Tag: public health

  • The Quiet Habits Behind Japans 100000 Centenarians

    The Quiet Habits Behind Japans 100000 Centenarians

    When headlines first began circulating that Japan had nearly 100,000 citizens aged 100 or older, many people expected the usual explanation. A miracle superfood. A cutting edge medical breakthrough. A secret wellness ritual hidden in a remote village. But the truth is far less glamorous and far more powerful. As of September 1, 2025, Japan…

  • The Hidden Lung Damage Behind Flavored E Cigarettes

    The Hidden Lung Damage Behind Flavored E Cigarettes

    It was once marketed as the safer alternative. Sleek devices. Fruity clouds. Candy-like flavors. A modern fix for an old habit. But behind the bright packaging and sweet aromas, scientists are uncovering something far more serious. New research is adding to growing evidence that flavored e-cigarettes are not harmless. In fact, doctors are now warning…

  • Health Officials Sound Alarm On Raw Milk After Tragic Death Of New Mexico Baby

    Health Officials Sound Alarm On Raw Milk After Tragic Death Of New Mexico Baby

    A fast-growing wellness trend is facing renewed and urgent scrutiny following the death of a newborn baby in New Mexico. Health officials confirmed that the infant died from a listeria infection, a rare but extremely dangerous illness, and experts believe the bacteria was most likely transmitted during pregnancy after the baby’s mother consumed raw, unpasteurised…

  • AAP Splits from CDC to Issue Independent Childhood Vaccine Guidance

    AAP Splits from CDC to Issue Independent Childhood Vaccine Guidance

    Parents once had a single, unified plan they could rely on for their children’s health. Now, that partnership has split, leaving families with two very different paths to follow. The American Academy of Pediatrics has taken the rare step of rejecting the CDC’s new vaccine schedule, releasing its own guidance that keeps protections in place…

  • Your Body Obeys Your Voice: The Science of the Nocebo Effect

    Your Body Obeys Your Voice: The Science of the Nocebo Effect

    Have you ever jokingly said you were “worried sick,” only to find yourself physically unwell moments later? Science reveals that this common figure of speech is alarmingly literal. While we often champion the healing power of positive belief, a darker biological force is at work when our thoughts turn negative—one that suggests your body is…

  • Trump Signs Executive Order as Administration Ramps Up Fight Against Drug Addiction

    Trump Signs Executive Order as Administration Ramps Up Fight Against Drug Addiction

    President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at coordinating a federal response to drug addiction and substance abuse, positioning the move as a major step toward reshaping how the United States addresses one of its most persistent public health crises. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump described addiction as an issue that…

  • What Researchers Learned About Heart Inflammation and Covid Vaccines

    What Researchers Learned About Heart Inflammation and Covid Vaccines

    When the first mRNA COVID-19 vaccines were released, they marked a turning point in medical history. Never before had a vaccine platform been deployed so rapidly, at such scale, or with such remarkable effectiveness. Billions of doses later, the data is clear that these vaccines dramatically reduced hospitalizations, deaths, and long-term complications from COVID-19. Yet…

  • New Federal Dietary Guidelines Challenge Decades of Nutrition Advice

    New Federal Dietary Guidelines Challenge Decades of Nutrition Advice

    For more than half a century, Americans have been taught a familiar nutritional lesson. Build meals around grains, limit fats, go easy on red meat, and treat butter and whole milk with caution. That guidance shaped not only personal eating habits, but also school lunches, military meals, hospital menus, and federal food assistance programs. Nutrition…

  • England Starts Offering New Cancer Injection Capable of Treating 15 Types of the Disease

    England Starts Offering New Cancer Injection Capable of Treating 15 Types of the Disease

    England has officially begun rolling out a new cancer injection that is already being described as a major step forward for patients and healthcare staff alike. Thousands of people undergoing cancer treatment across the country are expected to benefit from the change, which significantly reduces the amount of time patients need to spend in hospital…

  • Amazon Data Centres Face Scrutiny Over Rare Cancers and Miscarriages

    Amazon Data Centres Face Scrutiny Over Rare Cancers and Miscarriages

    For years, residents in parts of rural America quietly exchanged stories that felt too disturbing to dismiss as coincidence. A neighbour who never smoked developed a rare throat cancer. A young couple experienced a miscarriage with no clear medical explanation. Middle aged adults were suddenly diagnosed with kidney failure or autoimmune disorders despite otherwise healthy…