While cloth and medical masks do a good job of protecting us from viral particles, studies show masks also can be effective at filtering common allergens, which typically float around in much larger sizes, making them easier to block. Written by Dani Blum As we head into our second pandemic spring, many of us may […]
Longer exposure to obesity is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, shows study
According to the researchers, the results highlight the importance of overweight or obesity in early adulthood as risk factors for adult diabetes. A new study has found that longer and sustained exposure to obesity is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Published in the journal Diabetologia, the research team from Indiana University […]