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Study finds nearly 200 potential breast carcinogens in food contact materials

Research identifies nearly 200 potential breast carcinogens in food contact materials, including plastics and paper, highlighting widespread exposure despite existing regulation.

24 Sep 2024

New recommendations for workplace chemical risk assessment published

The Permanent Senate Commission for the Investigation of Health Hazards of Chemical Compounds in the Work Area of the DFG has now published the English version of its latest research-based recommendations on the risk assessment of substances used at the workplace.

23 Sep 2024

Hormonal markers predict treatment response in alcohol use disorder

A new study reveals hormonal and biochemical factors that affect alcohol dependence (also known as Alcohol Use Disorder), suggesting that men and women with alcohol problems may benefit from different treatments.

22 Sep 2024

New method identifies biomarkers in wastewater using origami-paper sensors

Researchers at Cranfield University have developed an innovative new method for identifying biomarkers in wastewater using origami-paper sensors, enabling the tracking of infectious diseases using the camera in a mobile phone.

19 Sep 2024

Study finds thousands of food-contact chemicals in humans, raising safety concerns

A recent study reveals that 25% of known food-contact chemicals (FCCs) are present in humans, with significant gaps in hazard data for many chemicals, highlighting potential health risks.

19 Sep 2024

Triptans prove to be more effective for acute migraines than newer drugs

Some triptans are a more effective treatment for acute migraines than newer, more expensive drugs, finds an analysis of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today.

18 Sep 2024

Study explores microglial response to chronic hyponatremia and rapid sodium correction

Low serum sodium concentrations in blood are called hyponatremia, a prevalent clinical electrolyte disorder.

18 Sep 2024

Exposure to styrene and ethylbenzene elevates diabetes risk

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a critical public health issue, with its prevalence expected to rise sharply worldwide.

18 Sep 2024

Pushing the limits — Pharma characterization with light scattering

Bettersize's upcoming webinar will delve into particle size and zeta potential, showcasing their importance in pharmaceutical development and product quality.

From Bettersize Instruments 18 Sep 2024

Exploring Japanese medicine: Longevity, lifestyle, and emerging health priorities

Investigating Japanese longevity reveals the impact of lifestyle medicine and government strategies on health, offering lessons for global wellness initiatives.

16 Sep 2024

Study finds e-cigarette ads on social media often misleading

Island breeze, blue lagoon, dew drop - these aren't the names of scented candles on display at your local home goods store. They're flavors of synthetic nicotine used in e-cigarettes, often advertised with neon-electric colors and bright lettering to make them look like boxes of candy or fruit juice. But underneath all the flair, a specific label written clearly in black text on a white background is required by law to be there: a warning that says the product contains nicotine and that nicotine is an addictive substance.

14 Sep 2024

Assessing the environmental impact of biotechnological pesticides

Biotechnological pesticides are a promising alternative to traditional chemical pesticides. But we have limited knowledge of how toxic they are to other organisms in the environment beyond regulatory assessments.

13 Sep 2024

New IndiPHARM initiative aims to revolutionize personalized medication management

A Columbia University-led multicenter research effort called IndiPHARM: individual metabolome and exposome assessment for pharmaceutical optimization will develop a platform and monitoring system to prevent unwanted interactions between medications and other environmental, genetic, and lifestyle factors, in order to optimize therapeutic efficacy.

12 Sep 2024

Insights on diagnosing and treating scabies, bedbugs, and lice effectively

Research in outlines the causes and treatments for scabies, bedbugs, and body lice, stressing the importance of accurate diagnosis and social factors.

10 Sep 2024

Preclinical blood test could predict severe respiratory conditions

A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

10 Sep 2024

Girls exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be more likely to start puberty early

Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to new research published in Endocrinology, the flagship basic science journal of the Endocrine Society.

10 Sep 2024

First crystal structure of alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene revealed

The first crystal structure of an alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene has been revealed by a UCL-led research team.

9 Sep 2024

New study finds skincare products could expose children to harmful phthalates

Children's skincare products are linked to urinary phthalate levels.

9 Sep 2024

UCD scholars receive €1.5million ERC Grants for cutting-edge research projects

Two University College Dublin (UCD) researchers are among 494 young scholars to receive European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants today.

5 Sep 2024

Rising popularity of nicotine pouches among youth raises concerns

About half of adults can identify cigarettes and e-cigarettes, but just one in four would recognize oral nicotine pouches, and these easily available products are growing increasingly popular among teens and young adults, according to a recent study commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).

4 Sep 2024