Part of the weight loss market was hit hard in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing recession forced the closure of health clubs and many retail weight loss centers.

The competitive $15 billion U.S. chiropractic services industry, populated by nearly 40,000 offices, held up well during the COVID-19 pandemic, being classified as an essential service.

With more than 81 million COVID-19 cases and 1.7 million deaths worldwide as of December 2020, as per the World Health Organization (WHO), the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be an ongoing problem and is expected to have a long-term impact on home healthcare products.

International trade data can represent an accurate barometer of the state of the health of the global economy, even more so in the current extraordinary circumstances, that require up-to-date monitoring for companies involved in international business.

Health coaching has emerged as a $7 billion service market, with a strong growth outlook. There are now an estimated 128,000 health coaches and health educators that advise and motivate clients to change bad lifestyle habits and to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes.

The Coronavirus pandemic created new risks for patients and care givers alike. Significant new safety practices and costs will be standard for years to come—perhaps forever, as we seek to eliminate the spread of the Coronavirus as well as any future viral threats.

Telemedicine technology was never a part of mainstream medical practice a few years back. However, in the last three to five years, the dynamics of the healthcare industry have changed due to a shift to direct-to-consumer telemedicine services, which gained significant attention from both investors and patients.

Chronic lower back pain (CLBP) is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. The prevalence of CLBP in adults has grown significantly over the last ten years.