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Thailand's wellness industry exploded by 28.4% in 2023, claiming the world's highest growth rate as global consumers invest trillions in longevity and preventive health. The country now ranks 8th globally in healthcare quality and is transforming ancient healing wisdom into cutting-edge wellness innovation.
A new study brings encouraging news for the half million Americans who survived childhood cancer. Testing their heart health early works just as well as expensive counseling sessions.
A growing movement of parents is bringing back bike rides, boredom, and face-to-face play as concerns mount over excessive screen time replacing childhood experiences. The interim U.S. Surgeon General is backing their efforts with practical guidance for families.
The Well Done Foundation is tackling one of America's hidden environmental problems by plugging abandoned oil wells that leak methane and contaminate water. Led by Curtis Shuck, this scrappy team has developed expertise in sealing dangerous wells across the country.
Thailand is transforming its ancient massage traditions into a booming health economy with its first national wellness expo. Over 50,000 visitors will experience free traditional massages, VR heritage displays, and business opportunities that could position Thailand as a global wellness hub.
Fifty wellness entrepreneurs gathered in Lagos for Nigeria's first Wellness Impact Forum, where seven received funding and professional support to transform passion projects into sustainable businesses. Founder Tolu Eletu is building structure and credibility for an industry ready to go global.
Saudi Arabia's luxury coastal wellness resort AMAALA has been recognized by the Global Wellness Institute as a leading example of sustainable, health-focused development. The recognition marks a major milestone for the Kingdom's Vision 2030 transformation into a global tourism hub.
Mexico's government just hired the cutest wellness officer you've ever seen. Meet Rollo, the adopted mixed-breed puppy now officially working at the National Palace to boost everyone's emotional well-being.
Childhood Cancer International's survivor network, SurNet, brought together childhood cancer survivors worldwide in 2025 through webinars, shared stories, and advocacy. The growing community is now expanding partnerships to reach even more survivors seeking connection and hope.
University of Utah students can now access all health and wellness services through a single website that connects them to mental health support, medical care, and basic needs in one place. The new Wellness Hub aims to remove barriers for students who previously had to navigate multiple departments to find help.
Saudi Arabia's Amaala resort has been named among the world's leading wellness developments by the Global Wellness Institute for its regenerative tourism approach. The Red Sea destination will cap visitors at 500,000 annually while running entirely on renewable energy. ---
A new framework maps how autonomous wellness robots can address staffing shortages and help seniors thrive across seven dimensions of health. The Care Robot Autonomy Scale offers a roadmap from today's basic reminders to full wellness support within a decade.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's new CEO says a "once-in-a-lifetime" breakthrough moment is happening right now in childhood cancer treatment. Survival rates have soared from 20% to over 80% since 1962, and the goal of making all childhood cancers easily treatable is closer than ever.
French researchers have pinpointed the exact brain cells that store early childhood scent memories, explaining why a simple smell can transport you back decades. The discovery reveals that special cells formed on day one of life capture our first pleasant experiences.
Shoppers tired of empty promises are pushing wellness companies to prove their products actually work. The brands winning now are ditching vague claims for clear, credible science.
A childhood cancer survivor is hosting her second annual fairytale gala to support families navigating the toughest fight of their lives. Last year's event raised over $100,000 for essential needs like food, travel, and childcare.
Jenny Liu, former CEO of celebrity hotspot Dogpound gym, just closed a $5 million fund to back wellness startups led by women and minority founders. Her new fund, Crush It Ventures, is already investing in companies that help people feel better, inside and out.
Indian cricket star Axar Patel, who helped India win the T20 World Cup 2026, has a love story that started in their childhood friend circle in Gujarat. His wife Meha, a nutritionist, has been his anchor from local cricket grounds to global glory.
A Georgia grandfather has kept a deathbed promise to his granddaughter for 11 years, raising nearly $1 million through an annual golf tournament that funds childhood cancer research and helps struggling families. Joe Posey's Labor Day tradition honors Mary Elizabeth's final wish that no other child would suffer like she did.
All 36 Nigerian state governors have pledged to make early childhood development a top priority, recognizing that investing in the first five years of life shapes the nation's future. The commitment comes as part of a push to turn existing policies into real action at the state level.
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