More than half of all women in the United States are overweight or obese when they become pregnant. While being or becoming overweight during pregnancy can have potential health risks for moms, there are also hints that it may tip the scales for their kids to develop psychiatric disorders like autism or depression, which often […]
Buckle up, because Cyber Monday is here! If you’re a parent, that means you can score deals on kids toys, baby gear, and other items your family wants this holiday … at prices that are a smidge easier on the wallet. Chances are you’ve been eyeing the November-long early Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals […]
A new study finds that honey, unlike other sweeteners, may actually be good for cardiometabolic health. The benefits of honey were revealed in studies of people who ate a heavy diet containing 10% or less sugar. The study suggests that honey — particularly raw, monofloral honey ‚ may be a healthier replacement for sugar already […]
Vitamin D supplements do not prevent muscle symptoms in new statin users or affect the likelihood of discontinuing a statin due to muscle pain and discomfort, a substudy of the VITAL trial indicates. Among more than 2000 randomized participants, statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) were reported by 31% assigned to vitamin D and 31% assigned to […]
In a recent study published in PLOS Medicine, researchers determined the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of the primary coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination series. They determined VE against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reinfection, COVID-19-related hospitalization, and mortality. In this way, the researchers assessed the effect of time since vaccination during the predominance eras […]
In a recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers explored the lived experiences of individuals with post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (PASC) to understand the impact of the symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog on the various aspects of life including employment, […]
Uganda’s president extended a six-week lockdown Saturday on two districts at the epicenter of an an Ebola outbreak that has claimed 55 lives but said its spread was being curbed. Since the outbreak was declared on September 20, Ebola has spread across Uganda and reached the capital Kampala, though health authorities this week said case […]
A new study says that eight glasses of water a day is too much, while scientists have been taking to the radio to call out what they tag as #hydrationbollocks. To be really “well”, you’ve got to do four key things: eat a balanced diet, move daily, get a decent night’s sleep and hydrate. And […]
Being lonely is as bad for you as obesity or heart disease – and three million Britons are hit by it. But as our inspiring guide proves… You CAN beat loneliness and this is how Chronic loneliness has increased in the UK by 25 per cent since the pandemic Stats suggests 3.3 million adults – […]
The Hippocratic Oath is a long-standing tradition. But as the practice of medicine has evolved over the two millennia since the oath was created, the ancient text feels less and less applicable to today’s medical students. Instead of swearing by Apollo, medical school administrators, including those at Columbia, Yale, Washington University, and Mount Sinai’s Icahn […]
