Author: Medical Daily

People aged 65 and older should receive an additional COVID shot this spring, as per the latest advisory from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The currently recommended booster dose corresponds to the second dose of the latest version of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Novavax vaccines released in the fall. It is…

In the most extensive review of its kind, researchers investigated the health impacts of ultra-processed food and discovered connections to 32 health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, poor mental health, cancer, and premature death. Ultra-processed foods undergo numerous industrial processes and typically contain additives like colors, emulsifiers, and flavors. Packaged baked goods, snacks, fizzy drinks,…

The quality of air can influence a person’s mental health, according to the results of a new study. The research indicates a causal connection between air pollution and suicide rates, suggesting that initiatives to improve air quality can decrease suicide deaths. Researchers from India and the U.S. who conducted the study found that suicide rates…

There is a growing concern about the adverse health impacts linked to daylight saving time, and discussions continue regarding whether to eliminate the system or make it a permanent practice. However, a recent study conducted by the Mayo Clinic indicates that the influence of daylight saving time on heart health is minimal. Daylight saving time…

Researchers caution e-cigarette users as a recent study suggests that vaping may increase susceptibility to infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that spreads COVID-19. The study conducted by the University of California, Riverside, found that typical ingredients of the vaping liquid – propylene glycol/vegetable glycerin – alone or with the use of nicotine enhanced susceptibility to…

Tattoo is a popular body art embraced by many as a medium of self-expression. Researchers now caution those planning to get inked to be aware that more than 80% of tattoo inks they examined in the U.S. contain mislabeled ingredients that could pose potential health risks. The researchers from Binghamton University, New York, analyzed 54…

Losing someone close to you can put you through a phase of mental stress. While mental stress is commonly acknowledged in connection with grief, it is crucial to understand that grief can also present physical symptoms, including illnesses, fatigue, pain, and sleep disturbances. What are the signs of grief? Physical symptoms of grief may differ…

Can exposure to sunlight affect female fertility? Researchers now say that moderate levels of sunlight exposure could improve ovarian reserve in women over the age of 30. A study, published in Steroids, examined the impact of solar radiation exposure on female fertility. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center studied the levels…