Lead from old paint and pipes is still a harmful and deadly hazard in millions of US homes

by Aaron Specht,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLead is a potent neurotoxin that causes severe health effects such asneurological damage, organ failure and death.Widely u

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Lead from old paint and pipes is still a harmful and deadly hazard in millions of US homes

by Aaron Specht,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLead is a potent neurotoxin that causes severe health effects such asneurological damage, organ failure and death.Widely u

Updated on:March 19,2024 12

Curbing coal-burning emissions translates to health gains for children

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResidential heating by coal has for decades been the major contributor to the high levels of air pollu

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Curbing coal-burning emissions translates to health gains for children

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResidential heating by coal has for decades been the major contributor to the high levels of air pollu

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Adding folic acid to table salt could prevent life-threatening birth defects

by Rob Spahr,Emory UniversityThe participants of an international study on the effectiveness of adding folic acid to iodized table salt in the prevention of serious birth defects hold containers

Updated on: March 19,2024 17

Adding folic acid to table salt could prevent life-threatening birth defects

by Rob Spahr,Emory UniversityThe participants of an international study on the effectiveness of adding folic acid to iodized table salt in the prevention of serious birth defects hold containers

Updated on:March 19,2024 17

Recreational activities such as golfing, gardening may be associated with increased ALS risk among men

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainParticipation in recreational activities—including golfing, gardening or yard work, woodworking, and hunting—may be associated with

Updated on: March 19,2024 13

Recreational activities such as golfing, gardening may be associated with increased ALS risk among men

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainParticipation in recreational activities—including golfing, gardening or yard work, woodworking, and hunting—may be associated with

Updated on:March 19,2024 13

Study shows potential for using AI tools to detect health care-associated infections

by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new proof-of-conceptstudypublished in theAmerican Journal of Infection Controlreports th

Updated on: March 20,2024 19

Study shows potential for using AI tools to detect health care-associated infections

by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new proof-of-conceptstudypublished in theAmerican Journal of Infection Controlreports th

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Exploring how anabolic steroid use can increase heart disease risk

by University of BirminghamA, lead II ECG recordings from an unaffected individual (control) and a non-definite and definite ARVC patient. Individual cardiac cycles over a duration of 10s (

Updated on: March 21,2024 18

Exploring how anabolic steroid use can increase heart disease risk

by University of BirminghamA, lead II ECG recordings from an unaffected individual (control) and a non-definite and definite ARVC patient. Individual cardiac cycles over a duration of 10s (

Updated on:March 21,2024 18

Stickers and wristbands aren't a reliable way to prevent mosquito bites

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationCredit: Jimmy Chan from PexelsProtecting yourself and family from mosquito bites can be challenging, especially in this hot and humid weather. Protests from young

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Stickers and wristbands aren't a reliable way to prevent mosquito bites

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationCredit: Jimmy Chan from PexelsProtecting yourself and family from mosquito bites can be challenging, especially in this hot and humid weather. Protests from young

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

New sun safety advice tailored for Australia's diverse population

by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from QIMR Berghofer paves the way for more specific public health information to provide a

Updated on: March 21,2024 14

New sun safety advice tailored for Australia's diverse population

by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from QIMR Berghofer paves the way for more specific public health information to provide a

Updated on:March 21,2024 14

Specific plant foods reduce premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineFor childhood cancer survivors, specific plant foods are associated with a lower risk for premature aging, according to a studypublishedonline Jan. 23 in theJournal o

Updated on: March 21,2024 16

Specific plant foods reduce premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineFor childhood cancer survivors, specific plant foods are associated with a lower risk for premature aging, according to a studypublishedonline Jan. 23 in theJournal o

Updated on:March 21,2024 16

How stigma hurts trans health

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay from PexelsFor transgender and nonbinary people, feeling connected to one's community may alleviate the adverse health effects of chronic exposure to

Updated on: March 21,2024 15

How stigma hurts trans health

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay from PexelsFor transgender and nonbinary people, feeling connected to one's community may alleviate the adverse health effects of chronic exposure to

Updated on:March 21,2024 15

Whether inserted, ingested or implanted, batteries are a matter of life and death

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you've heard about the case of the Australian man who needed emergency removal of thethree "button" batteri

Updated on: March 21,2024 12

Whether inserted, ingested or implanted, batteries are a matter of life and death

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you've heard about the case of the Australian man who needed emergency removal of thethree "button" batteri

Updated on:March 21,2024 12

Wristband monitors provide detailed account of air pollution exposure

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthHeat map of the statistical significance of Spearman correlations between PAH compounds and questionnaire variables. Questionnaire desc

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Wristband monitors provide detailed account of air pollution exposure

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthHeat map of the statistical significance of Spearman correlations between PAH compounds and questionnaire variables. Questionnaire desc

Updated on:March 21,2024 19