Author: Medical Daily

World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on Oct.10 to raise awareness about various mental health issues and to encourage people to seek help for their mental well-being. According to WHO, good mental health is not just the absence of mental disorders, but a state of well-being that allows people to realize their abilities, work…

Regular physical activity is known to boost mental health. Adding more evidence to the link, a study that compared running exercise to antidepressants in the treatment of anxiety and depression found both therapies equally beneficial. Although the results of mental health outcomes were comparable in the study, running therapy slightly outperformed antidepressants in terms of…

Bella Andreou, a nurse from the U.K., is afraid to go to bed as she might sleep at a stretch and won’t wake up for days. The 24-year-old suffers from Kleine-Levin syndrome, a rare disorder that is also known as “sleeping beauty syndrome.” Kleine-Levin syndrome is an exceptionally rare condition in which a person experiences…

“Good cholesterol” or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is known for its heart health benefits. But can too much of it cause health issues? Researchers say extreme levels of HDL can raise the risk of dementia. Too much or too little HDL can slightly increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study, published in the…

Prior exposure to cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common herpesvirus that can cause potential risk for pregnant women, can reduce the chances of miscarriage and birth defects, a new study has revealed. Pregnant women who contract cytomegalovirus are less likely to transmit the infection to their children if they have pre-existing immunity. Researchers at Tulane University made…

World Cerebral Palsy Day is celebrated every year on Oct. 6 to bring together millions of people across the world who suffer from lifelong disability and to ensure they enjoy the same rights, access and opportunities in society. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affects a person’s mobility, balance and posture. On this…

Syphilis cases are on the rise in the U.S., with Mississippi reporting a staggering 1000% increase in infant hospitalizations due to congenital transmission of the disease since 2016, a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed. The rate of syphilis has increased almost every year in all regions of the…

Researchers have identified an interesting link between fatty liver disease and personality disorders. They say people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) face a three times higher risk of personality disorders. The research team from the University of Birmingham also made a fascinating finding that people with NAFLD, who need to maintain a careful diet…

Health officials in Arkansas have issued a warning against malaria after a locally transmitted case of the mosquito-borne disease was confirmed in the state. “The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has identified a case of locally acquired malaria in an Arkansas resident. The person resides in Saline County and has not traveled out of the…