Scientists are finding new ways to check for harmful substances in our bodies without using animals. This is a big deal because it's better for the animals and often gives us more accurate results. One of the places they're looking is in our pee. That's right, pee! It might not sound glamorous, but pee is actually a goldmine of information. It can tell us about the c...
The Hanjiang River in China is facing a hidden problem: tiny plastic particles. These small bits, called microplastics, are less than 500 micrometers in size. They are everywhere in the river and can harm aquatic life. A recent study used advanced technology to find out more about these microplastics. The study found a lot of these tiny plastics in the river. On ave...
High triglyceride levels, or hypertriglyceridaemia, are not just about what you eat. It's a mix of genes and lifestyle. The liver plays a big role here. When the liver has too much fat, it makes more of a certain type of cholesterol. This cholesterol is rich in triglycerides. Now, scientists think that this liver fat interacts with a person's genetic makeup. Together...
Central Asia is dealing with a serious issue: fine particulate matter, or PM2. 5, which comes from both natural dust and human-made pollution. This tiny stuff is hard to see, but it's causing big problems for people's health. Lets break it down. First, lets talk about where this PM2. 5 comes from. In winter, most of it comes from things like cars, factories, and hea...
Older adults often face the challenge of falls, which can significantly affect their daily lives. To tackle this issue, wearable sensors have been developed to monitor and predict fall risks in real-world settings. These sensors track movements in everyday environments, providing valuable data for assessing fall risks. To gauge the effectiveness and acceptability of ...
Dental implants can fail due to peri-implantitis. This disease wreaks havoc on the tissues around dental implants. It is a complex condition. It has many risk factors. It is important to figure out who is at risk before surgery. This can help prevent the disease. It can also help patients make better choices. It is important to assess a patient's risk befor...
Lightning is a serious threat to wind farms. It can cause significant damage. Many studies have been done on the effects of lightning. However, there is a lack of research on how different wind farm layouts affect the severity of lightning-induced overvoltages. This is a crucial gap in knowledge. This study aims to fill that gap. It looks at how different wind ...
In the heart of rural Bangladesh, a serious issue lurks beneath the surface. Groundwater in many areas is packed with harmful metals like arsenic, manganese, and iron. The World Health Organization has set a safe limit for arsenic at 10 micrograms per liter. However, in some parts of Bangladesh, this limit is far exceeded, even surpassing the Bangladesh Standard for ...
In the bustling city of Beijing, there's an unseen danger lurking in the air. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, are a type of pollutant that can seriously harm people's health. These pollutants are so small that they hitch a ride on tiny particles floating in the air. Until now, measuring how much of these pollutants people take in has been tricky. Tradition...
Urban soils are often contaminated. This is a big problem in cities. The contamination levels can vary greatly from one area to another. This makes it hard to come up with a one-size-fits-all solution. In one city, researchers took a close look at this issue. They collected soil samples from six different types of areas: business districts, parks, homes, industrial ...