An entire generation of teenagers has grown up scrolling through screens before sleep, counting likes instead of counting stars. Across the United States and Europe, doctors, researchers, and parents are asking the same question: has social media made adolescence emotionally harder? Recent data from the World Health Organization, Pew Research Center, and leading medical institutions, … Read more
The happiest states in the US in 2025 tell a clear story about life across the country. The scores come from data on health, jobs, safety, income, and community. Each state is ranked from 50 to 1, so you can see where people face the hardest challenges and where life feels steady. Happiness is tied … Read more
By 2025, 1 in 5 adults worldwide is projected to have obesity, yet no country is on track to meet the 2025 targets. Low- and middle-income countries are seeing the fastest increases, the highest obesity rates, and the lowest chances of meeting WHO targets. A high BMI costs global healthcare systems $990 billion each year, … Read more
Cardioversion, a life-saving jolt to reset erratic heartbeats, isn’t without its edge. About 1 in 1,000 patients face fatal risks in 2025, spotlighting the stakes of this critical procedure. For the 3.5 million Americans battling atrial fibrillation, it’s a gamble that often pays off, restoring normal rhythm with a success rate topping 90% when done … Read more