Author: Medical Daily

California health officials urge anyone who has visited the Grand Casino in Pacheco since 2018 to undergo tuberculosis (TB) testing after several cases were detected among both the staff and visitors. At least 10 cases of TB have been linked to the casino located in Pacheco, in Contra Costa County. However, the casino has not…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on brominated vegetable oil, a food additive commonly used in some soft drinks. The proposal was based on several studies that showed the ingredient is no longer safe to use. Brominated vegetable oil has been used as a food additive since the 1920s. It was…

Could excessive use of mobile phones affect male fertility? A new study reveals a worrying link between mobile usage and semen quality. The World Health Organization estimates that one in six couples has infertility issues and approximately half of them is due to male infertility. Semen quality, a measure of male fertility, is decided by…

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated the recommendations for lung cancer screening, expanding the age range for people who are at higher risk of the disease due to smoking. “Yearly screening for lung cancer with a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan is recommended for people aged 50–80 years who smoke or who used to…

Is your skin getting the care it deserves? Maybe it’s time to pay attention. November is marked as National Healthy Skin Month to raise awareness about the importance of adopting a healthy skincare regimen for better skin, hair and nails. The primary role of the skin, our body’s largest organ, is protection. It guards other…

Lack of proper sleep not only makes you feel tired and restless but can trigger several chronic health issues, including diabetes, heart disease and depression. According to a study, elderly people who lack deep sleep are at higher risk of developing dementia. Deep sleep or slow wave sleep is a stage essential for the repair…

There is a growing debate on the potential link between screen time and the risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. According to a new study, excessive screen time may be an early sign of developmental disorders. ADHD affects a person’s language skills, behavior and…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning against the use of eye drops from several major brands sold across the country as they could cause severe infection and vision loss. The FDA has recommended 26 eye drop products for a recall after federal investigators found unsanitary conditions and positive bacterial test…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), overweight and obesity are defined as “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a health risk. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese.”1 The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cites poor diet and low physical activity levels…

Fentanyl use during pregnancy can lead to adverse outcomes in infants, including poor growth, stillbirth, preterm delivery and fetal distress during labor. Researchers now suggest the possibility of a novel syndrome in infants whose mothers used fentanyl during pregnancy. In a study, published in the journal Genetics in Medicine Open, researchers identified similar facial and…