Health
Weed killer glyphosate found in most Americans' urine
More than 80% of Americans have a widely used herbicide lurking in their urine, a new government study suggests.
Jul 12, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Polio virus detected in London sewage samples: WHO, UK
A type of poliovirus derived from vaccines has been detected in London sewage samples, the World Health Organization and British health officials said Wednesday, adding that more analysis was underway.
Jun 22, 2022
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Health
Environmental pollutants play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes
The environmental pollutants we consume are probably the reason why some people develop type 1 diabetes. Even low concentrations of such pollutants can result in cells producing less insulin, reveals a new study from the ...
May 30, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki disease share same immune response
The emergence of COVID-19 had doctors racing to define and treat the new disease, but they soon discovered it was not the only novel illness caused by SARS-CoV-2. A subset of children infected by the virus also experienced ...
May 16, 2022
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Health
Not all dietary fiber is equal: Cereal fiber linked with lower inflammation, but not fruit or vegetable fiber
Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and colleagues evaluated whether dietary fiber intake was associated with a decrease in inflammation in older adults and if fiber was inversely related to ...
Apr 6, 2022
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Genetics
A new study provides valuable information on DNA methylation and gene expression in children
A new study led by ISGlobal, an institution supported by "la Caixa" Foundation, identifies associations between DNA methylation patterns and gene expression levels in blood samples from children. The findings, published in ...
Apr 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers warn of tick-borne Heartland virus in US. What to know about the viral pathogen
The Heartland virus is circulating in ticks in Georgia, researchers warned in a study published last week.
Mar 23, 2022
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Health
People with IBD have more microplastics in their feces, study says
Microplastics—tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 mm in length –– are everywhere, from bottled water to food to air. According to recent estimates, people consume tens of thousands of these particles each year, with ...
Dec 22, 2021
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Genetics
Is greenery the secret to slowing the biological ageing process?
We all know being surrounded by greenery is good for the mind and soul, but can it be good for the body, too?
Sep 16, 2021
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Inflammatory disorders
Precursor to ulcerative colitis in healthy individuals years before onset of disease
After the first symptoms, the diagnosis of the bowel disease ulcerative colitis may take a few months. As shown in a study at Örebro University, there is, however, a precursor to the disease already several years before ...
Sep 3, 2021
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