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Unequal exposure to pollutants may be contributing factor to higher rates of diabetes among minorities

Unequal exposure to environmental pollutants acting as endocrine-disrupting chemicals is an under-recognized risk factor that may play a key role in driving the higher rates of diabetes among minority and low-income populations, according to a new article in the journal Diabetes Care.

15 Nov 2017

Chronic preconception exposure to genistein may adversely affect female fertility, mice study finds

Exposure to the phytoestrogen genistein prior to conception may adversely affect female fertility and pregnancy outcomes, depending on the dosage and duration of exposure, a new study in mice suggests.

14 Nov 2017

Scientists invent new way of folding and protecting recombinant proteins

A team from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine has invented a fundamentally new way of folding and protecting recombinant proteins.

13 Nov 2017

Pilot study raises concerns about exposure of pregnant women to benzene in British Columbia

Université de Montréal research reveals that 29 pregnant women living near natural-gas hydraulic fracturing sites had a median concentration of a benzene biomarker in their urine that was 3.5 times higher than that found in women from the general Canadian population.

13 Nov 2017

Research examines effects and potential paths toward treatment of military-related brain disorders

Military service exposes soldiers to a unique set of physical challenges, including toxic chemicals and traumatic brain injury, which can have profound effects on their health and well-being.

13 Nov 2017

Researchers find low levels of neuroactive steroid in both obese and anorexic women

Women at opposite extremes of the weight spectrum have low levels of the neuroactive steroid allopregnanolone, according to new research published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology.

10 Nov 2017

Researchers find distinct molecular signatures in chronic fatigue syndrome and Gulf War Illness

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have found distinct molecular signatures in two brain disorders long thought to be psychological in origin -- chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and Gulf War Illness (GWI).

10 Nov 2017

Mushrooms contain high amounts of antioxidants that combat aging and promote health

A researcher team from Penn State has found mushrooms to contain high levels of two antioxidants that could promote good health and also lead to anti-aging benefits. The results of the study were published in the latest issue of Food Chemistry.

9 Nov 2017

Waterborne disease outbreaks can be traced to plumbing systems in buildings

Traditional water treatment efforts have focused on water leaving the treatment plant, but a large number of recent waterborne disease outbreaks in the U.S. can be traced to plumbing systems in buildings.

9 Nov 2017

Fruit flies raised on low protein diet early in life have longer lifespan, research finds

Fruit flies raised on a low protein diet early in life can live over twice as long as their peers, according to new research from the Francis Crick Institute.

9 Nov 2017

Injection of nanoparticles could divert immune cells that cause inflammation

A surprise finding suggests that an injection of nanoparticles may be able to help fight the immune system when it goes haywire, researchers at the University of Michigan have shown. The nanoparticles divert immune cells that cause inflammation away from an injury site.

9 Nov 2017

California cracks down on weed killer as lawsuits abound

Jack McCall was a fixture at the local farmers market, where he sold avocados and other fruits he grew on his 20-acre ranch in Cambria, on California's Central Coast.

8 Nov 2017

Johns Hopkins scientists report first-ever creation of protein hydrogels inside living cells

Johns Hopkins cell biologists report what they believe is the first-ever creation of tiny protein-based gelatin-like clumps called hydrogels inside living cells.

7 Nov 2017

Frequent salon visits linked to more instances of dermal and fungal symptoms in clients

A recent study by researchers at the Rutgers School of Public Health found that clients who frequent hair and nail salons have more instances of dermal and fungal symptoms, as compared to clients who use the same services less frequently.

1 Nov 2017

Study: Brazilian native fruit trees have powerful anti-oxidant , anti-inflammatory properties

According to a study supported by the São Paulo Research Foundation five fruit trees native to the Atlantic Rainforest have powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

31 Oct 2017

UK charity Macmillan Cancer hires digital nurse to counter medical misinformation

UK charity Macmillan Cancer, in a move to prevent false news and information circulating among patients, has hired a digital nurse.

29 Oct 2017

Washing apples under tap water may not be enough to wash off surface pesticides

A new study has revealed that washing an apple under running water is not enough to remove the pesticides that are sprayed over its skin. A baking soda solution dip for 12 to 15 minutes could be the answer to removal of harmful chemicals from the fruits, find researchers from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

27 Oct 2017

Arsenic found in infant and toddler food

A latest study has uncovered a scary fact – nearly 80 percent of infant formulas and baby foods have tested positive for Arsenic content.

27 Oct 2017

Triclosan may stick to toothbrushes, creating hidden route of exposure

In September, a ban on triclosan in over-the-counter antiseptic soaps, gels and wipes went into effect in the U.S. But the antibacterial ingredient is still allowed in toothpastes for its reported ability to reduce gum inflammation, plaque and cavities.

25 Oct 2017

Pre-clinical study reports promising step forward in search for non-addictive painkillers

A pre-clinical study led by Indiana University scientists reports a promising step forward in the search for pain relief methods without the addictive side effects behind the country's current opioid addiction crisis.

25 Oct 2017

Chemicals News and Research

Unequal exposure to pollutants may be contributing factor to higher rates of diabetes among minorities

Chronic preconception exposure to genistein may adversely affect female fertility, mice study finds

Scientists invent new way of folding and protecting recombinant proteins

Pilot study raises concerns about exposure of pregnant women to benzene in British Columbia

Research examines effects and potential paths toward treatment of military-related brain disorders

Researchers find low levels of neuroactive steroid in both obese and anorexic women

Researchers find distinct molecular signatures in chronic fatigue syndrome and Gulf War Illness

Mushrooms contain high amounts of antioxidants that combat aging and promote health

Waterborne disease outbreaks can be traced to plumbing systems in buildings

Fruit flies raised on low protein diet early in life have longer lifespan, research finds

Injection of nanoparticles could divert immune cells that cause inflammation

California cracks down on weed killer as lawsuits abound

Johns Hopkins scientists report first-ever creation of protein hydrogels inside living cells

Frequent salon visits linked to more instances of dermal and fungal symptoms in clients

Study: Brazilian native fruit trees have powerful anti-oxidant , anti-inflammatory properties

UK charity Macmillan Cancer hires digital nurse to counter medical misinformation

Washing apples under tap water may not be enough to wash off surface pesticides

Arsenic found in infant and toddler food

Triclosan may stick to toothbrushes, creating hidden route of exposure

Pre-clinical study reports promising step forward in search for non-addictive painkillers

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