MS (25.4%), West Virginia (20.9%) and Kentucky (20.8%) had the highest rates of youth obesity, while Utah (8.7%), Minnesota (9.4%) and Alaska (9.9%) had the lowest rates. "Childhood obesity sets New York's children up for an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes". Research shows prevention efforts early in life reduce the risk of obesity later. [Full Article...]
The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ( CDC ) has recommended that all pregnant women should be vaccinated against influenza and whooping cough to provide protection to the baby against these deadly infections during the first few months of their lives. [Full Article...]
The ministry mentioned it should get hold of trade suggestions within the coming months on the way to implement the measures and announce extra particulars subsequent yr. High-sugar drinks are popular, accounting for half of all sugar-sweetened beverages sold here. It added that the measures were only a start and it will continue to explore the possibility of a sugar tax or ban. [Full Article...]
By legalizing the over-the-counter purchase of these medications from pharmacists, it also makes it possible for patients to be able to use their benefits to obtain these medications without having to obtain prior authorization. PrEP can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections by approximately 99% if taken daily, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . [Full Article...]
The cholinergic/ cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitor segment dominates the dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease market, in terms of value, as it is first line of treatment for AD and most widely prescribed drug for the treatment of AD. [Full Article...]
These components have been updated from last year's vaccine to better match the strains being seen. Chief Officer of HSE Mid West Community Healthcare Maria Bridgeman commented: "Flu can be very serious, I think it is imperative everybody gets the flu vaccination, not only to protect themselves but to protect their family, colleagues and patients". [Full Article...]
Clouds of tear gas and palls of black smoke from burning tires rose over the colonial downtown area, a UNESCO world heritage site. "With the blood of our brothers, we won't negotiate", indigenous leader Jaime Vargas said during a speech to the crowd. [Full Article...]
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday took the unusual step of singling out a series of countries that he said could contribute more to funding the fight against infectious diseases. This commitment is essential if we wish to eliminate these three pandemics by 2030. The donations from governments, philanthropic donors and the private sector will be used to finance health programs in mor... [Full Article...]