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Can sparkling water boost metabolism and help with weight loss?
Sparkling water is often seen as a simple, healthy drink—but could it also help with weight loss? New research suggests it may slightly boost how the body processes blood sugar and energy. However, the effect is very small, meaning it’s no substitute for diet and exercise.
KFF Health NewsFriday, April 17, 2026 - KFF Health News
World Health Day 2026: Together for health. Stand with science
On World Health Day 2026, celebrated on 7 April, WHO unites and mobilizes the world under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science.” celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet. The year‑long campaign spotlights both scientific achievements and the multilateral cooperation needed to turn evidence into action.
www.medicalnewstoday.comHow does eating ultra-processed foods affect your muscles?
Eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods was linked to higher fat accumulation in thigh muscles in a new study.
www.healio.comReal-world weight loss confers ‘meaningful’ reduction in cancer risk
Modest real-world weight loss may significantly reduce a person’s risk for cancer, according to results of a retrospective observational study.The risk reduction conferred by nonsurgical weight loss appeared consistent over multiple time intervals.
KFF Health NewsHow To Make a High-Deductible Health Plan Work for You - KFF Health News
Lower premiums often mean higher costs when you get sick and need care. Among the ways to plan ahead and soften the financial hit: health savings accounts, which act like a medical piggy bank.
www.bbc.comCuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.
www.medicalnewstoday.comAlzheimer's: High-dose flu vaccine may cut risk by 55%
Opting for the higher-than-standard dose of the flu vaccine may help lower Alzheimer's risk by more than half in adults over 65 years of age, a new study shows.
Early weight gain is linked to lifelong health consequences
Putting on weight earlier in life may be more dangerous than previously thought. Researchers found that early adulthood obesity significantly raises the risk of premature death, especially from major diseases like heart disease and diabetes. The longer the body carries excess weight, the greater the damage appears to be. Interestingly, cancer risk in women didn’t follow this pattern, suggesting other biological factors are at play.
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George W. Bush Presidential CenterGlobal health update: Apr. 8, 2026 | George W. Bush Presidential Center
STAT‘Medical nutrition’ helps keep my son, and many others, healthy. But insurance won’t cover it
Lifelong disorders require lifelong treatments.
Global Wellness InstituteLifestyle Medicine Initiative Trends for 2026 - Global Wellness Institute
Lifestyle Medicine Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Lisa Starr, Consultant for Wynne Business, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Wilfried Dreckmann, Founding Director of Spa Project, Germany TREND 1: Lifestyle Medicine as First-Line Therapy Lifestyle medicine is no longer adjunctive care. In 2026, health systems increasingly deploy evidence-based lifestyle interventions as first-line therapy for cardiometabolic disease, mental health conditions, musculoskeletal health and cancer survivorship—embedded into care pathways, quality…
KFF Health NewsThursday, April 9, 2026 - KFF Health News
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthHealthy diet in midlife may protect brain decades later | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Heart-healthy eating patterns may also promote long-term cognitive health.
KFF Health NewsFriday, March 27, 2026 - KFF Health News