In a surprising turn of events, a person from Arizona has recently passed away due to pneumonic plague. This marks the first death from this disease in the county since 2007. Back then, the victim had come into contact with a deceased animal carrying the plague. Plague, often called the "Black Death
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have become a hot topic in research lately. Scientists are digging deep to understand how these chemicals affect our health. They are found almost everywhere, from the food we eat to the water we drink, even in the air we breathe. These chemicals can sne
Pregnancy is a time of big changes, both good and bad. But did you know where you live can affect how you feel during this time? A study looked into this and found some interesting things. First, let's talk about stress. It's a part of life, but too much can be bad, especially when you're pregnant.
Radiology staff are often exposed to low doses of X-rays over long periods. A recent study looked at how this affects their thyroid function and blood cell counts. Researchers studied 136 workers in radiology and related fields. They measured thyroid hormones and blood cell counts to see if there we
People often gather and store a lot of information. This is called information hoarding. But why do they do it? And what happens when they do? Researchers wanted to find out. They looked at how information hoarding connects to other things. Like feeling overwhelmed by too much information. Or sticki
Every day, people in Brussels are surrounded by unseen threats. These threats are not from criminals or dangerous animals. Instead, they come from the environment. Noise, tiny particles in the air, and magnetic fields are just a few examples. Together, these factors cause a big problem. They are lin
People are getting more worried about PFAS, or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances. These chemicals stick around in the environment and end up in our food. Understanding how they get into our diet is important to keep us safe. A recent study looked at how PFAS can enter our food. It found that old
Phthalates are sneaky chemicals that can mess with our bodies, especially the male reproductive system. One of the worst offenders is di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHxP). Even though Europe banned it in 2020, people are still getting exposed to it. How? Well, sunscreen might be the culprit. Some sunscreens
Pet allergies are more common than you might think. They affect a big chunk of people worldwide. The culprits aren't the fur, but tiny proteins in an animal's skin, saliva, or urine. These allergens can stick around for weeks, even after a pet is gone. Living with pets might actually lower allergy
Young people in Samoa might be losing their hearing without realizing it. This is not just a local problem. It's a global issue. Almost half of the people between 12 and 35 years old are at risk. This is due to loud noises from music, parties, and even everyday environments. The World Health Organiz
