Climate change will increase people’s risk of salmonella poisoning from contaminated food, a new study warns, HealthDay News reports. Increased humidity will make it more likely that leafy greens, such as lettuce, will suffer from bacterial diseases like leaf spot, researchers reported in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. In turn, those bacterial diseases can…
Key facts Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, an estimated 5% of adults suffer from depression. More women are affected by depression than men. Depression can lead to suicide. There is effective treatment for mild, moderate and severe depression. Symptoms and patterns During a depressive episode, a person experiences a depressed mood (feeling sad,…
An Overview Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, where they…
The monkeypox outbreak was recorded during 2022-2023, but the current epidemic has emerged from a more dangerous strain. Monkeypox is a highly contagious disease. Initially, the virus was transmitted from animals to humans, but today it is also spread from person to person through direct bodily contact and airborne droplets. This occurs if an infected…
In today’s fast-paced world, staying healthy is more crucial than ever. While modern medicine provides powerful tools for fighting illness, there’s also a lot you can do to naturally support your immune system. By incorporating some simple lifestyle changes, you can strengthen your body’s natural defenses and promote overall well-being. Here are ten effective ways…
Will You Make Enough Milk to Breastfeed? The first few days after birth, your breasts make an ideal “first milk” called colostrum. There’s not a lot of it, but there’s plenty to meet your baby’s nutritional needs. Colostrum helps a newborn’s digestive tract develop and prepare itself to digest breast milk. Colostrum is the first…
Lactose intolerance occurs when your small intestine doesn’t produce enough of an enzyme (lactase) to digest milk sugar (lactose). Normally, lactase turns milk sugar into two simple sugars — glucose and galactose — which are absorbed into the bloodstream through the intestinal lining. If you’re lactase deficient, lactose in your food moves into the colon…
What is Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is when you feed your baby breast milk, usually directly from your breast. It’s also called nursing or chest-feeding. Making the decision to breastfeed is a personal matter. It’s also one that’s likely to draw opinions from your friends and family. Many medical experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and…
Scientists in Singapore have discovered a new member of the fungal family. In a study published this week, they detail a genetically distinct type of Candida auris found in several of their patients—the sixth such type discovered to date. The findings are published in The Lancet Microbe. This fungus is one of the most dangerous…
Scientists from Great Britain’s Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and Mexico’s Universidad de las Américas found that skipping breakfast can lead to lower life satisfaction in children and adolescents aged 10-17. The results of the study were published in the BMC Nutrition journal. More than 150,000 children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 from 42 different…
