Public Health

7 articles

Abstract representation of a healthy gut microbiome with a subtle shadow symbolizing the risk of colon cancer in young adults.
Healthy Living

Gut health impacts colon cancer risk, study finds

Bowel cancer rates among under-24s increased by 96% between the early 1990s and 2022, a dramatic rise documented by BakeryAndSnacks .

Ryan Patel·June 10, 2026
Split image showing a crowded bar and an empty table with a bottle, illustrating disparities in alcohol consumption related to income and affordability.
Drinks

Alcohol Consumption: Income & Affordability Disparities

Romania recorded the highest per-capita alcohol consumption in 2022 at a staggering 17.

Daniel Moretti·June 9, 2026
A cluttered bar counter with ready-to-drink cocktails, symbolizing the fragmented regulatory landscape and potential public health concerns.
Drinks

Fragmented 2026 cocktail rules could harm public health

The ready-to-drink cocktail market is projected to swell to USD 60.

Daniel Moretti·June 7, 2026
A person walking on a sun-dappled forest path, surrounded by lush green trees, symbolizing the mental and physical benefits of outdoor wellness.
Wellness

What are the benefits of outdoor wellness for mental and physical health?

In a study involving more than 56,000 students across China, healthier-weight children were significantly more likely to attend schools surrounded by more greenery.

Chloe Bennett·June 7, 2026
Teenager engrossed in social media feed showcasing unhealthy food advertisements promoted by influencers and celebrities.
Nutrition

Social media ads for unhealthy foods fuel bad habits

Nearly 90% of food and beverage products advertised by top celebrities and influencers on Instagram are not permitted for advertisement to adolescents, according to World Health Organization (WHO) gui

Ryan Patel·June 7, 2026
Split image showing a person sleeping soundly and a healthy, glowing human heart, symbolizing the link between sleep and cardiovascular wellness.
Food

Sleep Disorders, Chronotype Raise Heart Disease Risk

A groundbreaking study, tracking nearly 1 million U.

Isabella Cortez·June 5, 2026
Shoppers in a Canadian supermarket examining food packages with new, clear front-of-pack nutrition labels, highlighting informed purchasing decisions.
Nutrition

North American Food Label Overhaul Sparks Consumer Engagement

By December 31, 2025, front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labels will become mandatory on most packaged foods sold in Canada, fundamentally changing how consumers rapidly assess their purchases.

Ryan Patel·June 3, 2026