Festive seasons often come with abundant meals that far exceed everyday calorie intake. These meals combine high levels of fats, sugars, and carbohydrates in a single sitting. While these celebrations are culturally significant, their physiological impact goes beyond digestion and weight gain. Moreover, modern neuroscience and metabolic research increasingly show
The global health landscape is undergoing a structural transformation. Traditional medicine moves from the margins into formal health systems, supported by data, regulation, and technological innovation. This shift gained unprecedented momentum during the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi. Governments, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and health innovators
The appointment of Bethany Kozma as head of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Global Affairs represents a consequential moment for US global health engagement. This change marks a significant US global health policy shift. While the office operates largely outside the public spotlight, it plays a
The decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to terminate multiple federal grants awarded to the American Academy of Pediatrics marks a significant turning point in the relationship between the federal government and one of the most influential pediatric organizations in the country. The move affects programs
Dengue fever has become one of the fastest-growing public health threats worldwide. This is driven by climate change, expanding mosquito habitats, and rapid urbanization. Despite infecting up to 400 million people annually, dengue remains a disease with limited treatment options. Furthermore, there are persistent gaps in prevention. To address these
The US food safety system is under renewed scrutiny. This comes after federal regulators issued warning letters to some of the country’s largest retailers. These retailers continued to sell recalled infant formula linked to a growing botulism outbreak. The action highlights systemic weaknesses in how recalls are executed at the
Open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act is unfolding against a backdrop of legislative indecision. This backdrop is reshaping consumer behavior and intensifying anxiety about health insurance affordability. Millions of Americans are making coverage choices without clarity on whether enhanced premium subsidies will continue. This situation has injected hesitation into
How Psychedelics Are Shaping Personal Identity in Unexpected Ways The growing global interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy has revealed a fascinating pattern. Many individuals report profound shifts in how they understand their identity, sexuality, and gender expression after guided psychedelic experiences. These changes rarely arise as sudden personality rewrites. Instead, they
Growing Access to Modern Screening Tools Innovations in self-testing methods are beginning to reshape how people engage with preventive healthcare. They create new pathways for early detection and patient-driven decision-making. As health systems across the country expand screening accessibility, technology companies and regulatory bodies accelerate efforts. They aim to bring
Growing Debate Over CDC’s New Vaccine Strategy A major shift in U.S. public health policy has placed national attention on how newborns should be protected from hepatitis B. The recent decision by advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to step away from the longstanding recommendation
The U.S. Department of Justice released an additional batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, adding new material that includes hundreds of references to President Donald Trump. The disclosure forms part of a broader, congressionally mandated effort to make public all federal records connected to Epstein’s activities,
The historical drama The Choral is set in 1916, at a moment when World War I was reshaping communities across Europe. Against the backdrop of global conflict, the film focuses on Ramsden, a fictional town in northern England whose peaceful appearance contrasts sharply with the reality of conscription, loss, and
The U.S. federal government is preparing to reinstate wage garnishment for student loan borrowers who remain in default, marking a major shift in federal student debt enforcement after several years of suspended collections. The policy change is expected to take effect in early 2026 and will gradually expand throughout the