Study Reveals Persistent Food Insecurity in Formerly Redlined Areas

23 August 2026

Poor housing, high crime and underperforming schools may have a greater influence on access to healthy food than transportation or income in neighbourhoods historically affected…

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Smokers Left Behind by Health Systems in the World’s Poorest Countries

22 August 2026

Only 13 low- and middle-income countries provide smokers with the full range of support needed to quit, leaving around 1.3 billion people without access to…

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PCB Contamination Detected in Chinese Tea, but Consumer Health Risks Remain Low

17 August 2026

Tea is enjoyed by millions of people every day, but tea leaves can also accumulate traces of persistent environmental pollutants during cultivation and production. A…

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Socioeconomic Disadvantage Is Associated with Greater Physical Decline with Age

16 August 2026

In England and Canada, socioeconomic disadvantage is associated with poorer physical function and greater declines as people age, according to a study published August 13…

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Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors

9 August 2026

Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor lighting are significantly more likely to experience falls, according to…

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Study Highlights How Social Inequality Hinders Physical Activity

7 August 2026

A decade-long study of residents in São Paulo, Brazil, has found that inequalities in leisure-time physical activity have widened, with exercise increasingly concentrated among socially…

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Living Environment May Affect Women’s Heart Health for Decades, Study Suggests

25 July 2026

Women who live in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods may face poorer heart health for decades and experience a faster decline as they approach menopause, according to…

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Study Links Extreme Heat to Higher Mental Health Hospitalization Rates

15 July 2026

As the United States recovers from its 4 July heatwave, a new study warns that prolonged extreme heat may increase hospitalisations for mental health and…

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The Unseen Environment: How Our Surroundings Shape Disease

8 July 2026

From the air we breathe to the food we eat, people are continually exposed to thousands of chemicals, yet understanding how these substances influence health…

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Bringing Toxoplasmosis Into Focus: A Global Call for Recognition

29 June 2026

An estimated one-third of the world’s population carries the Toxoplasma parasite, yet the serious health consequences of infection remain widely overlooked. One of the most…

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Study Finds Paid Paternal Leave Supports Fathers’ Mental Well-Being

27 June 2026

A new study from Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has found that paid paternal leave plays an important…

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UK Heatwaves Highlight Growing Risks for Older and Vulnerable Adults

24 June 2026

Older adults, care home residents, and people living in poor-quality housing are facing increasing risks from extreme heat, according to new research that warns the…

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