As global temperatures climb, a silent shift toward inactivity could accelerate deaths and economic losses, especially in the world’s most vulnerable regions. Study: Effects of climate change on physical inactivity: a panel data study across 156 countries from 2000 to 2022. Image credit: ChameleonsEye/Shutterstock.com Climate change is increasing global heat exposure, but its effects on … Read more
Iran tensions Southeast Asian countries with large Muslim populations see criticism of US attack A woman in Indonesia lights candles for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following his death in strikes carried out by the U.S. and Israel. © Reuters TOMOYOSHI OSHIKIRI and FUMIKA SATO JAKARTA/SINGAPORE — Internal pressure is mounting within Indonesia to withdraw … Read more
Obesity is now one of the world’s biggest health challenges. Nearly 900 million adults worldwide are living with obesity, driving up rates of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Traditional weight‑loss methods often don’t deliver lasting results, so researchers are searching for new answers. One promising option is GLP‑1 drugs, which help people lose weight … Read more
To find new ways to shield hair from heat, sunlight and air pollution, researchers in Brazil are turning to vegan-friendly ingredients for shampoos and conditioners. Published in ACS Omega, early tests show that a fruit-algae combination added to haircare products coats strands with a protective film. Although the botanical film makes hair slightly less elastic, … Read more
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed and tested in a mouse model a new type of nanoparticle that enables the removal of melanoma tumors with a low-power laser. After the systemically administered nanoparticles accumulate in cancerous tissue, exposure to near-infrared light causes them to heat up and destroy the melanoma cells, leaving healthy tissue … Read more
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages and placing a heavy burden on healthcare systems. Many patients experience persistent discomfort that interferes with work, sleep, and daily activities. Yet in most cases, doctors cannot identify a clear structural cause, making long-term treatment difficult. A … Read more
While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a few more items to check off on your prep list for the upcoming winter storms. Along with the many other hazards of cold weather: it can pose some unique concerns when it comes to heart health. The … Read more
El Amrani has twice been escorted to a safe room at the hospital due to targeted drone attacks. Hospital staff often have to manage the tension of armed soldiers arriving at the ward demanding treatment. However, unlike other areas of Sudan, El Amrani says where she is stationed is relatively quiet and peaceful, as the … Read more
The world’s leading cardiovascular societies, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and the World Heart Federation (WHF) have today issued the first ever joint statement calling for urgent action to address environmental stressors as major, yet preventable, causes of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Environmental stressors, such … Read more
As climate stressors disrupt food systems and nutrient quality worldwide, researchers examine whether dietary supplements could support resilience and nutrition security or whether their role remains unproven amid major evidence and policy gaps. Perspective: The Role of Dietary Supplements in Environmental Challenges. Image Credit: Artem Stepanov / Shutterstock In a recent scholarly perspective piece published … Read more