Category: Health

Endometriosis, a gynecological condition that affects 10% of women globally, is frequently undiagnosed as symptoms may often be mistaken for menstrual cramps or may not manifest noticeable signs. In the U.S., women typically endure an average of 10 years before an accurate diagnosis. During this Endometriosis Awareness Month, understand the condition better from an expert…

High levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in certain acne products that contain benzoyl peroxide, according to an independent lab report from Valisure. Benzoyl Peroxide is a drug used in the treatment of mild to moderate acne and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product works by reducing the amount of…

The SARS-CoV-2 virus persists inside the human body long after the acute phase of the infection, two new studies have found. The studies, conducted by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), showed that COVID antigens lingered in the blood up to 14 months after infection and more than two years in tissue samples of…

Individuals are at high risk of obesity in the middle age if the parents were obese during the same stage, a new study revealed. According to the study conducted by Norwegian researchers, people whose parents both experienced obesity in middle age are six times more likely to live with obesity during the same life stage.…

You might need to consider swapping those flaky croissants for a bowl of oats! Beyond the known health risks of refined carbs, a new study reveals that their chronic consumption may reduce facial attractiveness in both men and women. The Western diet rich in refined carbohydrates like white flour and table sugar has been associated…

Stuck in a chair for hours at work? Not to worry! Researchers now reveal that by clocking in 10,000 daily steps, you can still cut down the cardiovascular risk and risk of early death even if you are sedentary for the rest of the day. Taking 10,000 daily steps has long been the recommended threshold…

Kidney diseases, silently claiming the lives of many, are one of the leading causes of death in the United States, with an estimated 37 million adults grappling with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). During this National Kidney Month, an expert reveals how dietary habits can help prevent kidney diseases and manage their progression. According to Lindsay…

Consumption of artificially sweetened drinks raises the risk of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that causes irregular heartbeat, a study has revealed. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to blood clots in the heart and increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. It is estimated that 12.1 million people in the United…

An outbreak of psittacosis infection, a bacterial respiratory infection called parrot fever, has claimed five lives across five European countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. The global health agency reported a sudden increase in psittacosis infections over the past year, with the disease persisting and continuing to spread in Europe. “In February 2024, Austria,…

When it comes to lowering diabetes risk, it’s not just about your diet, but your sleep time matters too. According to researchers of a new study, it’s high time you prioritize sleep, as those who consistently sleep less than five hours a day face an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, even with a healthy…