Should the wider population be paying attention to their blood sugar levels?

Should the wider population be paying attention to their blood sugar levels?

image ©Afon Technology Diabetes represents a huge burden on health systems and sufferers, but accurately monitoring blood sugar levels could help people to take control of their health before more serious issues come to light Diabetes is already a well-documented huge global health issue, and its prevalence is unfortunately growing exponentially. Type 2 diabetes accounts …

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Strategies for dispelling myths and misinformation

Strategies for dispelling myths and misinformation

image: @FG Trade | iStock Heidi J Larson, along with contributors from the Vaccine Confidence Project, discuss the complex factors influencing decision-making around vaccines and what can be done to improve public trust Vaccines are a critical public health measure to mitigate the threat and severity of diseases. While we know how beneficial vaccines can …

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Understanding psoriasis: Symptoms, causes, and treatments

Understanding psoriasis: Symptoms, causes, and treatments

image: @Hailshadow | iStock Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that can impact sufferers’ mental and physical health. We discuss the complexity of the condition as well as the emergence of effective treatments with the national UK charity The Psoriasis Association According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases are …

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The EU’s path to healthier and greener eating habits

The EU’s path to healthier and greener eating habits

image: @anilakkus | iStock The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) plays a pivotal role in supporting European citizens to make healthy and sustainable food choices; here, they discuss the impact of dietary patterns, barriers to greener eating habits, and measures to empower consumers In a world urgently seeking healthier and more sustainable food practices, balancing …

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