Global Child Mortality Rate Hits Historic Low — 5 Million Fewer Child Deaths Per Year Than in 2000
UNICEF's annual report reveals that global child mortality has fallen to its lowest level ever recorded, with 5 million fewer children dying annually compared to the year 2000. Advances in vaccine distribution, oral rehydration therapy, and community health worker programs have driven the decline. Sub-Saharan Africa saw the most dramatic improvement, with child mortality dropping 65% over 24 years — a testament to sustained global health investment.
New Study Shows 30-Minute Daily Walk Reduces Dementia Risk by 40% in Adults Over 60
A landmark 10-year study of 80,000 adults published in The Lancet confirms that walking just 30 minutes a day reduces the risk of developing dementia by 40% in people over 60. The research, which controlled for diet, genetics, and other lifestyle factors, found that the benefit was consistent across all demographic groups and was most pronounced in those who began the habit after age 65. Neurologists say the finding reinforces the brain-protective power of even modest physical activity.