Impact of Maternal Trace Element Levels on Neonatal Growth Among Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Pregnancies

Impact of Maternal Trace Element Levels on Neonatal Growth Among Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Pregnancies

A case–control study reveals that elevated copper levels in diabetic pregnant women negatively affect newborn weight and head circumference, while chromium correlates positively with birth length. Smoking exposure adversely impacts infants’ weight, underscoring maternal trace element status and lifestyle as key determinants of neonatal outcomes.
Recent Advances in Cinnamon and Its Extracts: Clinical Applications and Therapeutic Potentials Across Metabolic, Cardiovascular, Cognitive, and Infectious Diseases

Recent Advances in Cinnamon and Its Extracts: Clinical Applications and Therapeutic Potentials Across Metabolic, Cardiovascular, Cognitive, and Infectious Diseases

A decade of research highlights cinnamon's benefits in glycemic control, lipid modulation, anti-inflammatory effects, cognitive enhancement, and antimicrobial activity, supporting its adjunctive clinical use and revealing promising therapeutic directions.
Global Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Cardiovascular Disease Burden and Mortality: A Comprehensive Evidence Synthesis

Global Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Cardiovascular Disease Burden and Mortality: A Comprehensive Evidence Synthesis

This review integrates data from over two million individuals globally, showing that absence of five key cardiovascular risk factors at age 50 confers a life expectancy advantage exceeding a decade, with midlife modification of hypertension and smoking yielding substantial gains in disease-free survival and overall longevity.