University of Leicester and University of Cambridge researchers found no significant difference in maternal weight change or offspring birth weight among pregnant women with gestational diabetes who followed a reduced-energy diet. Modest reductions in long-acting insulin therapy and improved glycemic control were observed.
Electric vehicle fires may raise cancer risk for communities
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on roads, they bring new health concerns for firefighters and the community, new research shows.
‘All in your head’: When doctors misdiagnose autoimmune disease as psychosomatic
Feeling disbelieved when knowing that there is something very wrong with your body can have devastating and long-term consequences. One of the most obvious consequences is that you won’t get the correct treatment and support.
Arsenic exposure associated with increased risk of kidney disease
Epidemiologists at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health have identified a link between arsenic and indicators of kidney disease. The research is published in the Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology.
3D-printed knee implants promise enhanced quality and reliability of alloy material
Customized 3D-printed medical implants are becoming more common, and a new study has taken this technology to the next level. Researchers at Naton Biotechnology have developed the world’s first laser 3D-printed total knee implant, which has received official approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration as an innovative medical device.
Food insecurity grows as families grapple with cost-of-living crisis, report shows
A wide-ranging survey of households throughout the Illawarra and Shoalhaven has revealed that more than a third have experienced food insecurity over the past year.
I’m a medical forensic examiner. Here’s what people can expect from a health response after a sexual assault
An estimated 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men in Australia have experienced sexual violence.
How London’s ultra low emission zone is making positive changes for children’s health
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is transforming children’s journeys to school by making streets safer, improving perceptions of air quality and encouraging children to live healthier lives. A new study published in BMJ Open highlights its benefits, with many families noticing cleaner air and safer roads. However, it also reveals challenges, particularly for those living in outer boroughs who are more reliant on the car and may struggle to adapt.
How ‘two-hit stress’ during pregnancy changes the brain and behavior in mice
Having one traumatic experience is bad enough. If you’ve constantly experienced stress since before birth, you may be in for an especially tough time. Our emotions may be influenced by infections experienced in the mother’s womb. This can result from two-hit stress, where an infection during pregnancy is followed by social stress during postpartum development.
Tiny pacemakers can safely stabilize newborns’ hearts for up to two years
A pacemaker modified for newborns’ tiny bodies safely and effectively stabilized their heart rhythms for up to two years, according to new research published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.