The hidden costs of engineered stone countertops I renovated my kitchen two years ago, and now I can't help but wonder: Is someone sick or dying because of my design choices? Oct 10, 2023 0 1
Singapore's smoke-free law may have warded off 20,000 heart attacks in people over 65 An extension of the smoking ban to communal areas of residential blocks and other outdoor spaces in Singapore in 2013 may have prevented up to 20,000 heart attacks among those aged 65+, suggests research published in the ... Oct 10, 2023 1 32
Genetics may be responsible for one-third of complex regional pain syndrome cases Genetic susceptibility may be responsible for around 1 in 3 cases of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a poorly understood condition causing persistent severe and disabling pain, finds research published online in the ... Oct 10, 2023 1 120
Renting rather than owning a private sector home linked to faster 'biological aging' Renting a private sector home, falling repeatedly into arrears, and exposure to pollution in the vicinity are linked to faster biological aging—the cumulative damage to the body's tissues and cells, irrespective of actual ... Oct 10, 2023 0 32
Non-melanoma skin cancer killing more people than melanoma, new study finds Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is causing a greater number of global deaths than melanoma, the more serious form of skin cancer, a new study presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) Congress ... Oct 10, 2023 0 3
Interactive language during playtime helps build kids' spatial skills The way parents interact with their children during playtime strongly influences the development of spatial skills—a predictor of success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Oct 10, 2023 0 1
Stopping the cycle of recurrent urinary tract infections in women A study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers is the first to demonstrate the long-term efficacy of electrofulguration, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that treats chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) ... Oct 10, 2023 0 2
The biggest financial, legal and functional challenges of caregivers of persons living with dementia A new study published in JMIR Aging identifies the major challenges and needs of the 11 million Americans who act as caretakers for family members with dementia. Oct 10, 2023 0 1
Syphilis transmission in US higher among transgender women and Black gay and bisexual men, study finds Transgender women and Black gay and bisexual men in Chicago are nearly twice as likely to contract syphilis at some point in their lives as white gay men, according to a new study conducted by scientists at Northwestern University. Oct 10, 2023 0 1
Q&A: Researcher explains the relationship between Parkinson's disease and sleep, treatment options Trying to get a full night's rest while living with Parkinson's disease is often easier said than done. Patients often face frequent interruptions and irregular sleep due to a number of issues, such as poor nap patterns, ... Oct 10, 2023 0 2
