Health
Raincoats, undies, school uniforms: Are your clothes dripping in 'forever chemicals'?
There could be more than just fashion risks involved when buying a pair of leggings or a raincoat.
Apr 6, 2023
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News tagged with toxicity
Oncology & Cancer
Activating targets for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis and treatment
A study recently published in the journal Science China Life Sciences was led by Professor Qimin Zhan (Key laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Medical research
Development of an artificial kidney for early detection of drug toxicity
The kidney plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis within the body by eliminating toxic and superfluous substances in the bloodstream, including waste generated during metabolic processes, through urine. Nevertheless, ...
Mar 31, 2023
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Neuroscience
Fluid flow in the brain can be manipulated by sensory stimulation
Researchers at Boston University, U.S. report that the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain is linked to waking brain activity. Led by Stephanie Williams, and publishing in the open access journal PLOS Biology on March ...
Mar 30, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
New program shows promise in reducing financial burden of cancer care
The rising cost of cancer care puts patients and their caregivers at increased risk of experiencing financial toxicity, a term used to describe financial hardship caused by out-of-pocket treatment costs.
Mar 27, 2023
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Genetics
Researchers identify new genes that modulate the toxicity of the protein β-amyloid, responsible for causing Alzheimer's
An international study led by the Molecular Physiology Laboratory at the UPF Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS) identifies new genes that modulate the toxicity of the protein β-amyloid, responsible for causing ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Health
Fresh produce contaminated with toxic BPA-like chemicals present in food labels, study finds
Steps were taken in Canada to reduce the use of Bisphenol A (BPA), a toxic chemical linked to prostate and breast cancer, commonly found in plastics, the lining of food cans, water bottles, and paper receipts. But in many ...
Mar 16, 2023
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Health
US to tighten control of PFAS chemicals in drinking water
U.S. water utilities will be required to remove certain "forever chemicals" from drinking water as the Biden administration sets first-ever limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, better known as known as ...
Mar 14, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers confirm the link between diet, microbiota and mental health
Fermentation of protein in the gut could release toxins into the body's circulation and affect the brain's access to neurotransmitter compounds, according to an international study by Monash University researchers.
Mar 10, 2023
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Medications
FDA mandate to limit acetaminophen in acetaminophen-opioid medications associated with reduced serious liver injury
A United States Food and Drug Administration mandate to limit the dosage of acetaminophen in pills that combine acetaminophen and opioid medications is significantly associated with subsequent reductions in serious liver ...
Mar 7, 2023
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