Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground as stories develop. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which highlights American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important … Read more
For National Nutrition Month, NYC Health + Hospitals Celebrate Over 2.8 Million Plant-Based Meals Served to Patients The health system is launching a plant-based meal program in March 2022 Scientific studies have shown that a plant-based eating pattern is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and … Read more
Hyrox grew by more than 1,000% in five years, from less than 700 participants in its Hamburg debut in 2017 to some 550,000 athletes across 80-plus races in the 2025 season. That year, the company generated a reported revenue of $130 million. Until the end of 2026, Hyrox projects more than 1.3 million athletes participating … Read more
NEW DELHI, March 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to an in-depth study published by Vyansa Intelligence, the Weight Management and Wellness Market in Brazil is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 4.1% during 2026–2032. Market growth is primarily driven by increasing awareness of preventive healthcare, rising prevalence of obesity and lifestyle-related conditions, and … Read more
When a cancer patient suggested that she try a drug to lose weight, Anisa Iyer first learned the name Ozempic. But then 32-year-old Iyer, a nurse at a private hospital in Delhi who has been obese for years, discovered the drug was costing £200 to £300 a month. “We’re a middle-class family,” she says. “We … Read more
By law, insurers must cover mental and physical health equally in Georgia. But advocates say the new fines aren’t enough to make plans on paper a reality. ATLANTA – Georgia’s landmark mental health parity law is being hailed as the “gold standard” when it passes in 2022, requiring insurers to treat mental health care the … Read more