A new WHO report shows that strong social ties can improve your health and lower the risk of early death. It highlights how loneliness and isolation are growing public health concerns worldwide. Find out why staying connected is as important as eating well or exercising. Read the full report here
Discover how building design affects our physical and mental well-being, impacts climate change, and reshapes entire communities. In this episode of the Health Spark podcast, we speak with Aakrity Madhan, a sustainability expert and Harvard University alumna, about the deep connections between health, the built environment, and global carbon emissions.
The World Health Organization has released its first global guideline for managing sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, a major step forward for millions of women at high risk of maternal death and complications. Watch to learn what this means for global health and why it matters now more than ever.
At COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted the critical link between climate change and public health, stressing that climate action is both an environmental priority and a pressing health requirement. WHO pointed out that rising temperatures, air pollution, and extreme weather events drive up non-communicable disease (NCDs) rates. What were […]
In recent years, the world has seen a marked rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and cancers. This trend, once primarily associated with high-income countries, is now escalating at an alarming rate in developing nations. Non-communicable diseases are now a leading cause of premature death and […]
Nutrition is a cornerstone of health and well-being, influencing everything from physical fitness to mental clarity. It encompasses the intake of food and nutrients necessary for the body to function properly, grow, and repair itself. As the foundation of a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition is crucial in preventing diseases, promoting overall health, and enhancing the […]
Obesity has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of the 21st century, significantly impacting individuals of all ages, particularly young people. The alarming rise in obesity rates among children and adolescents is not merely a cosmetic issue; it is a critical health concern that predisposes them to various non-communicable diseases (NCDs). […]
