Health

Microplastics are a known threat to overall health — and eating and drinking from plastic containers, like water bottles, could be a great offender, researchers suggest.A new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials analyzed 141 existing scientific papers on microplastics and nanoplastics from single-use plastic water bottles to gauge how much plastic people may be ingesting.Researchers at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, discovered that the average person consumes […]

Most of us think of a salon shampoo as a moment of relaxation, when we get to lean back and let the stylist wash and rinse our hair. But for a very small number of people, that innocuous posture can set off a cascade of vascular injury known as beauty parlor stroke syndrome (BPSS).BPSS refers to stroke‐like events triggered by hyperextension or rotation during hair-washing or other activities, which can compress […]

Inhalers that deliver quick relief to patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be taking a toll on the planet, producing as much climate-warming pollution as more than half a million cars each year.Researchers reported in a new JAMA study that inhalers have generated more than 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions each year over the last decade, equivalent to the emissions of about 530,000 gas-powered […]

A top health official has suggested breaking up the combination measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.In response to President Donald Trump’s recent statement warning about pregnant women's use of Tylenol, Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill wrote the following in an Oct. 6 post on X."I call on vaccine manufacturers to develop safe monovalent vaccines to replace the combined MMR and break up the MMR shot into […]

Scientists may have discovered the first therapy for Huntington’s disease, a brain disorder that until now has had no effective treatments.Researchers at the University of College London (UCL) announced positive results from a global clinical trial for a new gene therapy, AMT-130.Developed by the Dutch biotechnology company uniQure, the therapy is the first to be tested in people with Huntington’s, according to the researchers.'HARMLESS' VIRUS FOUND LURKING IN PARKINSON'S PATIENTS' […]

An experimental flu test could detect the virus right on the tip of your tongue.Researchers in Germany have potentially discovered a new way to spot influenza through an edible test, potentially like a piece of gum or a "thin film."When someone pops the test in their mouth, chemical sensors will either produce a taste or not – signaling the presence of an infection.COVID-19 INFECTION RISK CUT 'SIGNIFICANTLY' WITH SIMPLE NASAL […]

Air pollution could worsen Alzheimer’s and dementia symptoms, according to a new study.Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have found that air pollution may accelerate the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain, which can speed up cognitive decline.The study, published in JAMA Neurology, investigated how fine particle matter (PM2.5) was linked to brain changes seen in dementia and Alzheimer’s and the severity of […]

As demand for GLP-1 medications continues to skyrocket for weight loss and diabetes, more Americans are skipping pharmacies and turning to unregulated sellers as a way to avoid high prices, insurance barriers and recurring shortages.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that so-called "gray-market" GLP-1s (such as semaglutide or tirzepatide) are not evaluated for safety, quality or efficacy.As they fall outside the legal drug supply chain, these unapproved drugs […]

A common chemical that is widespread in the U.S. has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, researchers say.In a recent study published in the journal Neurology, researchers found a "small but measurable increase in Parkinson’s risk" linked to trichloroethylene (TCE), which has been found to spread in the air, water and soil in the U.S.TCE is a chlorinated solvent commonly used for degreasing metal parts and in […]