Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) itself increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases in people living with HIV (PLHIV). Prediabetes, a condition preceding DM, is common in PLHIV receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Both metformin and lifestyle interventions have been established to reduce the risk of progression from prediabetes […]
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5 Tips for Preventing Sports Injuries in Kids
There are many advantages to your kids participating in group sports and athletic activities. They get a chance to learn about physical fitness, improve their concentration skills and boost self-esteem. While there are many valuable benefits, playing sports can potentially be a risky activity. According to data from the Centers […]
Preventing the next school tragedy with programs to combat mental health issues
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Multiple school district leaders nationwide hope 2022 will not usher in a new wave of violent social media threats as some U.S. lawmakers and medical experts seek to address mental health issues amongst children in the new year. As recently as Dec. 17, threats of violence […]
What we learned from our family’s outbreak about preventing COVID’s spread : Shots
Blake Farmer plays with his kids, Louisa, 2, and Turner, 8, on the trampoline in their backyard in Nashville, Tennessee. After Thanksgiving, the family all had breakthrough COVID cases, resulting in a couple weeks spent at home. The trampoline served as a distraction for the kids, says Blake Farmer, their […]