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Excess weight, obesity more deadly than previously believed

In a shocking twist, research has unveiled that carrying extra pounds can be deadlier than previously thought. The study reveals that overweight individuals have a 22% increased risk of mortality compared to those with a healthy weight, while obese individuals face a staggering double risk. This contravenes the widely accepted belief that excess weight only […]

Published on February 27, 2023

Plastics from mom’s food can harm unborn children

Imagine a picnic where ants carry tiny plastic bits from their feast to create miniature replicas of the food in their home. Similarly, new research has found that plastics from the food consumed by expecting mothers can travel from the digestive system to the placenta and ultimately reach the developing organs of their unborn children. […]

Published on February 27, 2023

A Promising Method to Diagnose Children with Chronic Infections

Imagine trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. It can be frustrating, right? Well, that’s how doctors feel when diagnosing chronic lung, ear, and sinus infections in young children. But fear not! Researchers have uncovered a promising method to help diagnose preschool-age children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), a condition that affects the cilia, […]

Published on February 27, 2023