The state of public health in the United States is at a critical juncture
The state of public health in the United States is at a critical juncture. ‘Can it recover?’ is now the question. America’s public health system…
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Use of social media and physical health
According to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, social media use was linked to poor physical health indicators…
The high levels of lead in Haiti’s blood are a warning to other countries
According to studies, blood lead levels among the population of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, are on average five times higher than in the United States, underscoring…
China’s birth rate will decline in 2021 as the workforce decreases
According to official figures released Monday, the number of newborns born in China decreased again last year, putting more pressure on the governing Communist Party’s…
Politics continues to make people ill
Scrolling through social media, reading websites, listening to podcasts, and watching the news are all things I do. With so many options, following American politics…
Should electronic cigarettes be classified as medicines?
Imperial College London’s Nicholas Hopkinson applauds the decision, saying it will provide doctors with another tool to assist smokers in quitting. He says that because…
Junk food should be avoided for improved health, according to the…
Junk food should be avoided for improved health, according to the Mayo Clinic Minute. The steady stream of holiday cookies and treats may have slowed,…
COVID measures were dismissed based on an unfounded theory
Millions of individuals have been “hypnotized” into accepting popular views about COVID-19, including ways to combat it such as testing and immunization, according to an…
Work(out) from home: A pandemic stimulates an increase in internet…
Work(out) from home: A pandemic stimulates an increase in internet fitness. Internet-connected exercise gear and services, including interactive comment sections and virtual reality headsets, have…