Category: Health

In a recent study, researchers made a startling discovery: approximately 129,000 children under the age of six in Chicago, which accounts for 68% of kids in that age group, are exposed to lead-contaminated water. By employing machine learning, a technique in artificial intelligence, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health estimated the…

Amid a surge in cases of measles in the U.S. and across the globe, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has urged to increase vaccination among young children, particularly among those traveling abroad, while updating travel advisories. Since the beginning of this year, there have been 58 confirmed cases of measles in the…

Can exercise affect the quality of breast milk? Amid several online myths surrounding this topic, researchers have uncovered new evidence that suggests that breast milk becomes particularly beneficial for babies when mothers engage in high-intensity exercise. Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) discovered that intense workouts boost the levels of the…

A dangerous bacterial infection causing tissue damage is on the rise in Japan, with authorities facing challenges in determining its cause. Last year, the country saw a record high of 941 cases of potentially deadly group A streptococcal disease- streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). This year, the numbers are expected to exceed previous records, with…

Men are more likely to die in car crashes, as they typically drive more miles and engage in risky behaviors like speeding and driving impaired. However, estimates show that when comparing men and women involved in crashes of similar severity, women have a greater risk of sustaining serious injuries or being killed. To examine the…

Atopic dermatitis (AD) or eczema is linked to signs of cognitive impairment, including memory and learning difficulties in children with neurodevelopmental comorbidities, a recent study revealed. Eczema is a chronic dermatological condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. Although common in young children, it can occur at any age. People who have eczema are…

Sleep is a fundamental human need that plays a vital role in a person’s overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are not getting enough rest or sleep daily. During this World Sleep Day, it’s crucial to understand the importance of sleep and know the consequences of inadequate sleep.…

Can food choices affect your sleep? Researchers of a new study investigated how protein intake impacts sleep quality and identified the superior protein source that could improve sleep. According to the results of the study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, there was no significant association between total protein intake and sleep quality.…

Truly, dogs are man’s best friend! A new study has revealed that spending quality time with a dog may help in stress reduction and improve concentration. The study, published in the open-access journal Plus One, analyzed how various types of interactions with dogs can affect human brainwave patterns. Earlier studies on human-animal interaction have examined…

A 52-year-old man in Florida with severe migraines that did not improve with medication was diagnosed with neurocysticercosis after doctors discovered tapeworm larvae in his brain. The tapeworm infection stemmed from the patient’s consumption of undercooked bacon. According to a report published in the American Journal of Case Reports, the unidentified man went to the…