Fracture risk up with prediabetes before menopause transition

by Elana GotkineFor women in midlife, prediabetes before the menopause transition (MT) is associated with increased risk of incident fracture during and after the transition, according to a study publ

Updated on: March 16,2024 12

Fracture risk up with prediabetes before menopause transition

by Elana GotkineFor women in midlife, prediabetes before the menopause transition (MT) is associated with increased risk of incident fracture during and after the transition, according to a study publ

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more healthy sleep

by Erica Jansen,The ConversationCredit: Miriam Alonso from PexelsYou probably already know that how you eat before bed affects your sleep. Maybe you've found yourself still lying awake at 2

Updated on: March 26,2024 12

A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more healthy sleep

by Erica Jansen,The ConversationCredit: Miriam Alonso from PexelsYou probably already know that how you eat before bed affects your sleep. Maybe you've found yourself still lying awake at 2

Updated on:March 26,2024 12

Study demonstrates how pulse oximeters significantly overestimate readings in people with darker skin tones

by University of PlymouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPulse oximeters—one of the most common medical devices used in global health care—can provide significantly overestimated oxygen saturat

Updated on: March 23,2024 10

Study demonstrates how pulse oximeters significantly overestimate readings in people with darker skin tones

by University of PlymouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPulse oximeters—one of the most common medical devices used in global health care—can provide significantly overestimated oxygen saturat

Updated on:March 23,2024 10

What bodily secretions like blood, wax and tears can tell us about our health

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDry scalp? Blocked ears? Crusted eyes? Our bodies produce many different unusual, sometimes repellent secretions, and their fun

Updated on: March 23,2024 13

What bodily secretions like blood, wax and tears can tell us about our health

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDry scalp? Blocked ears? Crusted eyes? Our bodies produce many different unusual, sometimes repellent secretions, and their fun

Updated on:March 23,2024 13

Neighborhood poverty in childhood increases risk of death by unnatural causes, study finds

by Elana GotkineThe degree of neighborhood poverty in early childhood is significantly associated with death by unnatural causes in early adulthood, according to astudypublished online Feb

Updated on: March 23,2024 16

Neighborhood poverty in childhood increases risk of death by unnatural causes, study finds

by Elana GotkineThe degree of neighborhood poverty in early childhood is significantly associated with death by unnatural causes in early adulthood, according to astudypublished online Feb

Updated on:March 23,2024 16

Global health research suffers from a power imbalance. Decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field

by Oluwafemi Atanda Adeagbo, Brenda Yankam and Engelbert Bain Luchuo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMentorship is a cornerstone of the infrastructure supporting global health.

Updated on: March 18,2024 17

Global health research suffers from a power imbalance. Decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field

by Oluwafemi Atanda Adeagbo, Brenda Yankam and Engelbert Bain Luchuo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMentorship is a cornerstone of the infrastructure supporting global health.

Updated on:March 18,2024 17

US to strengthen protections for air travelers with wheelchairs

by Dennis ThompsonAir travel can be miserable for people with disabilities, particularly if an airline mishandles, damages or loses their wheelchair in transit.Now, the Biden Administration has propos

Updated on: March 16,2024 12

US to strengthen protections for air travelers with wheelchairs

by Dennis ThompsonAir travel can be miserable for people with disabilities, particularly if an airline mishandles, damages or loses their wheelchair in transit.Now, the Biden Administration has propos

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

Incarceration history tied to lower access to health care

by Lori SolomonAn incarceration history is associated with worse access to and receipt of health care, according to a study published online Feb. 23 inJAMA Health Forum.Jingxuan Zhao, M.P.H., fr

Updated on: March 16,2024 10

Incarceration history tied to lower access to health care

by Lori SolomonAn incarceration history is associated with worse access to and receipt of health care, according to a study published online Feb. 23 inJAMA Health Forum.Jingxuan Zhao, M.P.H., fr

Updated on:March 16,2024 10

Study: Physical activity can't counter cardiovascular risk associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

by Laval UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweete

Updated on: March 26,2024 19

Study: Physical activity can't counter cardiovascular risk associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

by Laval UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweete

Updated on:March 26,2024 19

Economic hard times make Swedes cut back on drinking

Booze consumption fell by 2.7 percent in Sweden last year.A slumping economy gave Swedes less to cheer about last year as alcohol consumption fell the most in nearly a decade in the Nordic country, ex

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

Economic hard times make Swedes cut back on drinking

Booze consumption fell by 2.7 percent in Sweden last year.A slumping economy gave Swedes less to cheer about last year as alcohol consumption fell the most in nearly a decade in the Nordic country, ex

Updated on:March 19,2024 19

Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger: How can parents keep children safe?

by Marika Guggisberg,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVirtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environm

Updated on: March 23,2024 10

Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger: How can parents keep children safe?

by Marika Guggisberg,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVirtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environm

Updated on:March 23,2024 10

Food watchdog lodges complaint over Nestle mineral water 'fraud'

Foodwatch has accused Nestle Waters and Sources Alma of fraudulently treating water they say is 'mineral water'Consumer watchdog Foodwatch said it was filing a legal complaint Wednesday agains

Updated on: March 18,2024 20

Food watchdog lodges complaint over Nestle mineral water 'fraud'

Foodwatch has accused Nestle Waters and Sources Alma of fraudulently treating water they say is 'mineral water'Consumer watchdog Foodwatch said it was filing a legal complaint Wednesday agains

Updated on:March 18,2024 20