Every day, we're exposed to chemicals called PBDEs. Though we try to stop using them, they still sneak into our bodies and even into our babies when they're still inside the womb. Scientists studied pregnant rats to see how PBDEs enter the placenta which connects mom and baby. They divided the rats
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it threw a wrench into how health services operated. One big issue was tracking people who might have come into contact with the virus. In Brazil, there are strict guidelines from the Ministry of Health on how to do this. Telemedicine, or using video calls for doctor'
As the planet warms up, so do the temperatures. This means more people are getting sick or worse from high temperatures. Scientists have found that picking the right foods and supplements can help us perform better and stay healthier when we exercise in the heat. This review discusses a bunch of way
High blood pressure is a big deal. It can lead to serious health issues. But taking those pills to lower it isn't always easy, especially when you mix and match them. This study is all about coming up with a new way to see how well people are following their free-dose antihypertensive meds. They use
Climate change is making the world hotter, and that's causing problems for people who work outdoors, like construction workers. These jobs need a lot of physical effort, so when it's hot, it can be tough to keep up the same pace. A recent study looked at many other studies to see how heat affects ho
Did you know that Filipino kids watch a ton of TV? A recent study checked out the ads shown on the top three kids' channels during school hours and after school. They wanted to see what kinds of food ads were being shown. Spoiler alert: it wasn't always healthy stuff! The study found that many food
Did you know that exposure to war can mess with your DNA? It's true! When kids and teens face traumatic events, like war, their DNA can change in a way that might affect their mental health. This change is called DNA methylation. Scientists have been looking into how war affects this process in kids
Endocrine disruptors, often found in our environment, can mess with our hormones and cause health problems, especially with reproduction. Two well-known culprits are Bisphenol A (BPA) and perfluoro-octane sulphonate (PFOS). These chemicals are everywhere, but we don't fully understand how they work
Recently, the H5N1 bird flu has been making its way into more people. Six more cases have been reported, with five in California and one in Oregon. This is the first case in Oregon. There might be another case in California, but it's still being checked. All these cases are mild, and the people caug
Pregnancy apps are super popular, helping pregnant women keep track of their health. Pregnant radiographers, who work with radiation, are at high risk of harmful exposure to their unborn babies. They use special devices called fetal dosimeters to monitor radiation levels. These devices are crucial f
