Category: Health

An 89-year-old man in the U.K. who passed away last year died from complications of vitamin D overdose, an investigation has revealed. This case has sparked concerns regarding the potential consequences of consuming excessive supplements, with experts calling for a revision of supplement packaging rules in the country. David Mitchner from Surrey, southeast England, died…

Sleep apnea, a severe sleep disorder associated with various chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, strokes, and heart attacks, is now found to also contribute to cognitive impairments, including memory and thinking problems. According to the findings of a recent study, individuals with symptoms of sleep apnea are approximately 50% more prone to…

Your lifestyle choices decide how well a medication works for you, findings of a new study reveal. Researchers have found that unhealthy lifestyle choices such as smoking, alcohol use, and obesity can affect the way the body metabolizes a drug. Researchers have known the potential impact of unhealthy lifestyle choices on enzyme levels, which in…

Bisphenol A (BPA), a prevalent chemical found in plastic products like water bottles, has been linked to various health concerns, including disruptions in hormonal function and an increased risk of conditions such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. A new study adds to these concerns, suggesting that BPA may impact the…

Obesity is a worldwide health crisis, deemed an epidemic that causes a minimum of 2.8 million global deaths. Obesity raises the risk of chronic diseases and mortality and the risk is particularly alarming in obese children. On this World Obesity Day, know ways to promote a healthy lifestyle to tackle obesity in children. As of…

Engaging in tandem cycling exercise, a stationary activity designed for two individuals to pedal together, could enhance the health and overall well-being of both individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, a new study revealed. The responsibility of caring for individuals with Parkinson’s disease often takes a toll on caregivers, impacting them both physically…

Eating disorders, which encompass serious and sometimes life-threatening conditions, impact individuals of all backgrounds, disturbing their eating patterns. In the United States, an estimated 28 million people will experience it during their lifetime. As we observe Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we at Medical Daily engaged experts to bring a better understanding of binge eating, one…

Timing of COVID-19 vaccination is associated with slight, temporary changes in the length of the menstrual cycle, a recent study revealed. Although the association between the COVID-19 vaccine and menstrual cycle length was previously known, researchers now found more evidence of the link and identified how the timing of vaccination is specifically linked to changes…