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Early Exposure to Antibiotics Increases the Risk of Diabetes Later in Life

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in children in the U.S.,1 affecting around four out of every 1,000 youths.2 This autoimmune disease causes the body’s immune system to mistakenly destroy the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. This leads to lifelong dependence on insulin injections, frequent blood sugar monitoring, and increased… Read More »

A Final Celebration of Their Life Together

Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story A Final Celebration of Their Life Together Sarah Myler and Jeffrey Benesch had a wedding ceremony in the courtyard of the hospital where he was receiving palliative care. He died a week later. Credit…Duke Health April 9, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET Sarah… Read More »