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Children’s mattresses expose sleepers to hidden chemical risks, study finds

A new study tested 16 children’s mattresses and found widespread contamination with harmful semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) like plasticizers and flame retardants. These chemicals can migrate into the sleeping environment, increasing children's risk of allergic and neurobehavioral effects.

22 Apr 2025

Plastic additives found in 85% of foods raise concern for infant health

Researchers assessed plasticizer levels in foods typical of the Spanish diet and found widespread contamination, with infants showing the highest exposure. Certain additives, like DEHP, exceeded safety thresholds in high-exposure scenarios.

21 Apr 2025

Toxins in kids’ mattresses and bedding raise health concerns, study shows

A Canadian in-home study found that young children are significantly exposed to semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in their sleeping environments. Mattresses, bedding, and bedroom furnishings were identified as key sources, with several compounds exceeding expected levels.

17 Apr 2025

Traditional Chinese medicine targets cholesterol metabolism for cancer treatment

Researchers explore how natural compounds in traditional Chinese medicine can modulate cholesterol metabolism to combat cancer.

31 Mar 2025

Lipid signatures could guide personalized treatment for colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer, the second most common cause of cancer-related death, affects almost 2 million people worldwide every year.

26 Feb 2025

Drinking ketones improves heart health for people with type 2 diabetes

Drinking ketones improves heart health, a new small-scale study from the University of Portsmouth has found.

5 Feb 2025

Breakthrough in chemical synthesis expands possibilities for ketones and esters

Scientists have long considered ketones (a fundamental chemical class) and esters (molecules formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol) to be locked treasure chests of possibilities.

10 Jan 2025

Breastfeeding after COVID-19 vaccination is safe, with minimal changes to milk composition

This study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 infection significantly alters human milk composition, while COVID-19 vaccination causes minimal, transient changes, underscoring the safety of breastfeeding during vaccination.

19 Dec 2024

How alcohol impacts male health

This research explores how alcohol consumption disrupts metabolism, damages the liver, and impairs male reproductive health, emphasizing the complex mechanisms and public health implications.

18 Nov 2024

Exposure to flame retardants during pregnancy may affect childhood obesity risk

Exposure to organophosphate esters (OPEs) - chemicals found in everyday products that use plastics and flame retardants - during pregnancy may have varying effects on the risks of childhood obesity, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.

4 Nov 2024

University of Oklahoma researcher receives NIH grant to explore natural cancer treatments

Today, about 25% of drugs approved to treat cancer are derived from nature – from the bark of a tree to marine life to bacteria in the soil.

26 Aug 2024

Investigating the benefits of refined bamboo vinegar in anti-acne cosmetic formulations

Bamboo vinegar is a concentrated liquid obtained from bamboo under high temperature and anaerobic conditions.

23 Aug 2024

Saffron: A golden remedy for modern health challenges

Review highlights saffron's potential in preventing and treating various human diseases through its bioactive compounds. Clinical and preclinical studies confirm saffron's benefits in conditions like maculopathy, depression, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer.

21 Jul 2024

Innovative approaches in polymer nanoparticle synthesis for RNA therapeutics

RNA therapy with polymer nanoparticles is considered a promising approach for the treatment of various illnesses.

15 Jul 2024

How lipoproteins shape your metabolic health

Study provides a comprehensive review of the lipoprotein pathway and its impact on healthy metabolism, highlighting the roles of HDL, LDL, and other lipoproteins in cardiovascular health and disease.

11 Jul 2024

Existing drug shows promise for treating common liver disease

The University of Barcelona has led a study that suggests using the drug known as pemafibrate to treat liver disease associated with metabolic disorders, the most common liver pathology in the world, which affects one in four people. The drug has long been marketed in Japan for another use: improving blood lipid levels in patients with hyperlipidaemia, a common condition in diabetics. Now, however, it could help address this serious liver disease, which still has no specific treatment.

11 Jul 2024

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Children’s mattresses expose sleepers to hidden chemical risks, study finds

Plastic additives found in 85% of foods raise concern for infant health

Toxins in kids’ mattresses and bedding raise health concerns, study shows

Traditional Chinese medicine targets cholesterol metabolism for cancer treatment

Lipid signatures could guide personalized treatment for colorectal cancer

Drinking ketones improves heart health for people with type 2 diabetes

Breakthrough in chemical synthesis expands possibilities for ketones and esters

Breastfeeding after COVID-19 vaccination is safe, with minimal changes to milk composition

How alcohol impacts male health

Exposure to flame retardants during pregnancy may affect childhood obesity risk

University of Oklahoma researcher receives NIH grant to explore natural cancer treatments

Investigating the benefits of refined bamboo vinegar in anti-acne cosmetic formulations

Saffron: A golden remedy for modern health challenges

Innovative approaches in polymer nanoparticle synthesis for RNA therapeutics

How lipoproteins shape your metabolic health

Existing drug shows promise for treating common liver disease

Repurposing pemafibrate to treat liver disease associated with metabolic disorders

Natural antioxidants could delay age-related decline in male testosterone production

Menthol-derived molecules: promising candidates for anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity therapy

AI model identifies over 500 toxic chemicals in e-liquids, revealing vaping’s hidden dangers

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

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