According to a new study published in PLOS Medicine, people with severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, have higher cardiovascular mortality rates than the general population. The new study included a meta-analysis of 108 previous studies with over 30 million participants aged 16 to 65 at the onset of psychiatric disorder.

According to the American Red Cross, donating one unit of blood may save the lives of up to three people.

From village to town, printed and used paper is widely used in Bangladesh to serve food, especially street food. But the real question is how safe it is for our health. The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has also warned about using printed paper and polythene for serving oily and warm food, but the implementation of the decision is not properly regulated.

It is that time of year when one has more concerns than just sweating out the summer heat. So, prepare yourself this summer to avoid some of these annoying health issues. Here are some of the most common summer illnesses to avoid and some helpful tips:

New research published in Diabetologia finds that the consumption of healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and legumes, is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in generally healthy people and support their role in diabetes prevention.

A new study published in PLOS ONE links cardiovascular risk factors to an increased risk of depression in older adults. Similar risk factors, such as inflammation and oxidative stress, are thought to link cardiovascular disease and depression. However, depression has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The new study focused on overweight or obese men and women aged 55-75.

In a study, researchers aimed to determine whether the four COVID-19 vaccines licenced for use in Brazil – CoronaVac, Oxford-AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1), Janssen (Ad26.COV2.S) and Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2) – offered additional protection against symptomatic infection, hospitalisation and death, to those reinfected with SARS-CoV-2.

The lack of food and water for exponentially more extended periods affects your health and metabolism. Fasting is a long period that may last up to fourteen hours and perhaps more than that.

A study published data on the efficacy of molnupiravir in reducing the risk of progression of COVID-19 in non-hospitalised, unvaccinated patients at the highest risk of poor outcomes was published.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline on regular antenatal care (ANC) offers worldwide, evidence-based guidelines.

Researchers examined 32 previously published systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomised trials to find an answer.

The worst fat is belly fat. Overeating may lead to heart disease and diabetes. Doctors think a larger waist indicates a shorter life. Following are the facts that contribute to belly fat:

For decades, industrial evolution, an increase in the number of chronic diseases, and pandemics have been wreaking havoc on people’s quality of life. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is drawing worldwide attention to these challenges in order to promote awareness. This year’s World Health Day theme is Our Planet, Our Health.

New research to be presented in the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) suggests that the symptoms connected to long COVID could be different in people infected with different variants.

A new study published recently in PLOS ONE journal has identified novel associations between older adults’ personality traits, the routes they took to leave their jobs, and their well-being after exiting the workforce.

Lipoprotein (a) is a type of bad cholesterol (LDL). A high level of lipoprotein (a) may mean you are at risk for heart disease. Lipoprotein (a) is a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Peptic ulcers are open sores on the mucus lining of the stomach or upper intestine. Ulcers are caused by bacterial infections, smoking, long-term painkiller use, and overeating fatty, acidic, and spicy meals.

Not without reason, breakfast is dubbed “the most essential meal of the day.” Breakfast, as the name implies, breaks the fast. It provides necessary nutrients and refills your glucose supply, boosting energy and alertness. Hence a proper breakfast is crucial. Following are the breakfast mistakes most people make:

Due to decreased bone density and quality, osteoporosis caused skeletal weakening and increased fracture risk, notably the spine, wrist and hip. The first indication of this condition is a fracture, a major cause of death and morbidity.

Your hair-trigger temper or inability to concentrate may be signs of a larger problem. See what else may signal mental exhaustion and what you can do about it.