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.

US dementia cases to double by 2060, study predicts

The number of annual new dementia diagnoses is projected to rise from approximately 514,000 in 2020 to about one million by 2060.

Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania; WHO warns of potential spread

Marburg is a highly contagious virus similar to Ebola, with fatality rates up to 90%.

'Reality is more nuanced': Experts propose new obesity diagnostic guidelines beyond BMI

As of March 2020, nearly 42% of US adults had obesity, with the report estimating that more than a billion people are living with obesity worldwide.

New study shows more women in the UK are staying away from the Pill

New research published in BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health reported a shift in contraception use from traditional hormonal contraceptives, such as the Pill, to fertility awareness-based methods.

UCL study finds living near an airport could damage your heart

Nighttime aircraft noise exacerbates health issues by disturbing sleep and recovery, contributing to structural changes in the heart.

1.5 billion people at risk: New tablet promises to battle parasitic worms with greater efficacy

The current control strategy relies on regular deworming with albendazole and improvements in water, sanitation, and hygiene.

New Report: Health Officials Confirm decline in Northern China’s HMPV Cases

In recent weeks, worries grew when images surfaced showing hospitals with masked patients, prompting speculation about a new wave of respiratory diseases.

The WHO announces 18,000 monkeypox cases in January

Earlier this month, the World Health Organization announced the registration of about 18,000 confirmed cases, including 66 deaths, in 20 African countries during the first five days of January 2025.

October E. coli outbreak at Mcdonald's traced to Taylor Farms onions

FDA inspectors reported that employees who worked with food did not wash their hands or maintain hygiene, stated CBS News.

Not Allowed to Get Old: New Brook Shields memoir addresses ageism, sexism

During interviews about her book, the actress and Actors’ Equity Association president repeatedly noted that people still expected her to appear unchanged from her early career.

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