The future looks bright: Study shows optimistic youth lead healthier lives

Nov 25, 2024 23:45 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

If youve ever told your child to look on the bright side, or taught them to see the glass as half full, you might wonder if there are real benefits to positive thinking. As it turns out, people who are more optimistic...

‘Stop Fluoridating Water!’ Florida Surgeon General Sparks Outrage With Controversial Health Advisory

Nov 24, 2024 06:51 am UTC| Health

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has issued a controversial recommendation urging local governments across the state to cease adding fluoride to community water supplies. Ladapos advisory has reignited a decades-old...

CDC Reveals Alarming COVID Vaccine Update: 'Fewer Than 18% of Adults Are Getting the Shot'

Nov 22, 2024 16:17 pm UTC| Health

Fewer than 18% of U.S. adults have opted to receive the newly updated COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The low uptake has raised red flags among...

Why is it so difficult to make a new antibiotic?

Nov 22, 2024 03:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Health Business

The discovery of antibiotics is one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the 20th century. Before antibiotics, childbirth, a urinary tract infection, or a simple cut could lead to death from infection. Antibiotics,...

The first 1,000 days of a child’s life are crucial – there’s growing evidence that the next 1,000 are just as important

Nov 20, 2024 23:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

The first 1,000 days of a childs life pregnancy and the months leading to their second birthday are a critical time. Expectant mothers need good antenatal care. The better their physical and mental health, the greater...

Young people were becoming more anxious long before social media – here’s the evidence

Nov 20, 2024 23:03 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Thanks to bestselling authors like Jonathan Haidt and Jean Twenge, the public has become increasingly aware of the rapid rise in mental health issues among younger people in many western countries. Their warnings about the...

‘Goiter-Friendly?’ Nutritionists Highlight Shocking McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Dunkin’ Menu Items That Aren’t As Bad as You Think

Nov 16, 2024 19:42 pm UTC| Life Health

Fast food chains like McDonalds, Starbucks, Burger King, and Dunkin are often flagged as unhealthy, especially for individuals managing thyroid conditions like goiter. However, nutrition experts have identified several...