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New Study Finds Health Risks in Supposedly Safe BPA Alternatives, BPF and BPS
A groundbreaking study by José Villalaín, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain, challenges the safety of Bisphenol F (BPF) and Bisphenol S (BPS), commonly used as substitutes for Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastics and resins. Published in the Journal of Xenobiotics, the study reveals…
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University of Pittsburgh Researchers Unveil How House Dust Mites Trigger Allergic Asthma
New research from the University of Pittsburgh has elucidated the mechanism by which house dust mites, a prevalent allergen, trigger allergic asthma through immune system activation in mice. The study, recently published in Nature Immunology, provides vital insights into how seemingly harmless substances like dust mites, pet dander and pollen induce allergic reactions. This revelation…
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Nanoplastics Threaten Effectiveness of Antibiotics, New Study Finds
Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have discovered a concerning link between nanoplastics and the reduced effectiveness of antibiotics. This groundbreaking study highlights the severe implications of nanoplastics on public health, revealing that these diminutive plastic particles can compromise the efficacy of life-saving antibiotic treatments and potentially contribute to antibiotic resistance. “The results are alarming…
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CU Anschutz Study Links Climate Change to Rise in Eye Conditions
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered a compelling association between climate change and ocular health. A recent study published in Clinical Ophthalmology reveals that clinical visits for eye conditions like conjunctivitis have more than doubled during periods with high airborne particulate matter, suggesting air pollution exacerbated by climate change could…
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Rainforest Protection Found to Cut Respiratory Diseases, Save Lives
A recent study by the University of Bonn and the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais in Brazil has unveiled that safeguarding the Amazon rainforest from deforestation not only protects biodiversity and combats climate change but also dramatically improves human health by reducing respiratory diseases. The research, published today in the journal Nature Communications, Earth &…
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Reduce Blood Pressure With 10 Minutes of Light Exercise Every Hour, Study Finds
By breaking up long periods of inactivity with light physical activity, children and young adults can significantly reduce their blood pressure, a new study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle has found. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, led by Andrew Agbaje, alongside University of Bristol and University of Exeter, tracked…
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Managing Risk Factors Key to Reducing Severe Stroke Risk
Conditions like high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation and smoking significantly increase the risk of having a severe stroke, according to a study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. This large-scale research, encompassing data from 26,948 individuals across 32 countries with an average age of 62, represents a significant leap…
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AI Tech FastGlioma Dramatically Improves Brain Tumor Detection During Surgery
Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence model, FastGlioma, capable of identifying residual brain tumor tissue with remarkable speed and accuracy. This innovation promises to revolutionize neurosurgery, according to a study published in Nature. FastGlioma, developed by a team from the University of Michigan and the University of California, San Francisco, can detect remaining cancerous…
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MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy Shown to Reduce Long-Term Side Effects for Prostate Cancer Patients
A new study by the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals that MRI-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) substantially lowers long-term side effects for prostate cancer patients compared to the standard CT-guided approach. After an extensive two-year follow-up, the researchers found that patients receiving MRI-guided SBRT experienced significantly fewer urinary and bowel issues. Notably, only…
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Air Pollution Linked to Surge in Eczema Cases, New Yale Study Finds
People living in heavily polluted areas are significantly more likely to develop eczema, according to a new study led by Jeffrey Cohen, assistant professor of dermatology and biomedical informatics and data science at the Yale School of Medicine. Published in PLOS ONE, the study finds a strong correlation between increased levels of fine particulate matter…
