Health

The World Health Organization’s cancer agency recently classified talc as “probably carcinogenic” for humans. This decision was based on the evidence that suggests talc could cause ovarian cancer in humans, as well as being linked to cancer in rats. Talc is a naturally occurring mineral that is often used in baby powder and cosmetics. However,

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common gram-negative bacterium, has been described as a true comic book villain among microbes. It has the ability to evade our immune system and invade the most sterile environments, earning its place on the World Health Organization’s list of priority 1 pathogens. This deceptive killer, though prevalent in our surroundings, can transform

Penis cancer, though thankfully rare, is on the rise according to experts who predict a 77% increase in cases by 2050. While developing countries traditionally have the highest rates of penis cancer, cases are also increasing in many European countries. As populations age, the number of cases tends to go up, with being over 50

Recent findings from the US have shed light on the prevalence of long COVID among American adults, revealing that approximately 6.9 percent of the population, or roughly 17.8 million individuals, have experienced the lingering effects of the virus. This data not only quantifies the collective burden of long COVID but also highlights distinct demographic disparities

Migraines have long been a source of agony for those who suffer from these debilitating headaches. Researchers have been striving to uncover the origins of migraines within the brain in order to develop new strategies for prevention and treatment. One key element in this quest is understanding how abnormal brain activity leads to the excruciating

Facial thermal patterns could potentially be the future of monitoring and screening tools for healthy aging. Researchers in China have discovered that the heat emitted from specific regions of a person’s face could provide valuable insights into their biological clock and overall health status. By analyzing facial temperature data from thousands of participants, an artificial

Long COVID, a condition characterized by lingering symptoms following a SARS-CoV-2 infection, has long been a mysterious and debilitating illness. Contrary to early beliefs that it may be psychosomatic in nature, a recent study has shed light on the biological underpinnings of this complex disease. Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, CellSight Technologies,

The World Health Organization has sounded the alarm on a new strain of the mpox virus that is rapidly spreading along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This strain is being described as “the most dangerous yet” by health officials, raising concerns about the potential impact on public health. The outbreak has

Recently, the FDA made a groundbreaking decision to ban the use of a modified vegetable oil known as BVO in the United States. This decision came after years of toxicology studies that raised concerns about the safety of this ingredient. BVO, or brominated vegetable oil, has been used since the 1930s as an emulsifying agent

In a recent groundbreaking decision, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a drug created by Eli Lilly to target the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This new drug, Kisunla, is specifically recommended for patients in the early stages of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. According to the FDA’s statement, patients treated with

Getting stung by a bee is never a pleasant experience, but imagine the horror of having a barbed bee stinger stuck in your eyeball. This was the unfortunate situation faced by a 55-year-old man who sought help at a local emergency department after being stung. Despite the hospital’s best efforts to remove the stinger, much

The debate around the use of bathroom scales in health management is ongoing. While some experts argue for daily self-weighing as a means of accountability, others suggest that it can lead to negative psychological responses. However, striking a balance by weighing oneself weekly can provide valuable insights into weight management. Research has shown that regular

Death, an inconvenient event for a living brain, leads to a cascade of effects that affect the very core of our biological processes. Recent research conducted by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York has shed light on significant differences in the way strands of RNA are modified in post-mortem brain

Researchers at the University of Michigan have been studying the effects of increased expression of the nerve growth gene Ntf3 on hearing abilities in mice. By dialing up the expression of Ntf3 in test animals, the scientists were able to observe improvements in hearing, particularly in middle-aged mice and those with damaged inner ears. The

Artificial light has become an integral part of modern life, with smartphones, lightbulbs, and other devices emitting light throughout the day and night. However, recent research suggests that exposure to artificial light at night may have detrimental effects on health, specifically increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Study Findings A study conducted on