Category: Health

A study has found an interesting link between a donor’s diet before blood donation and allergic transfusion reactions (ATRs) in recipients, particularly among children. Blood transfusions are essential for saving lives in cases of severe blood loss from surgery, trauma, or specific blood disorders like anemia and sickle cell disease. However, up to 2% of…

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) elevates the risk of negative health outcomes, including risky behaviors, mental health issues, and premature death. However, a recent large-scale study suggests that treating the disorder with medication can reduce the overall mortality risk for patients. According to the 2021 World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement, ADHD is the most prevalent…

People with persisting and worsening metabolic syndrome are at an elevated risk of various types of cancers, a recent study revealed. Metabolic syndrome includes a group of conditions such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess abdominal fat, and abnormal cholesterol that elevate the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The…

Depression impacts heart health, with women facing a particularly elevated risk of cardiovascular disease compared to men, a new study has revealed. According to the study published in the JACC journal, having a previous diagnosis of depression raised the risk for heart disease by 39 percent in men, while the risk was 64 percent in…

The role of folic acid in preventing life-threatening birth defects like spina bifida and anencephaly has been widely recognized. In a new development, researchers suggest fortifying table salts with folic acid as a novel dietary strategy to further protect against these birth defects. As per the WHO recommendation, from the moment a woman begins trying…

Researchers have unveiled a novel method to detect Alzheimer’s disease at an early stage by monitoring daily activity patterns using wrist-worn activity-tracking devices. With over 6 million Americans impacted by Alzheimer’s across all age groups, the researchers hope their innovative approach could help identify the condition promptly, enabling early intervention for timely help and support.…

Can’t skip the foundation cream even before the gym? It might be worth a second thought, as recent research suggests that having makeup on while exercising can impact your skin health. Published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, the study investigated the impact of aerobic exercise on skin and pores, comparing individuals with and without…

Lazy eye condition in childhood increases the risk of developing obesity, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and heart attacks in adulthood, a new study revealed. Amblyopia or lazy eye is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes reduced vision in one eye. It develops when the brain and eye coordination break down, causing the brain to increasingly rely on…