Health and Wellness Around the World

Covers the latest findings, treatments, and expert advice on physical and mental well-being, with a focus on advancements in medical research, public health issues, and lifestyle practices that promote a healthier life.

French experts call for screen ban for children under six due to permanent health effects

Health professionals observe damage caused by screen exposure before primary school: language delays, attention disorders, memorization problems, motor agitation.

Study: Treating depression in young teenagers may be more effective than in adults

Scientists used network analysis to show that adolescent depression symptoms fluctuate before stabilizing in adulthood.

New study links over 13% of premature deaths in US and UK to ultra-processed foods

Researchers urge inclusion of ultra-processed food reduction in national dietary guidelines and public policies

New study warns excessive cinnamon intake may reduce effectiveness of prescription drugs

Researchers found that cinnamaldehyde, cinnamon's main compound, may accelerate drug metabolism, reducing medicines' effectiveness.

New AI-based urine test detects prostate cancer with high precision

A simple, painless urine test could detect prostate cancer early with high precision, even more accurate than the current blood test, and can be performed at home without being invasive.

Texas faces largest measles outbreak in over 30 years with 124 cases

Most cases are among unvaccinated children in Gaines County, where vaccination rates are under 50%.

Study reveals high levels of lead and cadmium in popular protein powders

Plant-based protein powders contain nearly three times more lead than whey-based products.

Ultra-processed foods cause dental deformities in young children, study finds

Dr. Laura Marques Martinez: "Chewing solid and fibrous foods exercises the jaws, helping to prevent issues like malocclusion and deficiencies in the size and shape of dental arches."

New global study uncovers hundreds of genetic risk factors for depression

Nearly half of the identified genetic variations had not been previously linked to the disorder.

Saint Louis University study reveals adult ADHD diagnoses surge after 2020

According to the study's findings, adults experienced a significant downward trend in ADHD incidence from 2016 to 2020, followed by an upward trend from 2020 to 2023.

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