In the heart of Bangladesh, the Mymensingh region is grappling with a familiar foe: dengue fever. This illness, spread by the Aedes mosquito, doesn't discriminate. It affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the main culprit, carrying and spreading the dengue virus with ease. The region is not a hotspot for dengue, but that ...

Parkinson's disease is a big deal. It's the second most common brain disorder that causes problems with movement. It can really mess up a person's life. Scientists have been looking into how metals in our bodies might play a role in this disease. They checked out 8 metals that our body needs and 2 that might be harmful. They took urine samples from people with Parki...

Epigenetic clocks measure DNA methylation to guess a person's biological age. These are different to the age shown on our birth certificate. However. there are still many unknowns about how lifestyle factors and physiological conditions can influence these epigenetic markers in Asian populations. A research team set out to explore connections between various lifes...

Have you ever wondered how air pollution affects our health? Scientists in Brazil decided to find out more about this. They studied the tiny particles in the air, called PM2. 5, which are so small they can't be seen with the naked eye. These particles can come from things like car exhaust, factories, and even burning wood. The study took place in Salvador, a city in ...