The Covid-19 pandemic brought a surge in alcohol consumption that hasn't slowed down. Dr. Brian Lee, a liver specialist, noticed more patients with severe liver issues due to excessive drinking. A recent study, led by Lee, found that alcohol use in the US increased in 2020 and kept rising in 2021 an
Air pollution, especially PM2. 5 particles that can cause serious health issues, is a major global problem. Knowing where to place sensors to monitor this pollution is a big challenge. It's like trying to find the best spots in a huge city maze, considering things like traffic, population, and weath
Makeup doesn't last forever, and using it past its expiration date can be risky. Powder products like blush or eyeshadow can stay good for up to two years, while liquid ones like foundation might last only six months to a year. Mascara and liquid eyeliner are the quickest to go bad, at just three mo
Street food is a quick bite enjoyed by many in cities, but it can also be a health hazard, especially in less wealthy countries. In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, a study looked into how teaching chicken sellers about food safety could improve things. The program taught vendors about cleanliness and gav
Have you ever wondered what lurks beneath the surface of Johor Waters when it comes to marine life? A recent study took a deep dive into the heavy metal levels of stingrays from Pontian, Muar, and Batu Pahat. These metals, like copper, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, can build up in the r
Many people use black plastic items, like toys and cooking utensils, every day. But do you know where these items come from? Some black plastics are made from recycled electronics. This might sound convenient, but it's not always safe. These electronics can have harmful chemicals, like flame retarda
Cadmium (Cd) pollution is a serious threat to human health, especially when it ends up in our rice. Predicting how much Cd will be in rice grains is tough because the soil is complex and varies a lot. Scientists found that the water in the soil pores, during the time when rice grains are filling out
In the bustling city of Xi'an, China, researchers have taken a closer look at the dust found in community playgrounds. They investigated common toxic elements like cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), barium (Ba), zinc (Zn), and lead (Pb). The levels of these elements were quite h
Listen up! If you're a man with both diabetes and kidney disease, you might face heart issues 28 years earlier than your healthier friends. Women, you're not off the hook either; it's 26 years earlier for you. Why so early? These two conditions team up to boost your heart risk even more. Imagine hav
Imagine this: a U. S. senator who was once an OB-GYN is fighting for children's health in a different way now—not in a delivery room, but in the halls of Congress. This senator is worried about what some Democratic leaders are pushing—surgeries and hormones for kids who want to change their gender.
