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Living Near Pesticides in Arizona Linked to Higher Risk of Stillbirths, Study Finds New research from the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Centre suggests that living less than 0.3 miles from areas where pesticides are used before getting pregnant and during the first trimester may increase…
Professor Takuma Fujii’s Team Finds New Way to Detect Cervical Cancer Early About 500,000 new cases of cervical cancer are detected annually, making it a very common type of cancer. Early detection is crucial for better treatment outcomes. Currently, cytology exams and HPV tests are the most popular screening methods, but they have limitations in…
University of Edinburgh Discovers How Sea Levels and Oxygen Shaped Early Animal Life Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have created a timeline of early animal fossils, revealing a link between sea level changes, marine oxygen levels, and the emergence of early animals. By studying rocks and fossils from 580-510 million years ago, they found…
How Plastic and Floods Harm Coastal Plants: New Study by University of Plymouth New research from the University of Plymouth’s School of Biological and Marine Sciences and the International Marine Litter Research Unit shows that microplastics and saltwater flooding can significantly affect coastal plants. The study, published in Environmental Contamination, is among the first to…
Nagoya University Study Links Tellurium in Food to High Blood Pressure A recent study led by Nagoya University in Japan has found that higher amounts of tellurium, a pollutant from mining and manufacturing, in food can increase the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). The research involved 2,592 Japanese adults and showed that dietary intake…
Researchers Find Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Cognitive Decline A team of researchers discovered a connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cognitive deficits, including memory loss, poor focus, and reduced abstract thinking. The study, published in the journal RMD Open, compared 70 RA patients with 70 healthy volunteers matched for age, sex, and education. Nearly…
MIT and Hong Kong Polytechnic Study Reveals Air Pollution Exposure in the Bronx A new study by researchers from MIT and Hong Kong Polytechnic University shows that people’s daily movements significantly impact their exposure to air pollution. The study used mobile data and environmental sensors mounted on New York City vehicles to gather detailed information….
New Hope for Rett Syndrome: Experimental Cancer Drug Shows Promise Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered that an experimental cancer treatment might help people with Rett syndrome, a rare disorder linked to autism, think more clearly. This breakthrough could lead to new medicines for other neurological conditions. Understanding Rett Syndrome Rett…
New Study Shows Ketones Help Mice Hearts with Heart Failure Work Better Researchers have discovered that increasing the supply of ketones to the hearts of mice with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) helps their hearts produce more energy. This study was presented at the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024….
German Researchers Use AI to Diagnose Rare Genetic Diseases in Children In Bonn, Germany, a team of researchers has made significant strides in diagnosing rare genetic diseases using advanced technology. They conducted a study involving 1,577 patients, including 1,309 children, to identify genetic causes of rare diseases. The study found genetic causes in 499 patients,…