Gestational diabetes: Continuous glucose monitoring can reduce risk of excessive birth weight

December 4, 2025 Medical Xpress.com

An international research team led by the Medical University of Vienna has shown that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in women with gestational diabetes can reduce the risk of a newborn with above-average birth weight. The study, published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, is the first multicenter randomized controlled trial to demonstrate the advantages of the digital method over conventional self-monitoring of blood glucose using finger pricks and opens up new perspectives for the targeted care of women with gestational diabetes.

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Will a nutritional supplement help you run better?

October 10, 2025 The Conversation

Whether you jog to keep fit or compete in marathons, the physically demanding sport of running can deplete the body of essential nutrients. During a race like a half-marathon, a runner’s metabolism — or ability […]

Setting Boundaries: Nurturing a Healthy Partnership

July 15, 2023 Community Partners

What Are Boundaries? As the word portrays, boundaries in a relationship help each person establish expectations with their partner. Boundaries can help you communicate what you are comfortable with and what you are willing to […]

The Key to a Strong Relationship? Communication

August 2, 2023 Community Partners

Effective communication is the foundation of any strong, healthy relationship. This article will explore the key elements required to build better communication between partners. We’ll cover the importance of active listening, using empathy and understanding […]

Exposure to common air pollutants alters adolescent brain development, study finds

December 19, 2025 Medical Xpress.com

Physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University warn that exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child’s developing brain.This article was originally [...]
First pediatric heart and liver dual organ transplant performed

December 19, 2025 Medical Xpress.com

Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) successfully performed the hospital’s first-ever heart and liver dual organ transplant, with support from dozens of team members across 25 [...]
Young children more likely to visit ER after virtual care than in-person visits, study shows

December 19, 2025 Medical Xpress.com

A new Ontario-based study finds that children aged three months to two years are more likely to visit the emergency department (ED) within three days [...]