NPR Health
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing? Here are six questions scientists are trying to answer.
Environmental Health News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Los cambios en la temperatura del agua y las corrientes ocenicas estn alterando la distribucin de muchas especies marinas, de forma que los pases tendrn que adaptarse a una nueva realidad pesquera. No todos lo tienen fcil.
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News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Keith Poulsen's jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Light and moderate consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a multicenter study. The study is based on the analysis of a biomarker of wine intake -- specifically, tartaric acid, present in grapes. It was carried out in 1,232 participants in the PREDIMED project, a major scientific epidemiological study in nutrition on the effects of the Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular health.
Climate for Health
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Registration is open for the largest event on planetary and climate health, Our Planet, Our Health: 2025 Climate Action Convention! This spring, ecoAmerica is excited to partner with leading organizations to catalyze action for a more sustainable, equitable, and healthier world.
NPR Health
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized after becoming infected with a case of bird flu that's been linked to wild birds and poultry.
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Environmental Health News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Una ola de calor marina conocida como "la Mancha" (The Blob) ha provocado la muerte masiva de 4 millones de aves marinas y la poblacin an no se ha recuperado.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Fossilized skeletons and shells clearly show how evolution and extinction unfolded over the past half a billion years, but a new analysis extends the chart of life to nearly 2 billion years ago. The chart shows the relative ups and downs in species counts, telling scientists about the origin, diversification, and extinction of ancient life. With this new study, the chart of life now includes life forms from the Proterozoic Eon, 2,500 million to 539 million years ago.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a serious, chronic condition that causes breathing to become progressively difficult
NPR Health
DECEMBER 21, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn't authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn't meet safety standards.
The Hill
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) defended Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) for her remarks about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsons shooting and the countrys health care system, calling it outrageous Thompson was killed. Sanders joined NBCs Meet the Press on Sunday and was asked about Warrens comments that the "visceral" response to Thompsons death is a "warning" about how Americans view the industry.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A 2.5-year-old returning to Australia from India was infected with a reassortant H5N1 virus, revealing genetic mixing between avian influenza clades and gaps in South Asian surveillance.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
A new study about Earth's northernmost seafloor hydrothermal system shows even more variety in vent styles than previously thought. The study has important implications for understanding the origin of these vents and assessing their global-scale impact on the Earth-Ocean system. The study also has implications for understanding and searching for habitable environments, and potentially even life on other ocean worlds in our outer solar system, according to the study's authors.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Study finds majority of convenience food products high in carbohydrates, urging for clearer nutritional labels and healthier options.
NPR Health
DECEMBER 19, 2024
At a time when more than half the American diet comes from processed, packaged foods, the FDA has new rules aimed at helping people make healthier choices in the grocery store.
The Hill
DECEMBER 18, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response to detection of bird flu in dairy cows, stating this action will streamline the state's response. Newsom's office stated the declaration will give state and local agencies "additional flexibility around staffing, contracting, and other rules to support Californias evolving response.
Environmental Health News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
El ltimo informe de IPBES, un grupo de expertos de la ONU, advierte de que las crisis medioambientales, sociales y econmicas interactan y se agravan mutuamente.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A research team has taken a crucial step towards resolving a long-standing controversy -- was syphilis introduced to Europe from the Americas at the end of the 15th century, or had it been there all along? Ancient pathogen genomes from skeletons that pre-date 1492 confirm its introduction from the Americas, but its world-wide spread remains a grim legacy of the colonial period.
Science Daily - Public Health
DECEMBER 19, 2024
A new study reveals significant improvements in the health of older adults when compared to previous generations.
NPR Health
DECEMBER 20, 2024
An NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding flu shot events or otherwise encouraging the public to get those vaccines.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Findings indicate stimulants and atomoxetine effectively reduce ADHD symptoms, though non-pharmacological therapies show potential for long-term efficacy.
The Hill
DECEMBER 21, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a weight-loss drug to help sleep apnea, becoming the first drug to treat the disorder affecting millions of Americans. On Friday, the federal agency green-lighted Eli Lillys Zepbound drug for the use, approving a prescription medicine suited for adults suffering from moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic into the air, creating a form of air pollution that researchers suspect may be causing respiratory and other illnesses.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 20, 2024
All licensed food manufacturers and importers should upload the data; move is to ensure that such items are not resold for public consumption
NPR Health
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Vitamin D is good for the immune system, but in older people it doesn't prevent falls or fractures, according to health experts at the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Here's why you need it.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Researchers describe TRACeR-I, a protein platform that can be used to engineer immune responses.
UK Health Security
DECEMBER 18, 2024
We see cases of flu, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus throughout the year, but in winter they circulate at the same time and can reach high levels. We also track other respiratory viruses rhinovirus, adenovirus, human metapneumovirus (hMPV) and parainfluenza that can also peak over the autumn and winter months. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV have vaccines, which are offered to different vulnerable groups.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Scientists have spotted a massive black hole in the early universe that is 'napping' after stuffing itself with too much food. Like a bear gorging itself on salmon before hibernating for the winter, or a much-needed nap after Christmas dinner, this black hole has overeaten to the point that it is lying dormant in its host galaxy.
Environmental Health News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The impact of plastics on health is an area of increasing concern.
NPR Health
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Over 800 million people have genital herpes and in many cases the virus can flare up over a person's lifetime, causing painful symptoms. So why doesn't the world pay more attention?
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Research indicates meditation techniques, particularly Transcendental Meditation, significantly alleviate PTSD symptoms, suggesting new avenues for therapy.
Preventing Chronic Disease
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Salmonella enterica Serovar Abony Outbreak Caused by Clone of Reference Strain WDCM 00029, Chile
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Scientists have unveiled groundbreaking research on the origins of lunar water, offering insights that could reshape our understanding of the Earth-Moon system and the broader solar system. The pioneering study explores the isotopic signatures of lunar water, revealing a mix of indigenous and cometary sources.
Science Daily - Public Health
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our clinics are urgently required to address this considerable public health problem facing the nation.
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