Imagine this: A chemist messes up data, and suddenly, schools are in a pickle. Back in December 2024, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) discovered that not one, but two chemists had tampered with quality control data. This mess-up affected the testing method used to ch
In the Veneto Region of Italy, a study was conducted to understand the impact of PFAS exposure on calcium levels in the body. PFASs are a group of chemicals that have raised concerns due to their ability to accumulate in the environment and potentially interfere with bone metabolism, especially from
Lead, a notorious heavy metal, is a major troublemaker. It can wreak havoc on both our environment and our health. So, how do we catch this sneaky metal? Scientists have come up with a clever way to detect lead ions (Pb2+) using something called a DNA aptamer and a dye called crystal violet
Levetiracetam, often used to treat epilepsy, has been linked to serious skin issues. Most of what we know comes from small studies or reports from single hospitals. This makes it hard to understand how common these skin problems really are in everyday life. Levetiracetam is a popular drug used to c
Imagine a place where the ocean water is so dirty that it makes people sick. This isn't some distant land; it's right here in California, at the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado. Over the past six years, beaches near this base have been shut down multiple times because the water was too contaminate
In a river tainted by mining waste, scientists found something unexpected. They checked out six metals in a type of salmon called masu salmon. The metals were copper, zinc, cadmium, lead, arsenic, and selenium. They looked at nine spots in the polluted river and a nearby clean river. The goal was to
In the world of animal nutrition, vitamin B2 is a big deal. It's a crucial nutrient that helps animals stay healthy and grow strong. Recently, scientists have been looking into how to make this vitamin even more effective and safe for all animals. The focus is on two types of vitamin B2: one that's
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, a 13-year-old boy from India faced a serious health issue. He struggled with severe muscle weakness, especially in his lower body. His body ached all over, and he had trouble walking. He even had to use his hands to climb up from a seated position. This condition is kn
Water treatment plants produce a byproduct called drinking water treatment residuals (DWTRs). This stuff is usually seen as waste, but it turns out it's pretty good at trapping metals and other chemicals. Researchers in Wyoming and Oregon tested DWTRs to see if they could help clean up metal-contam
Kids need certain vitamins and minerals as part of their diet to grow up strong and healthy. When babies and young children do not get enough vitamin B12, a serious problem can come up. Those early signs of a vitamin B 12 shortfall include tremors, developmental delays and anemia. Some children ma
