Health and wellness tips, medical research updates, mental health awareness, and lifestyle guidance.
WellnessThe CDC's 2026 Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report estimates 9.7 million drug-resistant infections and 50,800 deaths a year in the US, naming four germs as urgent threats.
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WellnessMost people, it turns out, carry a high genetic risk for about three common diseases — even if they never develop any of them. That is the striking finding of a new study of nearly one million genomes, led by the University of Exeter and published in Genome Medicine, which describes the “average” human genome
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WellnessInequality is a major factor shaping who falls ill and who gets care from noncommunicable diseases, the World Health Organization says in a new global report published on October 20, 2026. The WHO NCD inequality report — the most comprehensive global assessment of country-level inequalities in these diseases to date — finds that where people live, their income, gender and education determine their chances against conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease.
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WellnessA long-term "Food Is Medicine" program that gave people free weekly plant-based grocery boxes lowered blood pressure and body weight over nearly three years, according to a new study published in the October issue of the journal Preventing Chronic Disease.
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WellnessPeople who live with chronic insomnia face a 26 percent higher risk of stroke and are 28 percent more likely to be hospitalized, according to a large new international review of more than 1.3 million people — a finding that puts restless nights firmly on the health agenda.
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WellnessThe complete guide to better wellbeing: practical, science-backed habits for sleep, movement, nutrition, mindfulness and connection.
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WellnessA 28-year-old technician at a Siberian plague research institute has died, prompting quarantine measures. Trump offered US help while the WHO says the risk to the public is low.
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WellnessNot all movement is equal when it comes to a good night's rest. A new analysis of nationally representative data from more than 11,000 US adults suggests that the context of exercise matters enormously for exercise and sleep: physical activity performed as part of work was consistently linked to wor
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WellnessWHO's Global Health Estimates show life expectancy at 73.3 years in 2023 while noncommunicable diseases now account for 74 per cent of global deaths.
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WellnessIntroduction The world of wellness is constantly evolving, and the latest trends among youth in 2026 are no exception. As young people become more health-conscious and aware of the importance of self-care, they are seeking out new and innovative ways to prioritize their well-being. Key Takeaways Mental health awareness is on the rise among young
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