Unexpectedly High Levels of Hazardous Chemicals Found in Nail Salons
First assessment of chemical exposures among nail salon technicians in Canada found unexpectedly high exposures to several chemicals used as plasticizers and flame retardants. A…
First assessment of chemical exposures among nail salon technicians in Canada found unexpectedly high exposures to several chemicals used as plasticizers and flame retardants. A…
Comprehensive review explains how overconsumption of fructose, a common additive in sweetened foods and beverages, can contribute to diseases. In today’s fast-paced world, the dependence…
Researchers at the University of Toronto have identified hundreds of new proteins that could play a role in cystic fibrosis, and which may shed light…
Kaiser Permanente study assessed of Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against infection, hospitalization, and death up to 8 months after vaccination. A Kaiser Permanente study published…
An FDA-approved drug that has been in clinical use for more than 70 years may protect against lung injury and the risk of blood clots…
In a groundbreaking study published on February 9, 2022, scientists describe how Ebola virus, which can persist in certain areas of the body, can re-emerge…
Understanding the underlying causes of obesity and how to prevent it is the best way to fight the obesity epidemic, according to Esra Tasali, MD,…
Cardiovascular care essential part of post-infection care. An in-depth analysis of federal health data indicates that people who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk…
Calorie restriction improves metabolic and immune responses that help determine both how long a person lives and how many years of good health they enjoy,…
A new therapeutic approach prevents the growth of metastatic tumors in mice by forcing cancer cells into a dormant state in which they are unable…
Emotions powerfully affect our health. Witness a heart attack-mimicking condition that’s become known as “broken heart syndrome.” UW Medicine Heart Institute cardiologist April Stempien-Otero sees a…
Widely available, over-the-counter antihistamines have the potential to restore daily function. Antihistamines may provide relief for the millions of people suffering from the painful, debilitating…
Essential nutrient passes between cells via ‘jumping genes.’ Your gut bacteria need vitamin B12 just as much as you do. Though DNA is usually passed…
Frequent use of NSAIDs or acetaminophen or regular use of COX-2 inhibitors was associated with an almost 20 percent higher risk of tinnitus Frequent use…
New research to be presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2022, Lisbon, April 23-26) suggests that many of…
A revolutionary pacemaker that re-establishes the heart’s naturally irregular beat is set to be trialed in New Zealand heart patients this year. A revolutionary pacemaker…
Results can help anticipate the scale of future health complications and improve planning for use of healthcare resources. Almost a third (32 of every 100)…
A highly virulent variant of HIV-1 has been circulating in the Netherlands for the past few decades, researchers report. According to the new study, a…