According to World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills 7 million people every year and is the main driver of climate change. Children who have been exposed to high levels of air pollution may be at greater risk for Vitamin D deficiency later in life. Children have the right to have healthy future Air pollution is a chief factor determining the amount of solar UVB that reaches the earth'...

Map of confirmed and suspected monkeypox cases in non-endemic areas between 13 and 21 May 2022.(Data source: World Health Organization) Monkeypox virus was first isolated and identified in 1958 when monkeys shipped from Singapore to a Denmark research facility fell ill. However, the first confirmed human case was in 1970 when the virus was isolated from a child in the Democratic Republic of C...

May, 2022 — Younger adults with prediabetes mellitus (pDM) have an increased risk for type 1 myocardial infarction (T1MI) hospitalization, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Quality of Care and Outcomes Research 2022 Scientific Sessions, held from May 13 to 14 in Reston, Virginia. Rupak Desai, M.B.B.S., from the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and colleagues ...

What is sepsis? Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. If not recognized early and managed promptly, it can lead to septic shock, multiple organ failure and death. It is most frequently a serious complication of infection, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where it represents a major cause of maternal and neonatal morbidit...

“Whether your pregnancy was meticulously planned, medically coaxed, or happened by surprise, one thing is certain – your life will never be the same.” Pregnancy and the promise of the pitter-patter of little feet and long afternoon snuggles with your newborn is an exciting time for any parent-to-be, but it is also a stressful time filled with a seemingly endless list of things that need to be...