The U.S. saw a small increase in measles cases last week, an indicator that outbreaks are slowing down, though exposures at a busy airport in Colorado and a Shakira concert in New Jersey are keeping […]
Researchers comparing two injections commonly used to relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis—corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid—found that corticosteroid injections were associated with higher progression of the disease. The research was published today in Radiology. Hyaluronic acid […]
The U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis with higher rates of maternal mortality than any other high-income country. Social and economic factors, including income, are recognized determinants of maternal morbidity and mortality. In addition, […]
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women—a move immediately questioned by several public health experts.This article was originally published […]
Losing weight via lifestyle adjustments can deliver significant long-term health benefits, without the need for surgery or anti-obesity drugs. Alongside preventing diabetes, it can help ward off chronic conditions including arterial and pulmonary diseases as […]
Many mothers-to-be understand how important it is to look after their health—even before becoming pregnant. A mother’s health and lifestyle during the preconception period (the time before becoming pregnant) is not only linked with her […]
Australian researchers find people with type 2 diabetes could benefit from mindfulness practices. These findings were based on a systematic review, published in Integrative Medicine Research, in which researchers analyzed global evidence from 31 randomized […]
A research group has identified the so-called PNOC/NPY nerve cells in the brains of mice. When activated, these cells increase food intake and lead to obesity. Interestingly, these nerve cells are also present in the […]
An inexpensive, long-approved HIV drug can improve vision in patients with a blinding complication of diabetes more effectively and at a much lower cost than many existing treatments, an initial clinical trial suggests. Further, the […]
Scientists have unearthed surprising details about how our bodies handle insulin—the hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar and developing diabetes. The discovery could lead to better treatment of type 2 diabetes […]
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