Objective We sought to determine perinatal outcomes among adolescent women with inappropriate gestational weight gain (GWG) stratified by pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI). Study Design We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 707,260 adolescent women (≤19 years-old) with singleton, non-anomalous gestations from 2012 to 2014, and examined rates of various pregnancy outcomes based on inappropriate [...]
Abstract Background Rhinovirus (RV) frequently causes asthma exacerbations among children and young adults who are allergic. The interaction between allergen and RV-induced symptoms and inflammation over time is unclear. Objective To compare the response to an experimental inoculation with RV-16 in allergic asthmatics and healthy controls, and evaluate the effects of administrating omalizumab before and [...]
The World Health Organization (WHO) today warned of severe disruptions in the personal protective equipment (PPE) supply, with increased demand—including some inappropriate use—leading to inflated prices and shortages for healthcare workers who need the equipment most. In other developments, the number of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) illnesses from China fell slightly for a second day in [...]
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (February 7) investigating an imported case of influenza A (H9) infection affecting a boy aged 7. The patient has underlying illnesses, who has developed cough and runny nose since February 4 and fever on the next day. On February 5, he [...]
Take Action to Lower Your Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Knowing your cancer risk and being proactive about your health may help you take steps to lower your risk for getting breast or ovarian cancer, or find it at an early stage. African American women under the age of 35 have breast cancer rates that [...]
Let your slow cooker do the work This no-fuss Mexican recipe is easy to make, flavorful and filling. Let your slow cooker do the work. Plus, it’s a great source of lean protein and fiber — and a hit with the kids! Credit: Debora Cartagena CDC Read more at healthessentials… The post Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken [...]
3 basic steps can help you If you suffer from chronic pain, experts say a diet makeover with a focus on vegetables can have a dramatic effect. Patients who follow strict vegan or Mediterranean diets have seen a complete turnaround in their pain symptoms, according to pain management specialist William Welches, DO, PhD. He says getting regular exercise, controlling stress and eating healthy foods all work together to reduce inflammation and [...]
When the behavior of someone close to you changes, finding out what the underlying cause is can seem daunting. A diagnosis, however, can a make a difference in your loved one’s quality of life. The earliest stages of dementia are tricky to diagnose and identify. At times, the person seems completely normal. They can function [...]
Updated at 11:49 p.m. ET People who are quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess in Japan have been wondering how long their isolation would last. On Friday, a health official gave an answer they might not like: the quarantine would be extended every time a new case of the Wuhan coronavirus was confirmed on the ship. [...]
As many as three cruise ships currently in ports and waters surrounding Asia are being quarantined for possible novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infections on board, in what some experts call an unnecessary “horror movie scenario,” while others suggest the cruise ship settings will shed new light on the virus, including transmission patterns. “It’s one thing if [...]
