Douglas L. Mann, MD, the Ada L. Steininger Professor of Cardiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) 2022 Distinguished Scientist Award in the translational domain category. Mann is one of 20 award recipients who will be recognized in April…

Sleep is increasingly studied concerning many aspects of health, including the cognitive, physiological, and physical. Well-controlled sleep studies have demonstrated an association of better sleep with superior cognitive functions, including improved memory and learning. However, both long (> 8 h) and short (< 6 h) habitual sleep durations are associated…

Dizziness is a typical complaint with a wide range of possible causes, including both benign and dangerous illnesses. Lightheadedness and vertigo are two distinct experiences that are often referred to as dizziness. The feeling of being about to faint or "pass out" is known as lightheadedness. Even though one feels…

Insects outnumber humans, and indeed almost all animals, in the number of organisms belonging to this class. Scientists say they make up over 950,000 insect species, with about 25,000 being bees, 12,000 species of ants, and over 350,000 beetle species. When the number of individuals in each species is counted…

Plant-based diets have become increasingly popular over the past decade. Dietary habits are known to contribute to the health of the gut, affecting the composition and functionality of the microbial composition. The diversity in functions of the gut microbiota is influenced by many different factors, including dietary habits. Plant-based diets…

Diabetes or high blood glucose during pregnancy can lead to defective fetal development, premature delivery, high birth weight, miscarriage, or stillbirth. In pregnant women, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to the development of preeclampsia, which is characterized by high blood pressure and high urinary protein level. Image Credit: Halfpoint/Shutterstock.com Gestational Diabetes and…