Health Alert: Early Pregnancy Iron Levels May Influence Gestational Diabetes Risk.
Among a group of 6,429 pregnant women, researchers found that 18.9% developed gestational diabetes and the risk was 27% higher in those whose ferritin levels exceeded 70 µg/L during the first trimester. The findings suggest higher blood iron levels in early pregnancy may indicate an expectant mother may be at elevated risk for this pregnancy complication.
BMJ Open, July 2026

Diet: Children with ADHD May Benefit from Omega-3 Supplementation.
Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that support normal brain development and function. A meta-analysis of data from seven randomized clinical trials found that in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, supplementation improved symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Frontiers in Public Health, June 2026

Exercise: Swimming Can Offer Benefits for Chronic Low Back Pain.
Doctors of chiropractic often advise chronic low back pain patients to exercise, both to facilitate recovery and to reduce the risk of recurrence. A recent study found that an 8-week individualized swimming program may provide benefits with respect to pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain.
British Journal of Sports Medicine, July 2026

Chiropractic: Combined Spinal Manipulation and Neck Exercises Improved Vertigo.
Cervicogenic dizziness, sometimes called cervical vertigo, is dizziness believed to arise from problems in the neck, often alongside neck pain or stiffness. In this clinical trial, patients treated with a combination of spinal manipulation and targeted cervical rehabilitation exercises—an approach commonly used by chiropractors—experienced greater reductions in dizziness, increases in neck muscle strength, and less neck muscle stiffness than those who received conventional treatment.
Frontiers in Surgery, June 2026

Mental Attitude: Emotional Well-Being May Be Key to Reducing Smartphone Overuse.
Problematic smartphone use refers to excessive phone use that begins to interfere with daily life, relationships, school, or emotional well-being. In a study that included more than 48,000 adolescents, researchers found that improving sleep quality, supporting mental health, and strengthening social connections helped reduce unhealthy smartphone use.
PLoS One, July 2026

Wellness/Prevention: Better Sleep Linked to Fewer Vascular Complications in Type 2 Diabetes.
New research suggests that getting sufficient quality sleep may reduce a type 2 diabetic's risk of macrovascular complications like coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease by 25% and microvascular complications including neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy by 14%.
Journal of Diabetes Investigation, July 2026