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Chemical Exposure Linked to Cancer Risk in Firefighters: New Study
A recent study has revealed a concerning association between exposure to certain chemicals frequently encountered in firefighting and an elevated risk of glioma, a type of brain cancer. This research emphasizes the occupational hazards faced by firefighters, reinforcing earlier studies that hinted at such risks. Elizabeth B. Claus, a professor at Yale School of Public…
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New Study Reveals Varied Cardiovascular Risks Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Groups
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations exhibit marked differences in cardiovascular disease risk, according to preliminary findings presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025. The study, known as the PANACHE (Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian and Asian American Cardiovascular Health Epidemiology) study,…
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New Antibody Discovery Paves Way for Broadly Protective Norovirus Vaccine
In a significant leap towards combating norovirus, a team of scientists from The University of Texas at Austin, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National Institutes of Health has identified antibodies that could pave the way for a broadly effective norovirus vaccine. Their findings, published in Science Translational Medicine, bring new…
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New Study Links Physical Activity to Brain Health
A recent preliminary study has linked moderate to vigorous physical activity with a decreased risk of dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders. The research will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 77th Annual Meeting, April 5–9, 2025, in San Diego and online. The study underscores the significant role that physical activity plays…
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Scented Wax Melts May Pose Health Risks, New Study Reveals
Scented wax melts, widely marketed as safer alternatives to traditional candles, might not be as harmless as previously believed, according to new research led by Purdue University and published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters. In a comprehensive study conducted by Nusrat Jung, Brandon Boor and colleagues, the researchers delved into the effects of…
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New Study Links Health and Fitness Apps to Disordered Eating
With an increasing number of people turning to health and fitness apps to meet their New Year resolutions, new research from Flinders University raises red flags about the potential negative consequences of these tools. The study, published in the journal Body Image, explores the concerning relationship between the use of these apps and disordered eating,…
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New Food VAT Approach to Inspire Healthy and Sustainable Diets
People might be inspired to make healthier and more sustainable dietary choices if Value Added Tax (VAT) rates were adjusted based on health and environmental grounds, according to a new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL). Published in the journal Nature Food, the study examines VAT rates for foods in the UK…
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Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke As a Child Alters DNA
Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are at a higher risk of experiencing changes in their DNA, according to a recent study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation. The findings, published in Environment International, emphasize the critical need to reduce children’s exposure to…
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New Survey Reveals Nearly Half of Adults Misunderstand Risks of Daily Aspirin
A recent survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania has revealed a significant gap in public understanding regarding the use of daily low-dose aspirin for heart attack and stroke prevention. Despite updated guidelines from prominent medical organizations, nearly half (48%) of U.S. adults still mistakenly believe that the benefits…
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Breakthrough in Understanding Cholesterol Protein
For decades, low-density lipoproteins (LDL) — the notorious “bad” cholesterol — have been flagged as a major culprit in heart disease. However, the intricate workings of these microscopic adversaries have remained largely elusive. Now, in a new study published in Nature, University of Missouri researchers have, for the first time, decoded the shape and structure…
