Author: Medical Daily

Poor sleep is linked to a range of health issues, including diabetes. But can a mild sleep deficit hurt your health? A recent study suggests that mild chronic sleep deprivation can increase insulin resistance in women, posing a potential risk for type-2 diabetes. Columbia University researchers found that women who missed just 90 minutes of…

CT (computed tomography) scans are linked to an increased risk of blood cancers in children, a new study says. According to the study, published in Nature Medicine, a single CT scan elevates the risk of blood cancer by 16%. One million people under the age of 22 were evaluated as part of the study. “In…

Sleep affects a person’s cognitive health — the brain’s capacity to think, learn and memorize things. However, the number of hours you need to sleep to prevent cognitive decline may vary depending on whether you are an early or late riser. In a study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers tried to ascertain…

Patients with hypertension are often advised to restrict their salt intake. But can a low-sodium diet work like a drug? Researchers have found that reducing salt intake by a teaspoon daily can be as effective as the use of blood pressure medication. Hypertension is a condition in which pressure in the arteries is too high…

World Pneumonia Day is marked on Nov. 12 every year to bring attention to a serious, potentially life-threatening lung infection that affects millions of people worldwide. Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages. Symptoms…

Can food allergies affect heart health? Antibodies to certain allergens, particularly cow’s milk, can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular mortality, a study has revealed. Food allergies occur when the immune system reacts unfavorably to certain types of food, mistaking them for being harmful. To tackle the perceived threat from the allergen, the immune system…

Don’t want to hit the gym at all? Then it’s better to sleep than to sit all day on your couch. A new study says that compared to sitting idle, any activity is better for your heart health — even sleeping. Researchers from UCL Surgery and Interventional Science and the Institute of Sport, Exercise and…

Regular use of marijuana may elevate the risk of heart attacks and stroke, two new studies show. Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a drug legalized for recreational and medical use in many U.S. states. The impact of marijuana on a person’s body depends on several factors such as frequency and the amount of use.…

Contraceptive pills may affect women’s brains, impairing the part that regulates fear, a study has found. The study found that the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC), the part of the brain associated with emotion regulation, including fear and anxiety extinction, was thinner in women who used combined oral contraceptives compared to men. Combined oral contraceptives are…

Obesity in children and teenagers is a serious medical condition that can affect their long-term health. A new study has found that obesity at the age of 18 in men raises the chances of developing 17 different types of cancers later in life. A teenager is considered obese when their BMI (Body Mass Index) falls…