Tag Archives: Rates

The baby bust is here: Birth rates are falling despite our close quarters

Breadcrumb Trail Links World News Health Family & Child Indicators suggest women in many countries are rethinking pregnancy Author of the article: Shari Kulha Publishing date: Mar 09, 2021  •  8 hours ago  •  4 minute read  •  97 Comments In previous epidemics, birth rates have been known to fall but pick up again about four… Read More »

Vitamin D appears to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates

Patients with severe deficiency are twice as likely to experience severe complications, including death After studying global data from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates. Led by Northwestern University, the research team conducted a statistical analysis of data from hospitals and clinics… Read More »

As diabetes rates surge globally, obesity is no longer the sole culprit. It can start in the womb

It’s been a tidy explanation for generations: type 2 diabetes is largely driven by too much weight, too many sugary drinks and too little exercise. But new research is challenging the notion that obesity alone can explain away much of a disease some believe is on path to becoming the biggest epidemic in human history.… Read More »