Tag: public health
Europe’s climate policy shows unequal air quality gains across regions, new modelling reveals
Europe's climate policies will reduce air pollution but unequally, leaving disadvantaged regions with minimal health gains, according to a modelling…
How the immune system learns to remember threats: the science of innate and adaptive immunity
The immune system operates in two coordinated layers: an immediate innate response acting within minutes, and a slower adaptive response…
Exercise diversity matters as much as exercise volume, new research suggests
Analysis of 2.6 million people across four studies suggests that exercise diversity—the range of different movement types—predicts health benefits independently…
Most Cannabis Users Unaware of THC Potency, but Psychosis Risk Evidence Is Clear
Consumer awareness of THC concentration in cannabis products remains low, but scientific evidence linking THC dose to psychosis risk is…
How Minerals Shape Brain Function: Evidence from Neuroscience on Micronutrient Deficiency and Cognition
Minerals are fundamental to brain function, yet deficiencies remain widespread. Iodine, iron, copper, zinc, lithium, and chromium each regulate distinct…
Why Food Labels Alone Won’t Stop Child Obesity in Latin America—Evidence From Ecuador
Latin American countries have implemented front-of-package warning labels and advertising restrictions, yet childhood obesity continues to rise. Evidence from Ecuador…
Frozen and Canned Produce Offer Similar Nutritional Value to Fresh, Research Shows
Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables retain nutritional quality comparable to fresh produce, research shows. This finding addresses global dietary…
Even Light Smoking Raises Heart Disease Risk by 50–60%, Study Shows—and Quitting Doesn’t Fully Reverse It
A pooled analysis of 302,522 adults in PLOS Medicine found that smoking just 2–5 cigarettes daily elevates heart failure risk…