Author: Medical Daily

Paternal alcohol consumption has links to elevated risk of fetal alcohol syndrome, which causes irreversible brain damage and growth deformities in children. Researchers from Texas A&M University now say men should abstain from drinking at least three months before conceiving. A research team, led by Dr. Michael Golding, had previously found that the father’s drinking…

Holidays are a time for fun, food and enjoyment with friends and family. But, can all the festive eating and binge drinking affect your heart health? In this season of celebrations, know all about holiday heart syndrome, a condition induced by binge alcohol consumption. Holiday heart syndrome causes atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, after excessive…

The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns of a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country, with 15 states facing “high” or “very high” levels of infection. Respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and common cold exhibit “very high” levels of prevalence in Louisiana and South Carolina, followed…

Siblings of people with dementia face an increased risk of shortened lifespan, even when they are not diagnosed themselves with the condition, a new study has revealed. Based on data from the Swedish Twin Registry, researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with researchers from…

Wasabi, the much-loved Japanese spice that adds flavor to sushi, could be a beneficial supplement for cognitive health, a study has revealed. In a trial conducted in a small group of healthy participants above the age of 60, researchers found a “significant improvement” in short-term and long-term memory with the use of a supplement containing…

Five countries in east and southern Africa are witnessing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported this year, WHO revealed Monday. Anthrax is a serious bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis that occurs naturally in soil. It typically affects domestic and wild animals. Humans can contract the infection through…

Chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition marked by severe fatigue, affects 3.3 million adults in the U.S., a survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed. Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is a serious, long-term multisystem illness that limits a person’s activity due to fatigue. The symptoms…

Are cat owners at increased risk of Schizophrenia? After reviewing multiple studies, researchers have identified a mysterious link between the two. A research team from the University of Queensland in Australia reviewed 17 studies on the topic and found a 2.35 times higher likelihood of Schizophrenia in cat owners. However, the study, published in the…

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health alert warning travelers to Baja California, Mexico, about Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection spread through tick bite. The CDC said five cases, including three deaths, have been reported in Southern California due to Rocky Mountain spotted fever since July.…

If you have constant trouble with your bowel movement, maybe it’s time to seek medical help as chronic constipation may be a sign of an underlying medical condition. This Constipation Awareness Month, an expert shares common causes and preventive measures to improve bowel movement. Chronic constipation is a long-term condition characterized by recurrent, difficult and…