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Apr 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution in the Air: What's Hiding in Shanghai's Winter?

Plastics are everywhere. They are in the ocean, in the soil, and even in the air. The air in Shanghai, China, is no exception. A recent study dug into the types and sizes of tiny plastic particles floating around in the city's winter air. These particles are so small that they can be inhaled. T

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Apr 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Man's Misstep: Hot Pavement and Alcohol Don't Mix

The climate crisis is no joke. It's a serious issue that affects everyone's health. Sometimes, people make poor decisions when they're not thinking clearly. This is exactly what happened to a man in 2021. He was walking barefoot during a heatwave. The pavement was extremely hot. It was so hot t

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Binge-Watching Blues: How Streaming Services Impact Medical Students

The pandemic brought many changes, but one of the most noticeable was the boom in streaming services. Young adults, especially those in college, have been big fans of this shift. However, this trend has sparked concerns about its effects on their well-being. Let's dive into how this trend is affecti

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

Genetic Links: COVID-19 and Heart Disease

COVID-19 has become a part of our lives, and its effects on health are still being uncovered. One big question is whether people who are more likely to get COVID-19 due to their genes also have a higher chance of heart problems. This is not about getting sick from the virus but about the genes that

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

How Vaping Habits Shifted Nicotine Levels from 2013 to 2019

The way people consume nicotine has changed a lot in recent years. This is especially true with the rise of e-cigarettes. To understand how these changes affect public health, it is important to look at how much nicotine people are getting from these devices. From 2013 to 2019, researchers tracked

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

How Seasons and Weather Shape Our Moods and Actions

Researchers have discovered that weather and seasons greatly influence our moods and behaviors. This is a complex topic. Many people feel different at various times of the year. Some people have consistent moods all year long. Others have moods that fluctuate with the seasons. To explore this furth

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

Transgender People and the Drug Crisis: A Hidden Struggle

In the UK and the US, transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals face a growing wave of hostility. This isn't just about rude comments or mean tweets. It's about real, dangerous threats. These threats come from politicians, media, and even laws designed to push TGD people out of public life an

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

Ozone's Hidden Impact on Pregnancy Chances in China

Ozone, a common air pollutant, has been linked to a significant drop in fertility rates in China. This connection has not been widely explored, despite ozone's strong oxidative properties. A recent study shed light on this issue by gathering data from over 10, 000 couples trying to conceive. The stu

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

The Money-Disease Connection: How Richer Nations Might Be Getting Sicker

The health of a country's population is closely tied to its economic status. This is not just about having access to better healthcare. It's about how wealth affects people's daily lives and choices. Over two decades, researchers looked at 27 European countries. They studied how money matters li

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Apr 17 2025HEALTH

Music as a Tool for Hong Kong's Youth to Manage Feelings and Beat Loneliness

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of young people worldwide. In Hong Kong, the situation is no different. Youth are facing a rise in negative emotions. Meanwhile, the tools to prevent these issues are falling short. This is especially true in frontline youth mental health s

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