Measles has made an appearance in South Carolina, and health officials are on the lookout. Three spots in the state have been flagged as potential exposure sites. These include a restaurant, a popular electronics store, and a library. The infected individual was unaware they were spreading the virus
People often worry about making their symptoms worse after a concussion. This can lead to avoiding daily activities, which might actually make things harder in the long run. A recent study looked at how exposure therapy could help break this cycle. The study involved 20 people who had been dealing
The Industrial Revolution was a big change in England. It brought new jobs and machines. But it also brought pollution. People thought only big cities had pollution. Rural areas were thought to be safe. But new research shows that is not true. Scientists studied bones from two towns. One was indust
People often wonder if being born during Ramadan affects health later in life. Some studies suggest it might, but there's not much solid evidence. A recent study in Malaysia looked into this. They checked if adults who were in their mother's womb during Ramadan had higher blood pressure or blood sug
Measles has made an unwelcome visit to Boston. A traveler from Texas, carrying the virus, spent time in the city and nearby Westborough over a few days in December. This person flew into Logan Airport on December 11th and left on the 12th, staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Westborough dur
A measles alert has been issued for people who were at Denver International Airport (DIA) on December 12. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) shared that someone with measles was at the airport that day. The person arrived at Gate B45 at 7:24 p. m. and later left from G
Life in the city is more than just tall buildings and busy streets. It's a mix of things in the air, water, and around us that can change how our genes work. This is what scientists call the Urban Exposome. It's not just about pollution. It's also about the social stuff, like how we live and interac
Firefighters put their lives on the line to protect others, but their protective gear might be putting their health at risk. Recent research has uncovered that some firefighter turnout gear contains chemicals linked to cancer and hormone problems. The study focused on brominated flame retardants, w
Workplace skin reactions, often called occupational contact urticaria (OCU), happen when someone's skin reacts to something they touch at work. These reactions can be caused by chemicals or proteins. There are two main types: nonimmunologic (irritant) and immunologic (IgE-mediated). The immunologic
Ever wondered why your body clock seems to go haywire when you work shifts? It turns out, the math models that predict our internal rhythms do well in labs but struggle in the real world. This is especially true for shift workers whose light exposure is all over the place. Researchers dug into this
