Healthiest Communities in the US

Rural Hunterdon County in western New Jersey ranks fourth in the nation for health outcomes, boasting an average life expectancy of 82.9 years due to factors like open space, low stress, and healthy lifestyle options.

AI Death Calculator

Danish researchers have created an 'AI death calculator' that predicts life expectancy and wealth, but warn of fraudulent copycat apps online. The original chatbot is private and not accessible online. The AI uses data from health and demographic records to predict outcomes like fertility, obesity, cancer, and income.

Impact of Time-Restricted Eating on Cardiovascular Health

Research suggests that people who limit their eating to less than 8 hours per day may be more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to those who eat across 12-16 hours per day. Time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, has gained popularity for short-term benefits but may have long-term adverse effects.

Impact of Ultra-Processed Food on Health

Ultra-processed food is directly linked to 32 harmful effects on health, including a higher risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and early death. The world's largest review of its kind found that diets high in ultra-processed food are harmful to many aspects of health.

New Zealand Repealing Tobacco Sales Ban Law

New Zealand will repeal a law banning tobacco sales for future generations, with the toughest anti-tobacco rules in the world set to be scrapped, drawing criticism for the potential impact on health outcomes.

New Zealand to Repeal Law Banning Tobacco Sales

New Zealand is set to repeal a law banning tobacco sales for future generations, which would have implemented tough anti-tobacco rules. The decision has been criticized for ignoring health research and potentially harming vulnerable populations.