Health
Bill would limit toxic heavy metals in baby food
A bill to limit the amount of heavy metals in baby food sold in the United States is slated to be submitted to Congress on Friday.
Mar 29, 2021
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How safe is your baby food? Company reports show arsenic, lead and other heavy metals
Heavy metals including lead, arsenic and mercury can be found in commercial baby foods at levels well above what the federal government considers safe for children, a new congressional report warns.
Feb 23, 2021
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Radiology & Imaging
Novel MRI contrast agent sidesteps toxic effects of current products
Adding a contrast-enhancing agent to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) significantly improves image quality and allows radiologists who interpret MRI scans to pick up subtle anatomic details and abnormalities that might otherwise ...
Dec 15, 2020
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Neuroscience
Stereotypes prejudice our musical tastes
Music prompts strong emotional responses. But it turns out it's not just the sound, or even the lyrics, that control the emotions we experience.
Nov 19, 2020
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Neuroscience
Lead exposure affects neurodevelopment in Japanese children
A study conducted over the past 18 years has found differences between lead exposure effects in young Japanese boys versus girls.
Jul 30, 2020
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Health
Can men dine their way to higher sperm counts?
(HealthDay)—Listen up, guys: A healthy diet is good for your brain and heart, and also your sperm, new research suggests.
Feb 21, 2020
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Insects, seaweed and lab-grown meat could be the foods of the future
The world is facing a major food crisis where both obesity and hunger are rising in the context of rapidly changing environments. The Food and Agriculture Organization has presented alternative food sources—such as seaweed ...
Feb 4, 2020
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Vaping devices under scrutiny as lung illness outbreak continues to vex health officials
Mangala Narasimhan carefully inserted the long, thin probe down Gregory Rodriguez's throat, snaking it past his vocal cords and deep into his damaged lungs.
Oct 23, 2019
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Health
Health care workers unprepared for magnitude of climate change
An epidemic of chronic kidney disease that has killed tens of thousands of agricultural workers worldwide, is just one of many ailments poised to strike as a result of climate change, according to researchers at the University ...
Aug 22, 2019
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Heavy metal music can have health benefits for fans
Due to its extreme sound and aggressive lyrics, heavy metal music is often associated with controversy. Among the genre's most contentious moments, there have been instances of blasphemous merchandise, accusations of promoting ...
Jun 12, 2019
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