In Sri Lanka, many people accidentally or intentionally consume profenofos, an insecticide, and often mix it with alcohol. This makes treating their poisoning much harder. Doctors want to know how alcohol levels in the blood affect the poisoning and how the body processes profenofos. They're trying
Imagine a world where cooking doesn't harm the health of older women. That's the idea behind a recent trial in several countries. Researchers wanted to see if switching from wood or charcoal to a cleaner fuel like liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) could make a difference. They studied women aged 40 to 7
Ever heard that what moms-to-be breathe can shape their baby's lung health? Scientists discovered that tiny pollution particles, called PM2. 5, can disrupt lung development during pregnancy. These tiny invaders, smaller than a human hair, sneak deep into the lungs, causing trouble. They come from ca
Berlin's financial future is getting a boost. Last week, the town's voters and council gave the green light to $1. 6 million worth of extra spending. This includes a big chunk for new equipment and facility upkeep, plus funds to deal with the aftermath of last year's massive brush fire on Lamentatio
As the 2010s drew to a close, Sweden's traditional media outlets were talking more about climate change than ever before. This was especially true during the summer of 2018, when a severe drought and wildfires hit the country, and the Fridays for Future movement, led by Greta Thunberg, gained tracti
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has decided to exit the "Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. " This group, backed by the UN, aims to combat climate change. The decision comes as the city of Los Angeles faces devastating wildfires. Are woke policies to blame? Let's rewind. A few years
As Donald J. Trump prepares to take office, his first stop won't be the capital. Instead, he'll land at a military base in Maryland on his private plane, then head straight to one of his own golf clubs. The Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, will host around 500 of his closest supporter
Optometrists have always played a crucial role in meeting the challenges and opportunities in eye care. The roots of optometry in the UK reach back to 1629 when Charles I granted a Royal Charter to the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, creating the 60th Livery Company of the City of London. Ho
Thruline Entertainment has added Abby Johnson and Kimberly Kottwitz to their team as talent managers. The duo, who recently worked together at Brave Artists Management, brings along several clients, including Joshua Colley, Abi Monterey, and Oona O’Brien. Johnson and Kottwitz are known for their ene
Severe storms and tornadoes are some of nature's most dangerous events, causing significant damage and harm. The weather conditions near the surface are heavily influenced by large-scale weather patterns, known as synoptic patterns. To understand how tornadoes might change with the climate, scientis
