Public Health
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Junk food ad bans on transit are a flawed ethical fix for a bigger problem.
The United Kingdom’s escalating obesity crisis burdens the nation with a staggering £74 billion annually, a cost that reverberates through public services and individual well-being.
Oral Health Connection to Physical Well-being
Gum disease, often dismissed as a minor annoyance, is a risk factor for nearly 60 other adverse health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and heart disease.
What is the Food is Medicine Movement and Preventative Health?
Providing medically-tailored meals could slash annual US healthcare costs by a staggering $27–48 billion, according to food as medicine?
Your Privilege Determines Your Chronic Disease Care. Most Systems Ignore This.
A patient in a low-income neighborhood diligently follows dietary advice, yet struggles to manage their diabetes.
Vape flavor bans could harm public health goals, experts warn.
In a surprising twist, removing menthol/mint- and sweet-flavored vaping products from a retail setting significantly increased future intentions to use tobacco-flavored vaping products among adolescen
Nicotine raises blood pressure, harming heart health
Even nicotine pouches and drinks, often marketed as 'safer' alternatives, can rapidly increase blood pressure and constrict blood vessels, directly contributing to heart disease risk in 2026.
Raw Milk Trend: Risks and Unproven Benefits for Consumers
A newborn baby in New Mexico tragically succumbed to a listeria infection, a devastating outcome believed to have originated from the mother's consumption of raw milk during pregnancy.
Arlington secures title, but 'fittest city' rankings diverge
Arlington, Virginia, just secured its ninth consecutive title as America's fittest city.
Science-Driven Health Policy Could Save Billions, But Barriers Remain
Even as the World Health Organization successfully coordinated a global network to identify the SARS virus in just two weeks, a substantial disconnect means many proven health interventions never beco
How Will the FDA's New Ingredient Transparency Rule Affect Food Safety?
At least 111 substances of unknown safety have entered foods, drinks, and supplements within the United States without any notification to the CNN .
Cities Lead Wellness Economy Growth, But Inequality Widens
In Miami, luxury wellness resorts are projected to generate over $500 million annually by 2025.
What are lifestyle medicine interventions for chronic disease prevention?
More than 80% of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, alongside 40% of cancers, could be averted through healthier behaviors, according to PMC .
Food to Live Recalls Green Powder Over Salmonella Contamination Fears
A sample of Food to Live's Organic SuperGreens Mix, a product marketed for health, tested positive for Salmonella, triggering a recall of nine varieties in 2026.
Digital wellness programs may increase anxiety, not cure it
Adolescents glued to digital devices for over five hours daily face a stark reality: they are 70% more likely to experience suicidal thoughts or actions than those spending less than an hour, accordin
Cherokee Nation opens $35M Tahlequah Wellness Center
On August 4, the Cherokee Nation will open its new $35 million Tahlequah Wellness Center, a two-story, 75,000-square-foot facility.
What is the 'Exercise is Medicine' concept and why does it matter?
Only 15.6% of US colleges and universities currently mandate physical activity requirements, despite the 'Exercise is Medicine' initiative's vision to make exercise a standard clinical practice. This
Food as Medicine Initiatives Face Hurdles, But Promise Major Public Health Gains.
One study showed that consistent medically tailored meals led to a nearly 50 percent reduction in hospital admissions and a 16 percent drop in monthly healthcare costs.
What Is Food Irradiation and Its Impact on Food Safety?
Treatment of foods with irradiation is an effective means to prevent food-borne diseases, according to PMC .
Emerging wellness trends reshape public health in 2026
High-protein food, drinks, and supplements alone are projected to generate over USD3 trillion in retail sales in 2025.
Blue Zones Longevity Habits for a Healthier Life
In Okinawa, home to more centenarians than anywhere else, people practice 'hara hachi bu,' eating until they are only 80% full, according to Vogue .
Global health bodies explore art integration in wellness initiatives
At Sentara Health in Hampton Roads, researchers are studying whether a museum visit or a music session could one day be prescribed alongside medication, potentially reducing healthcare costs.
Community wellness hubs: Unequal health outcomes for participants
In one city, a new wellness hub boasts a 30% reduction in chronic disease markers for its regular participants, yet neighboring communities saw no change, or even a slight increase, in similar health
Wellness tourism could solve the sedentary crisis, but it's too expensive.
Despite over 80% of global adults failing to meet physical activity guidelines, a figure highlighted by the WHO , the average wellness tourism package costs upwards of $2,500.
South America faces growing sedentary lifestyle crisis
In Brazil, not a single adolescent in a recent study met all daily recommendations for sleep, physical activity, and sedentary time.
What is Malnutrition and Why it Matters for Future Wellness
Globally in 2022, 2.5 billion adults were overweight, including 890 million living with obesity, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) . Concurrently, 390 million adults were underweight. T
Synthetic Nicotine's FDA Oversight Is Set, But Public Health Messaging Lags.
In 2026, Marty Makary, then commissioner of the U.
Walking 150 Minutes Weekly for Heart Health and Longevity
People gain health benefits from as little as 60 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, according to the NHLBI .
What are the therapeutic benefits of cultural activities for mental wellness?
In 2019, the World Health Organization, an institution typically at the forefront of global health crises and vaccine initiatives, began testing arts interventions to advance specific health goals suc
US Travellers Face Ebola Screenings Amidst Global Health Challenges
U.S.-bound travelers from affected regions now face enhanced Ebola screening and restrictions. This swift response, triggered by an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has already
Cultural Engagement Offers Real Therapeutic Benefits, Science Confirms
The improvements in wellbeing from regular arts engagement are worth a £1,500 pay rise, according to The Guardian .