Takeaways
- Most pregnancies deviate from recommended GWG. Across 1.6 million pregnancies, only 32% of women achieved gestational weight gain within recommended ranges; 23% gained below and 45% gained above guidelines.
- Both inadequate and excessive…


Fresh from the SIOG 2025 Annual Conference, the SPARC Roundtable on “Partnering with Older Adults in Oncology Research: Engagement, Endpoints & Design” took a hard look at how well cancer research reflects the realities and…

Food companies are driving a global rise in ultra-processed food consumption that is damaging our health, and also preventing government action that could limit its harm, an international study reveals.
The three-part series on…

Changing and often conflicting COVID-19 vaccine guidance out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has caused many public health professionals to worry it might dampen vaccination rates and fuel vaccine hesitancy.
But, according…

The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of microbes that play a vital role in keeping us healthy. A disturbance in the balance of these microbes can contribute to a variety of health conditions, such as inflammatory bowel…


In a federally funded study, Mass General Brigham investigators found self-reported vision problems and traumatic stress are experienced years after strangulation .
Around the globe, nearly one in three women have…

Older adults who develop a new geriatric syndrome – such as dehydration, delirium, or malnutrition – after major surgery face a dramatically higher risk of poor outcomes, including more complications, fewer days spent at home, and a…

Patients who have experienced Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and/or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) often face substantial long-term sequelae with little emotional or physical support following hospitalization. In turn, patients often…

Carbohydrate quality has become a major focus in conversations about glucose regulation, especially as more people experience fluctuating post meal sugar levels or early signs of metabolic imbalance. Many health professionals now encourage…