Author: Medical Daily

A recent study has uncovered a connection between severe COVID-19 cases and an overabundance of certain gut fungi that could lead to long-lasting changes in the immune system. This breakthrough could pave the way for future development of antifungal treatments, offering relief to those critically ill with COVID-19. The study led by researchers at Weill…

Poor sleep and depression are often said to be linked. However, the question of which precedes the other has puzzled the researchers, much like the classic “chicken or egg” dilemma. Sleeping less than five hours daily raises the risk of developing depression by 2.5 times, while the chance of developing poor sleep out of depression…

Regular physical activity undoubtedly improves health. But, do you need to consider walking daily before going in for surgery? A recent study says those who take more than 7,500 steps every day may cut down on postoperative complications. Regardless of the complexity of the procedure and comorbidities, researchers say this pattern of daily walking during…

Getting into a cold shower first thing in the morning may not be an appealing thought, but numerous touted benefits surround this practice. If you’re unsure whether cold showers could benefit you, know what researchers have to say about it. Cold water therapy has its roots in ancient medicine and includes the use of techniques…

World Osteoporosis Day is a health awareness day to promote early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the bone health condition that often leads to fractures. It is observed annually on Oct. 20. Osteoporosis causes the bones to turn weak and brittle. Some of the early signs include back pain, stooped posture and loss of height…

Fast food consumption is typically associated with health issues such as weight gain, high blood pressure and high blood sugar. Researchers now say processed foods and those that are high in sugar, protein and fat must be avoided by teens to prevent future breast cancer risk. In a mice study, researchers from the Medical University…

An infection caused by a flesh-eating parasite, which was earlier seen in people who traveled to tropical regions, is now endemic in certain U.S. states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Leishmania parasites, which cause leishmaniasis, can spread by the bite of sandflies and cause disfiguring skin sores. They are typically…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair relaxers as it is linked to short and long-term adverse health effects, including the risk of cancer. Hair smoothening and straightening products that contain formaldehyde release the toxic chemical when heated. “Breathing in formaldehyde gas can be…

Measles, a highly infectious viral infection that was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, is back in Wisconsin and Illinois. Health officials urge people to stay up to date on immunizations after a case of measles has been confirmed in each state. In Wisconsin, the patient was a Milwaukee resident who works in Waukesha…

Caring for your liver health involves more than just limiting alcohol intake. Apart from the impact of alcohol, several other modifiable factors can influence the health of this vital organ. On this National Liver Awareness Month, experts share diet and lifestyle tips for a healthy liver. This year’s theme, “Think Liver Think Life,” encourages people…