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Dietary creatine supplementation has the potential to ease post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS) caused by COVID-19, a new study has found. In a recent small-scale study published in Food Science and Nutrition, researchers from Germany observed that dietary creatine supplementation could offer relief from some of the symptoms associated with long COVID, such as sleep disorders,…

Yoga, a holistic practice that focuses on mind-body connection, is beneficial for managing stress, boosting memory and relieving symptoms of chronic conditions such as arthritis. A new study has found that yoga as a complementary therapy may help heart failure patients improve their quality of life and cardiovascular function. Heart failure, also known as congestive…

Human metapneumovirus or HMPV, a relatively new and less familiar viral disease that can potentially cause severe respiratory complications, is surging in Australia. The country’s southeastern state of New South Wales has reported thousands of cases since the beginning of the month. HMPV is most common during winter and early spring and occurs while respiratory…

World Rabies Day is observed on Sept. 28 every year to raise awareness of the deadliest viral infection in the world, which takes around 59,000 lives annually. The theme for this year’s World Rabies Day — “All for 1, One Health for All” — aims to eliminate rabies and achieve zero human deaths from the…

Consistent physical activity has always been associated with improving people’s health by reducing the risk of diseases and strengthening bones and muscles. However, a new study has found that individuals with high levels of occupational physical activity are at an increased risk of experiencing cognitive impairment or dementia. A recent study published in The Lancet…

In recent weeks, the U.S. has seen an uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 19,674 people were hospitalized due to COVID-19 from Sept. 16-25. To limit the spread of the virus, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the…

Here’s another reason to limit your kid’s screen time. Scientists say exposure to blue light from smartphones and tablets may lead to early puberty. Blue light is one of the colors of the visible light spectrum that has the shortest wavelength and highest energy. The sun is the main source of blue light. Fluorescent bulbs,…

A dengue outbreak has been declared in Jamaica after 565 “suspected, presumed and confirmed” cases were reported in the country. The Caribbean nation witnessed an increasing number of cases in the last few months and crossed the epidemic threshold in July. “As of Friday, September 22, 2023, the country had recorded 565 suspected, presumed, and…

What a mother eats during her pregnancy and breastfeeding can impact the health of her child. A new study has revealed a connection between the mother’s consumption of diet soda or artificially sweetened drinks during pregnancy or breastfeeding and autism diagnosis in their sons. Aspartame is a nonsugar sweetener widely used in several diet drinks,…

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition that impacts nearly 120 million adults in the United States and one in three adults globally. A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that despite being a treatable condition, four out of five people around the world with hypertension do…