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23% of dementia cases linked to controllable risk factors vary by race and ethnicity

Approximately 23% of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another related dementia in their 60s and later have cases that can be explained by controllable risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity, and too little or too much sleep, and that percentage varies depending on race and ethnicity, according to a new study published in the January 17, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

17 Jan 2024

Night-time artificial light exposure linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration

A study in South Korea finds that higher exposure to outdoor artificial light at night significantly increases the risk of developing exudative age-related macular degeneration.

16 Jan 2024

Medical community calls for unified action on climate and biodiversity crises as global health emergency

An editorial in BMC Public Health urges the United Nations and health professionals to declare the intertwined climate and biodiversity crisis as a global health emergency, emphasizing the need for integrated solutions to address these interdependent issues.

16 Jan 2024

Science takes center stage at Open Forum Davos 2024

As part of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, this year's Open Forum Davos – convening under the theme "From Life to Lab: Science in Action – will feature sessions on topics of critical importance through a scientific lens.

13 Jan 2024

Gum bacteria fuel COPD through immune cell activation

Severe gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, but an understanding of how the connection plays out in the immune system remains unclear.

12 Jan 2024

Non-smokers' lung cancer among top five global cancer-related deaths in 2023

The development of lung cancer in individuals who have never smoked.

11 Jan 2024

Silicone wristbands track personal PAH exposure

Environmental epidemiologists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Oregon State University, Pacific Northwest National Labs, and Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, report on the findings of a new study of air pollution exposures collected using personal wristband monitors worn by pregnant individuals in New York City matched with data from a questionnaire.

10 Jan 2024

Prenatal weather exposure could affect future blood pressure of the unborn child

Outdoor humidity and temperature levels during pregnancy could affect the future blood pressure of the unborn child, according to new research by the University of Bristol, published in JACC: Advances.

10 Jan 2024

Is maternal stress associated with blood glucose levels during pregnancy among women attending a fertility center?

A new study explores stress in relation to glucose levels during treatment at a fertility center since this is likely to impact conception rates and pregnancy success.

9 Jan 2024

Itchy skin? Possible atopic dermatitis? Lavender essential oil might be just what you're looking for

Researchers demonstrate that lavender essential oils, particularly linalyl acetate, effectively suppress atopic dermatitis without skin sensitization, offering a natural, accessible treatment option.

8 Jan 2024

Bottled water harbors a quarter of a million tiny plastic particles, posing unknown health risks

Researchers discovered an average of 240,000 nanoplastic particles per liter in bottled water, far exceeding previous estimates, raising concerns about their potential to invade human cells and impact health due to their ability to pass through biological barriers.

8 Jan 2024

Inhalable point-of-care urinary diagnostic platform for early lung cancer detection

Using a new technology developed at MIT, diagnosing lung cancer could become as easy as inhaling nanoparticle sensors and then taking a urine test that reveals whether a tumor is present.

5 Jan 2024

Air pollution may affect male reproduction via oxidative stress, says study

The implications of exposure to air pollutants on male fertility parameters and sexual health.

3 Jan 2024

Blockchain meets planetary health: exploring web3's potential in environmental challenges

Review explores the potential of blockchain (web3) technologies in addressing planetary health issues, highlighting the intersection of these emerging fields and the need for further research on their optimal application.

2 Jan 2024

Inside the Pentagon’s painfully slow effort to clean up decades of PFAS contamination

Oscoda, Michigan, has the distinction as the first community where "forever chemicals" were found seeping from a military installation into the surrounding community.

21 Dec 2023

Leaky gut linked to depressive disorders: New insights into microbiota-induced epigenetic changes

A study in the journal Genes highlights how a leaky gut can lead to depressive disorders through changes in gut microbiota-derived metabolites, emphasizing the role of diet, environmental factors, and probiotics in managing these conditions.

18 Dec 2023

Air pollution linked to increased risk of stroke and dementia transition, study reveals

Study finds that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of transitioning from stroke to dementia, emphasizing the need for stricter air quality controls.

17 Dec 2023

New report provides latest update on cardiovascular disease burden and trends

A world without cardiovascular disease (CVD) is possible, yet millions of lives are lost prematurely to heart disease each year, according to the new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) special report published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

11 Dec 2023

Study links air pollution to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight

Study highlights the importance of reducing air pollution exposure during pregnancy to prevent risks like preterm birth and low birth weight, showing a strong correlation between air quality and maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

10 Dec 2023

‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents

Bill Eisenman has always fished. "Growing up, we ate whatever we caught — catfish, carp, freshwater drum," he said. "That was the only real source of fish in our diet as a family, and we ate a lot of it."

1 Dec 2023