International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day, 9th Sept., every year. Each year on September 9th, International FASD Awareness Day is observed. Proclamations are issued around the world. Bells are rung at 9:09 a.m. in every time zone. People around the world gather for events to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy…
PCOS can cause inflammation during pregnancy
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – the commonest hormone disorder for women during their reproductive years are more likely to experience chronic low-grade inflammation during pregnancy than those who do not have the condition, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). …more
Current position with trans fats and cardiovascular health.
What’s the current position with trans fats and cardiovascular health. Has all necessary research been completed? Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death and 1 in 3 people in Western countries die of this disease. Many deaths occur before 65 years old c aused by high intakes of trans fatty acids increases cardiovascular disease…
HPSC, Health Protection Surveillance Centre
Health Protection Surveillance Centre: Irish agency for surveillance of communicable diseases. HPSC works with health service providers and other organisations in Ireland and globally to provide information to control and prevent infectious diseases by providing timely information and independent advice, and carrying out disease surveillance, epidemiological investigation and related research and training. Latest news Update…
