GLOBAL TRENDS

Depression is a big deal, especially for women who are of childbearing age. A recent study took a close look at how depression affects these women all over the world. The research used data from 1990 to 2021 to see how depression has changed over time and in different places. The study found that depression is a growing problem. It's not just about how many people h...

The world is seeing a big change in how young people's weight is distributed. More school-aged kids and teens are obese than underweight now. This is a huge deal because it shows how food environments are getting worse. Experts looked at data from 2000 to 2022. They found that about 188 million kids are obese. That's 1 in 10 kids. This number has tripled since 2000....