In Indonesia, a person's weight can say a lot about their wealth. This is not a joke. It is a serious issue. Researchers looked into this. They found that those with more money tend to have a healthier weight. Those with less money often struggle with being overweight or obese. This is not fair. It
People's health habits change as they age. But why do some folks stick to good habits while others don't? It turns out, money plays a big role. A recent study looked at how people's lifestyles change over time in the US, UK, and China. The focus was on middle-aged and older adults. The study found t
In São Paulo, the wealthiest city in Brazil, a stark contrast exists between prosperity and poverty. This gap is painfully evident when looking at the lives of adolescents. Between 2015 and 2020, many young people aged 10 to 19 lost their lives to homicide. Most of these victims were male and Blac
Colon cancer is a big deal. It's the third most common cancer in the world. And it's getting worse in countries that are not super rich but not super poor either. This is a problem that needs attention. Let's talk about Asia. It's a huge place with lots of different countries. Some are doin
Fair access to COVID-19 vaccines is crucial, but we don't know much about the situation in Ethiopia. A recent study aims to change that by exploring how different social and geographical factors influence vaccine uptake there. Let's zoom in on what's happening. In Ethiopia, it's not just about havi
Let's take a ride through three decades of Denmark's teen health scene. Researchers have been keeping a keen eye on the health of young Danes, tracking fifteen different health factors. These include weight issues (both overweight and underweight), common pains like headaches and backaches, emotiona
