Birth of Large-for-Gestational Age Infants Increases the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes for Mothers
Gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, is known to increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes for pregnant people later in
Healthy Lifestyle May Protect Against Long COVID
A new study suggests that people who contract COVID-19 are at risk of experiencing long-term health consequences, but a healthy lifestyle may provide protection against
Vitamin D supplements may lower diabetes risk in pre-diabetic
Vitamin D supplements are commonly used to protect against bone loss and fractures. However, new research suggests another benefit for people with pre-diabetes: it may
American heart month – enjoy your best heart
February is designated as American Heart Month in the United States. This observance is aimed at raising awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of
Cancer-free future – World Cancer Day
This World Cancer Day, WHO urges all governments to act now to detect breast cancer earlier, diagnose it faster, treat it better and give everyone
WHO Announces Pandemic Transition Point, Urges Continued Action Against COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the pandemic has reached a “transition point”. However, this does not mean the public health emergency of international
COVID Measures set to Expire as America Returns to Normalcy
The White House’s COVID emergency measures will come to an end in May. President Biden told Congress of the plan, opposing the House Republicans’ proposal
Obesity Surgery: The Most Effective Tool for Reducing Mortality Risk from Related Diseases
A new study of nearly 22,000 people who had weight loss surgery in Utah found that the procedure reduces the risk of premature death, particularly
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle may decrease memory decline in older adults
A study published in The BMJ found that older adults in China who maintain a healthy lifestyle, particularly a healthy diet, experience slower memory decline.
Increased daily physical activity linked to a lower likelihood of respiratory infections in children
A study of 104 Polish children published in Pediatric Research suggests that increased daily physical activity is linked to a lower likelihood of contracting upper
Obesity may reduce the benefits of Vitamin D supplements: Study
A new study has found that people who are overweight or obese may not experience the same benefits from taking vitamin D supplements as those
COVID-19 poses serious health risks during pregnancy
Pregnant women who are infected with the virus and who contract COVID-19 have a 7-fold increased risk of dying and being admitted to an intensive