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Global & U.S. Trends in Alternative Healing Modalities

Feb 6, 2025 | healthnews.com | Edvardas Garbenis |Lauryna Nelkinė

By analyzing Google search trends for 35 of the most prominent alternative healing modalities, we reveal a staggering 837% global increase in interest — from 7.09 million monthly searches in 2016 to 66.41 million in 2024. In the U.S. alone, the rise is also remarkable, with a 694% surge in search volume during the period.
Hidden Dangers of Spicy Food Challenges: Health Specialist’s Analysis

Sep 5, 2024 | healthnews.com | Edvardas Garbenis |Sandra Vigelienė |Lauryna Nelkinė

Spicy food challenges have surged in popularity in the last few years. These challenges entice participants to push their heat tolerance to the extreme — all for the thrill of online fame or a small cash prize. As millions watch content creators and random people on the streets endure the pain of these ultra-spicy foods, the question arises: what is really happening inside their bodies? Beyond the entertainment, what are the medical implications of consuming such extreme heat levels?
Most Dangerous and Safest Olympic Sports by Injury Rates

Aug 8, 2024 | healthnews.com | Edvardas Garbenis

Did you know that in some Olympic Sports, like BMX racing, there is a one-in-three chance that the contestant will be injured during the course of the event? On the other hand, some Olympic sports are very safe, like canoeing, with only a 2% chance of injury. Healthnews compiled and analyzed injury rates from the last four Summer Olympic Games (2008–2020) to reveal the most dangerous and safest Olympic sports.
Heat Index Report: Most Dangerous Travel Destinations for Summer 2024

Jul 9, 2024 | healthnews.com | Edvardas Garbenis

If you’re not a fan of the sun, these cities might find their way onto your 'do-not-visit' list. According to the latest global warming statistics, 2024 is on track to be the world’s warmest year on record. Nowadays, some places experience extreme heat not as an anomaly but as a regular event. From tropical megacities to arid desert civilizations, we've identified over 40 popular travel destinations where scorching temperatures are a routine part of life.
Data and Trends Team

Jun 13, 2024 | healthnews.com | Edvardas Garbenis |Nadzeya Sankovich

We are the Data and Trends team. Every week, we explore the latest statistics and trends to find and bring you data-driven stories covering everything related to health and wellness. We produce both long-term data projects and same-day interactive news stories. Our content is produced by professional writers and reviewed by the Healthnews Research team for all medical topics.
The Cost of Famous Biohacking Influencers’ Routines

Jun 10, 2024 | healthnews.com | Edvardas Garbenis

Have you ever wondered how much it would cost to adhere to the biohacking regimens of famous longevity influencers? Is living a long and healthy life only for the rich? To answer the question, this report explores the costs of biohacking routines of seven prominent figures in the field: Dave Asprey, Ben Greenfield, Tim Ferriss, Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Dr. Peter Attia, Dr. David Sinclair, and Bryan Johnson. All calculations are based only on publicly available data.
The Dark Side of Psilocybin Mushrooms: An Analysis of 10,000 ‘Trip’ Reports

May 29, 2024 | healthnews.com | Edvardas Garbenis

This article is intended for educational purposes only and does not imply any endorsement or approval from our side or reflect our views on the subject analyzed. Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal in many jurisdictions, and their use can be very harmful to your mental and physical health. In recent years, the popularity of psychedelics has surged, driven by emerging research highlighting their potential therapeutic benefits.
Healthcare Fraud Losses Hit Record Highs in Q1 2024

Apr 26, 2024 | healthnews.com | Edvardas Garbenis

Americans lost over $16 million in Q1 2024 to various types of healthcare fraud. U.S. citizens submitted 16,396 healthcare fraud reports to the FTC, of which 53% indicated losing money. The median reported loss was $258. Most victims were contacted through phone calls and used credit cards as a payment method. Most reports originated from Florida. The FTC received 1,562 complaints from people living in the Everglade State.
Federal agencies reported over 30,000 cyber incidents in FY22

May 31, 2023 | pmg-ky1.com | Edvardas Garbenis

Here, Atlas VPN covers the recently published FISMA report by the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the fiscal year 2022. The FISMA report published by the OMB provides information about the overall state of government information security, including challenges, progress, and incidents. In the fiscal year 2022, agencies saw fewer cyber incidents overall, which decreased by around 6%.