Cart is empty Preeclampsia—the life-threatening surge in blood pressure that strikes 1 in 25 pregnancies—is an enigmatic condition. Each year, it causes the deaths of more than 70,000 women worldwide. Because scientists do not know what causes it, they lack targeted strategies to treat it.
ADA: Glycemic control up with weekly icodec versus daily insulin glargine
For adults with type 2 diabetes, glycemic control is significantly better with once-weekly icodec than once-daily insulin glargine U100, according to a study published online June 24 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, held from June 23 to 26 in San Diego.
Best practices ID’d for management of pediatric inguinal hernias
Issues related to the assessment and management of inguinal hernias in children are discussed in a clinical report published online June 26 in Pediatrics.
Protect your baby from the sun’s harmful UV rays
Summer’s here and the Mayo Clinic says babies need protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays, too.
Can parents give their children too much attention?
Parents today spend more time with their children than ever before. Yet, at the same time, they worry more than previous generations about doing enough—believing a lack of engagement may harm their child’s future success and well-being.
Do these seven things really stop mosquitoes biting you?
There’s one animal that ruins summer evenings: the mosquito. While mosquitoes don’t carry any diseases in the U.K., their itchy bites are far from fun.
Dirty tea towels are breeding grounds for harmful bacteria. Here’s how to clean them properly
Kitchens can harbor all sorts of germs and bacteria. These can arrive via humans, pets, uncooked food or even plants, meaning that a high proportion of foodborne infections are acquired directly within the home.
Five questions for African countries that want to build climate-resilient health systems
Every day seems to bring a new headline about a devastating climate event. African countries aren’t spared. A “rain bomb” in South Africa. Flooding in Nigeria. Cyclones battering Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Madagascar. Drought in Kenya.
AI could democratize nutritional advice, but safety and accuracy must come first
When you search online to see how people are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, you will quickly find that food requests are popular. More specifically, users are seeking help with menu planning to meet their personal dietary goals.
Children’s movement affects health and development but research is lacking in Africa: Here’s why
Children’s health and development depend on how much time they spend doing physical activity, being sedentary and sleeping.