Pregnancy is associated with physiological alterations in insulin sensitivity and lipid metabolism. This study investigates the associations between pregestational body mass index (pBMI) and the rate of gestational weight gain (rGWG) in the second trimester with the biomarkers of lipid, fatty acids metabolism and insulin resistance.

Sixty…[Read more]

Implications for public health Skin cancer prevention initiatives that specifically target adolescents and sun exposure during peak times are needed to help reduce population skin cancer risk.

Sun protection behaviours have improved over time among some population subgroups, but over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation remains prevalent.…[Read more]