Plastic is in our clothes, cars, mobile phones, water bottles and food containers. But recent research adds to growing concerns about the impact of tiny plastic fragments on our health.
Aug 28, 2024
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A new study by researchers in Sweden shows that an injection of a solution of nanoparticles around the heart can cause a temporary heart stimulator to self-assemble and correct heart arrhythmia in emergency situations with ...
Aug 27, 2024
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During the cold winter months, it is nice to light an indoor fireplace or "braai" for extra warmth. The downside is that you may be inhaling tiny solid or liquid substances that could be harmful to your health.
Aug 6, 2024
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A first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada's two largest cities by McGill-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant.
Aug 5, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease, a debilitating brain disorder with limited treatment options, has long challenged researchers. Specifically, researchers have struggled with slowing the buildup of amyloid beta plaques, harmful clumps ...
Aug 3, 2024
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We now have a dizzying array of heating technologies to consider, besides the fire that warmed our ancestors.
Aug 1, 2024
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Outdoor air pollution was estimated to cause 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide per year as of 2019. This is largely due to exposure to particulate matter (PM), a combination of tiny solid particles and liquid droplets ...
Jul 30, 2024
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Wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution, according to new research linking it to an increased risk of dementia.
Jul 29, 2024
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Wildfire smoke has become a common feature of Canadian summers, fueled by bigger, more intense and more frequent wildfires. In 2023, Canada experienced its worst wildfire season on record, with many communities contending ...
Jul 29, 2024
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A team led by scientists from Baylor College of Medicine, University of Copenhagen, and Center Nacional d'Anàlisi Genòmica and Center for Genomic Regulation report discovering fossils of ancient chromosomes in the remains ...
Jul 11, 2024
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