Tag: Prevention
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Cold Weather Warning: 5 Things Arthritis Patients Must Do Before Winter Hits
Winter Is a Test for Joints — Here Are 5 Essential Preparations As temperatures drop, many people with arthritis notice increased joint pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. With a proactive plan, you can minimize winter-related symptoms and keep your joints moving. These five practical steps blend warmth, movement, nutrition, mental health, and protective habits to…
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RSV Immunization for Infants: What Parents Need to Know
Understanding RSV and Why Immunization Matters Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common illness that can cause serious breathing problems in some babies. While most infants recover at home, RSV can lead to prolonged symptoms and, in vulnerable children, require medical care. Immunization strategies are evolving, offering new ways to protect infants during the RSV…
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Obesity Redefined: Study finds nearly 70% of US adults would be obese under new criteria
New obesity criteria shift the goalposts A landmark study from Mass General Brigham applies an updated obesity framework to a large US dataset and finds a dramatic reclassification: 68.6% of adults would be labeled obese under the new criteria, compared with 42.9% under the traditional BMI-alone standard. The jump is most pronounced among those with…
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Flu Cases Surge in Quezon City as Children Bear the Brunt of Illness
Urgent Flu Surge in Quezon City The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) has reported a notable rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) in 2025, with a 67 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. From January 1 to October 13, 2025, the city recorded 2,070 ILI cases, signaling a heightened period of…
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Social prescribing for young people: mapping pathways to community-based wellbeing and early intervention
Introduction: social prescribing as a potential prevention pathway for adolescents Adolescence is a period of rapid physical, emotional, and social change. Fostering social connectedness outside the family is central to identity development and mental wellbeing. This systematic mapping review examines how social prescribing and related community-based wellbeing activities may serve as prevention and early intervention…
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Social prescribing and community-based wellbeing for adolescents: mapping pathways to prevention and early intervention
Introduction: a growing need for prevention in adolescent mental health Adolescent mental health is increasingly drawing attention in primary care, schools, and communities. The COVID-19 era intensified demand, while specialist services often struggle to meet needs promptly. Although social prescribing has gained traction for adults, its application to children and young people (CYP) remains limited…
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Your DNA and cannabis: genes linked to use and risk
DNA and cannabis: what a new study reveals Researchers have long asked how much our choices around cannabis are shaped by biology versus environment. A landmark study from the University of California, San Diego, in collaboration with DNA testing service 23andMe, provides fresh evidence that genetics play a meaningful role in cannabis use, how often…
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5 Health Hacks to Live Beyond 100, According to a Stanford-Trained Longevity Doctor
Five science-backed hacks to push beyond a century For decades, researchers and clinicians have explored ways to extend human life while preserving health. Dr. Peter Attia, a Stanford-trained physician and longevity expert, argues that longevity hinges on preventing the “Four Horsemen” of disease—heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, and metabolic dysfunction. He outlines five practical strategies that…
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World Arthritis Day 2025: Dwarka orthopaedic specialist explains why younger adults have become vulnerable to arthritis
World Arthritis Day 2025 spotlight: Arthritis is no longer an old-age issue On World Arthritis Day 2025, leading orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Akhilesh Rathi from Dwarka, New Delhi, highlights a troubling shift: arthritis is increasingly affecting younger adults in their 20s and 30s. In a candid interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Rathi, who leads robotic joint…
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Surge in tick paralysis as SE Queensland pets fight for life
Alarm bells for SE Queensland pet owners as tick paralysis cases rise Vets across southeast Queensland are sounding the alarm as a sharp spike in tick paralysis cases overwhelms clinics from the Gold Coast to Brisbane and Ipswich. Dozens of pets are fighting for their lives, with some families facing heartbreaking decisions as treatment costs…