Ultra-processed foods linked to widespread organ damage
Ultra-processed foods linked to harm in every major organ system, posing a global health threat.
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Public Health
A collection of 10 issues
Canada loses measles-free status
Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades, health agency says.
Water fluoridation reduces tooth decay in Queensland children
New research shows water fluoridation in Queensland reduced tooth decay in children from 49.5% to 38.8%.
New obesity definition ups U.S. adult rate to 70%
New obesity definition nearly doubles U.S. adult obesity rate to 70%, revealing higher health risks.
Emerging Threat of Nitazene Opioids
Nitazenes, synthetic opioids up to 500 times more potent than heroin, are spreading globally, posing significant health risks.
Later breakfast times linked to health issues in older adults
Research shows later breakfast times in older adults are associated with increased risk of depression and mortality.
1 in 3 young adults skip the dentist.
Nearly one-third of young adults skipped dental visits in the past year, highlighting broader health access issues.
Firearm violence exposure linked to lasting mental health effects
Firearm violence exposure increases suicide risk three- to five-fold, regardless of prior mental health status.
Dad’s childhood smoking exposure may harm kids’ lung health lifelong.
Study links fathers’ childhood passive smoking to lifelong lung issues in kids.
Political polarization during COVID-19 was 12 times greater than past outbreaks in terms of vaccine hesitancy.
COVID-19 polarization 12x higher than past outbreaks in vaccine hesitancy.