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Breaking the stigma: nurturing mental health in community and faith
In this article, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I want to emphasize a critical issue that resonates deeply with many of us: mental health. Mental health has emerged as a ...
13 new obesity drugs could hit the market by 2029 amid surging demand
Beginning in 2024, the number of obesity drug launches is expected to climb significantly, reaching a peak of four launches per year in 2027 and 2028. In comparison, only three products were ...
Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’
In a 2022 report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 19% of active duty service members were obese, up ...
What Do Weight-Loss Drugs Mean for Diet Industry Built on Eating Less and Exercise?
A little over a year ago, the 58-year-old Manhattan resident went on a new weight-loss drug called semaglutide (Wegovy). He's ...
What Is Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancer: Introduction. American Cancer Society. Key statistics for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. How common is pancreatic cancer?. American Cancer Society.
Diabetes patient tragically dies after vital hospital letter sent to the wrong GP surgery
A devastated sibling has shared the heart-wrenching tale of her brother's sudden death at 35 due to unchecked diabetes after a critical medical letter was mistakenly sent to the wrong GP surgery.
Is It OK for People with Diabetes to Eat Strawberries?
Strawberries, which are high in antioxidants and fiber, are part of a balanced diet. People with diabetes don’t have to avoid them, but it‘s important to know how they affect blood sugar.
Diabetes epidemic affects 700,000 people in Hampton Roads, survey says
An epidemic is the widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community and that is what diabetes has become. It ...
What We’re Reading: FDA Approves UTI Antibiotic; Ozempic, Wegovy Price Investigation; US Births Fall
The FDA recently approved an antibiotic for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women; a Senate committee ...
These Black Women Launched Their Own Digital Platform To Help Curb The Diabetes Epidemic
Registered dietitians and entrepreneurs Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones launched Diabetes to transform the landscape of ...
Emulsifiers in processed foods may increase risk of diabetes
Emulsifiers -- substances that are essential ingredients in processed foods -- appear to increase people's risk of Type 2 ...
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday by the Centers for ...
Shaping Mental Wellness: Navigating Mental Health Statistics in UK Education
Mental Health Statistics in UK Education
Unveiling the State of Global Health: Analyzing WHO’s 2023 Health Statistics
Discover WHO’s pivotal 2023 health report! Uncover key global health trends, the lasting impact of COVID-19.
NIST researchers develop magnetics-based analyte sensor
Sensing platform uses magnetized hydrogels and a smartphone’s magnetometer to measure glucose concentration in test samples ...
A nanophotonic fiber-tip solution to detect the ultrasmall
In the future, the new sensor will be used in studies to control and evaluate ... ‘Lab-on-fiber’ technologies have been used to detect biological cells at the micrometer scale (1000 times larger than ...
Innovative sensing platform unlocks ultrahigh sensitivity in conventional sensors
Optical sensors serve as the backbone of numerous scientific and technological endeavors, from detecting gravitational waves to imaging biological ... to the sensor itself, their innovative ...
Strategies to tackle workplace energy slumps
Could balancing your blood sugars boost your performance at work? We look at the latest health tech innovations and talk to ...
Cholesterol Experts Say Everyone Needs a Little-Known Blood Test
Getting a standard cholesterol screening may soon involve one more blood test that has been around for decades but is rarely used. Evidence continues to mount showing that the additional analysis can ...
How to Track Your Health at Home
Blood pressure monitor? Fitness tracker? Cholesterol tests? Here's what you need to trck your health at home, and what you ...