Global Challenges

External Signs of Malnutrition

Malnutrition occurs when the body does not receive the necessary nutrients to function properly. It can result from an insufficient intake of calories, protein, vitamins, or minerals, and it affects…

deka October 9, 2025

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What Kills Faster – Smoking or Alcohol?

Both smoking and alcohol are major risk factors for serious diseases and premature death. They damage the body in different ways, but both shorten life expectancy significantly. The answer to…

deka August 25, 2025

Danger Global Challenges Public Health

The Impact of Plastic on Human Hormones

Plastic is an essential part of modern life, present in packaging, household items, clothing, and even food storage containers. However, certain chemicals used in plastics can leach into food, water,…

deka August 12, 2025

Danger Global Challenges

School Shootings: What Medical and Mental Health Experts Say

School shootings have become one of the most disturbing and tragic forms of violence in modern society. While they are most prevalent in the United States, the emotional shock and…

deka August 7, 2025

Global Challenges Public Health Space Weather

The Effects of Cosmic Radiation on Human Health

Cosmic radiation refers to high-energy particles originating from outer space that travel at nearly the speed of light. These particles include protons, electrons, and atomic nuclei, and they come from…

deka August 5, 2025

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Modern Cancer Treatments: How Medicine Is Changing the Fight Against Cancer

Cancer is a complex group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. While a cancer diagnosis once meant very limited treatment options, today’s modern cancer therapies are…

deka July 17, 2025

Danger Global Challenges Public Health

Smoking and Its Impact on DNA

Smoking is a well-known cause of numerous health problems, including cancer, heart disease, and lung damage. One of the less visible but highly damaging effects of smoking is its impact…

deka July 15, 2025

Global Challenges Public Health Smart & Healthy

Insomnia: Causes, Effects, and How to Overcome It

What Is Insomnia? Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get restorative sleep—even when conditions are right. It can be short-term…

deka July 14, 2025

Global Challenges

A Global Health Crisis Unfolding

Over the last five decades, the world has seen a dramatic surge in diseases linked to overweight and obesity. Once considered issues of high-income countries, these conditions are now widespread…

deka June 28, 2025

Global Challenges

The Rise of Mental Health Disorders Over the Last 50 Years

Over the past half-century, the world has seen a significant increase in the prevalence of mental health disorders. Conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia are no longer rare…

deka June 20, 2025