Climate change is making the world hotter, and that's causing problems for people who work outdoors, like construction workers. These jobs need a lot of physical effort, so when it's hot, it can be tough to keep up the same pace. A recent study looked at many other studies to see how heat affects ho
Did you know that Filipino kids watch a ton of TV? A recent study checked out the ads shown on the top three kids' channels during school hours and after school. They wanted to see what kinds of food ads were being shown. Spoiler alert: it wasn't always healthy stuff! The study found that many food
Did you know that exposure to war can mess with your DNA? It's true! When kids and teens face traumatic events, like war, their DNA can change in a way that might affect their mental health. This change is called DNA methylation. Scientists have been looking into how war affects this process in kids
Endocrine disruptors, often found in our environment, can mess with our hormones and cause health problems, especially with reproduction. Two well-known culprits are Bisphenol A (BPA) and perfluoro-octane sulphonate (PFOS). These chemicals are everywhere, but we don't fully understand how they work
Recently, the H5N1 bird flu has been making its way into more people. Six more cases have been reported, with five in California and one in Oregon. This is the first case in Oregon. There might be another case in California, but it's still being checked. All these cases are mild, and the people caug
Pregnancy apps are super popular, helping pregnant women keep track of their health. Pregnant radiographers, who work with radiation, are at high risk of harmful exposure to their unborn babies. They use special devices called fetal dosimeters to monitor radiation levels. These devices are crucial f
Inside our bodies, there's something called the circadian clock. It's like a tiny timekeeper that controls our daily rhythms and interacts with our environment. When we talk about infection, it can change how these 'clock' genes work. In zebrafish, this is affected by light. Scientists wanted to see
In a bid to curb carbon emissions, many cities have been pushing folks to ditch cars and hop on bikes instead. Unfortunately, pedaling through traffic might not be as healthy as it sounds. Cyclists often breathe in more polluted air than others, especially in congested cities. To shed some light on
Tech companies heavily relying on Chinese manufacturing might face tough times if Donald Trump's trade policies intensify. With Trump's reelection, U. S. -China trade tensions could escalate, potentially hurting businesses with significant exposure to Chinese suppliers. Trump proposed universal tari
Ever wondered how what you eat can affect your mood? Well, let’s talk about a fascinating link between your gut bacteria and depression. Scientists have found that long-term alcohol use, known to raise the risk of depression, might be influenced by something found in our bellies - short-chain fatty
