Football is more than just a game in Turkey. It's a passion that brings people together, but it also has some unexpected effects. One of these is the impact on emergency department visits. Researchers wanted to see if there was a link between big football matches, called derbies, and the number of people going to the hospital emergency rooms. They looked at data fro...
Mondays are not just a drag on your mood; they might be secretly harming your health. Researchers from the University of Hong Kong discovered that older adults who feel anxious on Mondays have significantly higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their bodies for up to two months. This isn't just a minor issue—it's a serious health concern. Cortisol is your ...
Southern California is experiencing its first summer heat wave, and while everyone feels the heat, it's not just about discomfort. High temperatures can have serious health effects, especially for those with certain conditions. People with asthma, high blood pressure, or allergies need to be extra careful. Heat can make allergies worse by increasing dust, mold, and ...
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 have a UV-filter called diethylamino hydroxybenzyl hexyl benzoate (D...
In the coming days, the eastern half of the United States will experience some of the hottest temperatures of the year. This intense heat is caused by a powerful weather pattern known as a heat dome, which is expected to develop over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a level 4-of-4 extreme heat risk alert for tens of millions of people from the Mid...
The Earth is in trouble. The changes we've made to our planet are making us sick. This is what experts call a "nature crisis. " It's affecting our daily lives and our health in many ways. It's crucial to understand that these changes can hit us both directly and indirectly. The Earth is getting hotter. Heatwaves are becoming more common. This is making more ...
A recent salmonella outbreak has put a spotlight on eggs, causing illness in numerous individuals across seven states. This health scare has been traced back to a significant recall by the August Egg Company. The company pulled around 1. 7 million brown organic and brown cage-free eggs from grocery stores. These eggs were distributed between February and May. The rec...
The planet is heating up, and with it, the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events are on the rise. These scorching periods are known to cause a variety of health issues. Children, with their unique physiology and activity levels, are thought to be more vulnerable to these health risks. However, there is a lack of specific research on how these heatwaves impac...
Smoking during pregnancy has long been linked to various health issues in newborns. But how does it affect them at a molecular level? Research has shown that sustained smoking by mothers during pregnancy can lead to changes in the DNA of their newborns. These changes, known as methylation, can affect how genes are expressed. This means that the genes might not wo...
In 2010, a new way to think about food was born in Brazil. This system, called Nova, sorts food into four main groups. It looks at how much a food has been changed from its natural state. Some foods are hardly changed at all. Others go through a lot of processing. The most changed foods are called ultra-processed. These are the ones to watch out for. Why? Because eat...