Jill Murphy, Associate Editor

In terms of application, the authors of the study noted that the results were intended to act as a reference for policymakers who want to implement new practices around supporting healthy behavioral changes.

This new study suggests that using motion capture to enhance VR could catapult it into our everyday lives.

The mother-child study was conducted at the university and Turku University Hospital and examined the correlation between dietary intake and the onset of gestational diabetes in 351 women who were overweight or obese.

The researchers collected naïve T cells, defined as immune cells that have never encountered a pathogen, from both infant and adult mice and placed the cells into adult mice infected with a virus.

Most personal care and beauty products contain several ingredients that often include a wide range of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, such as phthalates, parabens, phenols, and toxic metals.

The respondents included dietitians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, and physicians.

Included in the toolkit are tips to help individuals prepare for potentially challenging conversations with those who are hesitant about getting vaccinated.

The research team found that many people confuse the practice of passive acceptance of problems in their use of mindfulness concepts, which is a misconception the study authors said ignores the important work of engaging with them.

Infant height, weight, and body mass index were measured to collect growth measurements, and infants were classified as overweight if they were in or above the 95th percentile on the World Health Organization’s growth charts.

The team estimated the amount of greenspace around each child’s residence from birth to 5 years of age and they assessed levels of traffic-related air pollution and community noise.

In previous studies, messages that were related to mortality were seen as a barrier to acknowledging health risks; however, the new study found that this is the opposite for fitness apps.

Varenicline solution is the first pharmaceutical therapy approved by the FDA to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

The increase in Americans traveling again this year and predictions of a warmer, wetter weather pattern could have also played a major factor in the uptick of Lyme disease this past summer, according to Albert.

The researchers also demonstrated that ketone supplements may be a novel therapy for protecting and improving brain health in people with obesity who are at risk of developing neurocognitive impairment.

The Hopeful Heart trial involved a first of its kind “blended” collaborative care model for treating heart failure and depression.

The team used new statistical methods that combine viral genome sequence data with clinical information about the locations of individuals to help look at where the data were consistent with transmission occurring between individuals in the hospital.

Although healthy children with COVID-19 infection generally have a mild illness, some coexisting conditions, such as neurological conditions, are associated with severe disease.

Additionally, among this population, combining aerobic exercise with a moderate reduction in daily calories resulted in greater improvements in aortic stiffness versus exercise only or exercise plus a more restrictive diet.

This study was among the first to measure the effectiveness of shorter naps, according to the study authors.

During the time of the survey, 44% of health care workers surveyed had “at risk” well-being, which is closely associated with increased risk of burnout, fatigue, and patient care errors.

Sun protection etiquette is still low in practice, with many Americans not wearing sunscreen daily.

In an interview with Contemporary Clinic, Rachel C. Vandemark, MHA, BSN, spoke about her experience in nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ACE inhibitors, angiotensin 2 receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics, and each reduce blood pressure while crossing the blood-brain barrier and impacting cognitive function.

The program plans to use innovative methods to study “health among sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations across the lifespan with an emphasis on resilience.”

Previous research indicates that probiotics decrease upper respiratory infections in healthy adults and children, but limited data exist on older, overweight, and people with obesity.

Acne can influence an increased risk of physical, psychiatric, and psychological sequelae, potentially affecting multiple dimensions of health-related quality of life.

Additionally, 3 patients were lost to follow-up and participants were monitored each month for body weight and body composition, with blood panels taken every 3 months.

During National Women’s Health Week, which takes place from May 9 to May 15, CVS Health announced new initiatives to further support women’s health and wellness during the month of May.

CVS Pharmacy has announced the availability of 3 OTC COVID-19 testing options in stores and online.

Tammy Rood, DNP, CPNP-PC, AE-C, described how telehealth visits provide a unique opportunity to improve access to asthma care, yet many children are still not receiving asthma visits as often as needed.