Waist and Body Fat Matter More Than BMI Alone
A recent major study suggests that medical professionals may need to rethink the traditional way of diagnosing obesity. For many ...
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How Restaurant Dishes Are Speeding Up Global Weight Gain
A comprehensive international study reveals that individuals who frequently dine outside the home have a higher likelihood of becoming overweight ...
Dining Out: A Hidden Driver of the Global Obesity Epidemic
A new international study reveals a strong connection between consuming meals prepared outside the home and weight gain, contributing significantly ...
Singapore Experts Address Tuberculosis Clusters and Rare Hantavirus Cases
Two recent infectious disease stories have caught the world's attention: a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the ...
Scientists Detect ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Almost Every U.S. Blood Sample
A recent comprehensive study reveals that almost everyone tested has dangerous “forever chemicals” in their blood, intensifying worries about how ...
Understanding Hantavirus: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention
Hantavirus is an uncommon yet serious illness that has concerned health experts and researchers for many years. Most people have ...
WHO flags cruise ship for high-risk monitoring after hantavirus outbreak
Health officials worldwide are closely monitoring a cruise ship outbreak involving a rare, potentially deadly illness known as hantavirus, following ...
Post-Overdose Days: The Most Critical Period for Safety
Surviving an opioid overdose is often viewed as a second chance at life. However, a significant new study indicates that ...
Younger Adults Face Rising Risk of Rectal Cancer, Study Reveals
Rectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, with recent studies indicating that the situation may be worsening faster than previously ...
Climate change and heart health: The rising danger of extreme weather
Extreme weather events are increasing worldwide, and scientists are uncovering how these changes might be impacting human health in ways ...
Extreme Weather Risks: Hidden Dangers to Your Heart
A recent study has shown that extreme weather events—such as scorching hot days, freezing cold days, and heavy rainfall—may elevate ...
Your ZIP Code Might Accelerate Your Aging More Than You Think
Your address might reveal more about your health than your daily habits. A recent study by NYU’s School of Global ...
Flu Shots May Shield Your Heart and Brain, Even When Sick
Getting a flu shot is often considered a simple way to stay free from fever, cough, and body aches during ...
City Life May Reduce Stroke Risk, New Study Finds
Many people believe living in a bustling city poses health risks, associating urban areas with noise, pollution, traffic congestion, and ...
Trump cautions pregnant women on Tylenol use
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump strongly recommended that pregnant women avoid Tylenol due to an unproven connection to autism and called ...
WHO Advocates for 50% Price Hike on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol, Tobacco
The World Health Organization (WHO) is advocating for nations to increase taxes on sugary beverages, alcohol, and tobacco by 50% ...
France Prohibits Smoking on Beaches, Parks, and Bus Shelters
France to Implement Comprehensive Smoking Ban in Public Spaces Starting Sunday, France will enforce a ban on smoking at beaches, ...