Author: Medical Daily

Type 1 diabetes currently has no cure, but it seems scientists are a step closer to preventing the condition. A new study shows using antiviral drugs on children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes could be a significant breakthrough. Administering antiviral drugs could slow disease progression, preserve insulin production and may potentially prevent type 1…

Getting diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 30 could potentially reduce your life expectancy by around 14 years, a new study says. Previous studies have shown that diabetes can reduce life expectancy by an average of six years. The team behind the latest study aimed to provide accurate estimates of how the…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety warning to healthcare providers regarding the use of probiotics in pre-term babies following the death of an infant at a hospital. The premature baby, who was less than 2.2 pounds, died at an unidentified hospital due to sepsis caused by the same species of…

To see a family member or loved one grappling with depression can be a deeply painful experience, but often people are uncertain about how to communicate with or support them. On this Depression Awareness Month, here are some insights on how to help your loved ones through their mental health journey. To understand someone going…

People diagnosed with chronic stress and depression are more likely to have mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s, a new study has revealed. Chronic stress is when a person has been under stress with no chance of recovery for at least six months. Both chronic stress and depression were known factors for mild cognitive impairment and…

Tea is touted for its health benefits, including its ability to fight inflammation, boost immunity and provide protection against various forms of cancer. Researchers now say regular drinking of dark tea can slash the risk of developing diabetes to almost half. Daily consumers of dark tea are at a 53% lower risk of developing prediabetes…

A student at a high school in Olathe, Kansas, has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). The unidentified student is receiving treatment at an isolated location following protocols, reports said. Tuberculosis is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis that typically affects the lungs. There were 8,300 TB cases reported in the U.S.…

Heard of walking 10,000 steps a day for a healthy heart? Well, you may not even need to achieve that threshold for preventing certain heart diseases. A new study has found that climbing more than five flights of stairs daily could slash the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The team that evaluated the relationship between…

Migraine, a common neurologic disorder that causes severe headaches, has been associated with conditions such as cardiovascular disease, dementia and cancer. A new study has revealed a possible genetic link between migraines and breast cancers. In the latest study, published in the journal BMC, researchers found that women with any type of migraine are at…

Expectant mothers should stay up to date with COVID-19 shots to protect themselves and their newborns from the virus, a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed. When pregnant women receive COVID-19 shots, they may transmit antibodies to the newborns, protecting them against the virus in the most vulnerable…