides, has become the standard in…

Atherosclerosis, long considered a disease of older adults, is increasingly being identified in younger generations. Rising rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes are accelerating the damage to arteries, causing fatty plaque deposits to form much earlier than expected. These silent changes inside blood vessels can progress unnoticed for years until they trigger serious conditions…

Liver cancer is a growing global health concern and is often linked to lifestyle and dietary habits. While genetic factors and environmental exposures do play a role, much of the risk for liver disease is influenced by everyday choices. The liver, one of the most vital organs in the body, performs critical functions such as…

High blood pressure is often thought of as a health issue that arises in adulthood, but new research suggests its consequences can start decades earlier. According to a landmark study presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025 in Baltimore and published in JAMA, children as young as seven with elevated blood pressure…

The Spanish government has introduced a bill to broaden its anti-smoking laws, encompassing outdoor venues like terraces and bus stops. This reformed Tobacco Law aims to protect public health by regulating electronic cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and other tobacco products alongside conventional cigarettes. The Spanish government has introduced a bill to ban smoking at outdoor venues,…

For the longest time, 10,000 steps has been known to be the gold standard when it comes to walking for health. Whether it is heart disease, blood pressure or even weight loss, walking 10k is said to be almost miraculous, but now experts say that one does not need to walk that much. Rather, research…

Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common among young adults in the United States. About 25-38% of the adult population is estimated to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) globally, and the numbers are rising. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial, as fatty liver could progress to severe liver disease such as cirrhosis, and in…

A groundbreaking blood test, HPV-DeepSeek, developed by Mass General Brigham researchers, offers early detection of HPV-associated head and neck cancers, potentially up to a decade before symptoms appear. This innovative liquid biopsy uses whole-genome sequencing to identify microscopic HPV DNA fragments in the bloodstream with high accuracy. In the United States, Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes…