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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.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Nadzeya Sankovich
In a world where health consciousness is on the rise, examining the best-selling healthy products across the G7 nations offers a glimpse into how global preferences are shaping up. This report explores the favorite health products from these nations, showing what people are adding to their daily routines to improve their well-being. Our study looks closely at the most popular marketplaces and chains, analyzing products based on sales and customer feedback.
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Apr 28, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Nadzeya Sankovich
Curious about which countries are most obsessed with dieting? Spoiler alert: United States makes the list, but not at the top. To answer this question, we turned to Google Trends. This tool effectively assesses public interest by monitoring the frequency and patterns of specific search terms on Google over time. It helps identify a search term's global traction at any given moment.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Nadzeya Sankovich
If health is a top priority for you, especially when choosing where to live, you'll find this guide to the world's healthiest cities invaluable.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Nadzeya Sankovich
Here's a look at average dental treatment costs in the Group of Seven (G7) countries. The focus is on five key dental treatments: cleaning, crowns, root canals, tooth extractions, and fillings. Many shy away from the dentist's chair, while others can't even afford it. Regular dental visits, however costly they may seem, are an investment in prevention, ultimately more economical than the cure. But maintaining a healthy smile goes beyond just brushing, flossing, and yearly check-ups.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Nadzeya Sankovich
Individuals of diverse gender identities experience menstruation, with women traditionally being the primary consumers of menstrual products. As we approach International Women's Day, our team examined the financial burden of menstrual products, which varies widely across countries. This report by Healthnews explores the cost disparities of the most commonly used menstrual product — pads.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Nadzeya Sankovich
Fast food outlets do offer nutritious choices for children. Below is a comparison of the healthiest and least healthy options available at 10 popular fast food restaurants. When you think of a nutritious meal, fast food burgers and fries aren’t the first things that come to mind. However, several top fast food chains, including Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s, and Subway, now claim to offer healthier alternatives for children.
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Feb 23, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Nadzeya Sankovich
The cost of treating pain and fever varies significantly across countries. Although this may appear to be a minor detail, it is essential for enhancing consumer understanding and facilitating comparisons of healthcare accessibility. This report outlines the countries where paracetamol prices are at their highest and where they are most affordable, utilizing global data.
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Feb 20, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Nadzeya Sankovich
In the analysis of data from all 50 states in 2023, the Healthnews team found a significant correlation — regions with higher stress levels tend to have elevated obesity rates. This indicates a close connection between stress and health, impacting both mental and physical well-being. Based on the collected statistics, West Virginia has the highest obesity rate at 40.60%, alongside a notably high stress level score of 57.58. This trend is closely followed by Kentucky, Alabama, and Mississippi.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Nadzeya Sankovich
The biggest cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States is cigarette smoking. In a new report, the Healthnews research team has pinpointed a stark correlation. States grappling with the highest rates of lung cancer, heart disease, and COPD — key indicators of the lethal impact of smoking — are those with the most lenient smoking regulations.
