Maternal intake of folic acid before and during early pregnancy is the most effective way to prevent spina bifida and anencephaly in infants—two global neural tube defect disorders that are severe, disabling, and often ...
May 24, 2022
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An international study of global progress in reaching World Health Organization (WHO) goals in the provision of universal healthcare coverage has found that many countries, including Australia, may be inflating their success ...
May 20, 2022
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People with weakened bones (osteoporosis) shouldn't be afraid to exercise regularly, says a consensus statement drawn up by an expert panel on how best to maximize bone health, stave off fracture risk, and improve posture ...
May 16, 2022
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Despite recent progress, the world is at risk of failing to meet child and adolescent health targets, with more than 8.6 million deaths among children and adolescents (aged 0-20 years) recorded in 2019. Comprehensive, coordinated ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Could reporting mental health records to the national firearm background check system have a downstream impact on the number of suicides that take place in the United States?
Mar 16, 2022
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Leading infectious disease researchers called for a coordinated response to HIV and COVID-19 globally, building on the successes of key donor programs such as the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program ...
Mar 16, 2022
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Sexual health programs that include sexual desire and sexual pleasure can improve knowledge and attitudes around sex, as well as condom use compared to those that do not, according to research published in the open access ...
Feb 11, 2022
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Mobile apps make it possible to track everything from exercise and calories to blood pressure and blood sugar, and use the information to stay on target with health goals or managing a chronic condition.
Feb 9, 2022
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The latest special issue of PLOS Medicine outlines different aspects of child and adolescent health and development, and the social determinants of health. The studies within the collection were selected by PLOS Medicine's ...
Sep 28, 2021
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When people set their own exercise goals—and then pursue them immediately—it's more likely to result in lasting positive changes, according to a new study at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. ...
Sep 1, 2021
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