Reduction in severe perineal tearing when two midwives are present during childbirth
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have studied whether severe perineal tears – known as sphincter injuries – are reduced if the primary midwife has assistance of a…
New study finds higher rates of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes after infection with mild COVID-19
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]), suggests a possible association between mild COVID-19 cases and subsequently diagnosing…
If blood pressure rises upon standing, so may risk for heart attack
Among young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure, a substantial rise in blood pressure upon standing may identify those with a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events,…
Eating protein from a greater variety of sources may lower risk of high blood pressure
Eating a balanced diet including protein from a greater variety of sources may help adults lower the risk of developing high blood pressure, according to new research published…
Large U.S. study confirms most mRNA COVID-19 vaccine side effects are mild and temporary
More than 298 million mRNA COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in the USA within the first six months of rollout – two complementary safety monitoring systems, Vaccine Adverse…