Adults at risk for diseases due to physical inactivity
New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in…
Planetary Health Diet reduces early death and helps planet
The American Journal for Clinical Nutrition, in a recent study, found that individuals who most closely adhered to the Planetary Health Diet were at a…
Salty diet linked to eczema flares
Eating a diet high in sodium may increase the risk of developing atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, according to a study in JAMA Dermatology….
Maternal, perinatal health systems launched by PAHO in Dominica
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched an essential mission in Dominica to assess and improve the country’s maternal and perinatal health services. This…
Peanut allergies lessened in children
Feeding kids peanuts early in childhood can drastically reduce their risk of developing a peanut allergy, a new clinical trial reports. Peanuts are one of…
Syphilis cases increase in the Americas
Syphilis, a bacterial, sexually transmitted infection, is a preventable and curable disease, but cases have escalated globally by over one million in 2022, reaching a…
Global life expectancy could rise by more than 4 years by 2050
Life expectancy around the world is expected to increase by nearly five years in men and more than four years in women during the next…
New guidelines to reduce bloodstream infections from catheter use
The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes the first global guidelines to prevent the occurrence of bloodstream and other infections caused by use of catheters placed…
Depression risk increases during perimenopause
Perimenopause means “around menopause” and refers to the transitional years before menopause. Menopause occurs during the first 12 months that a woman goes without having…
Acid reflux drugs linked to increased risk of severe headaches
Treatments for acid reflux may increase the risk of experiencing migraines, a new study shows. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and…