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Study finds high microplastic levels in Mediterranean fish despite low chemical contaminants

Researchers in a recent study published in the journal Foods discovered high levels of microplastics in popular Mediterranean fish species, despite low levels of cadmium and antibiotics, highlighting ongoing environmental concerns.

19 Apr 2024

Urgent action needed to tackle social determinants of health for a healthier future

We must act on the social determinants of health (the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age) and place sustainability at the core of the NHS's future to ensure a healthy, prosperous and more resilient society, argue experts in two new reports from The BMJ Commission on the Future of the NHS.

16 Apr 2024

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Review article in the journal Antioxidants explores the impact of environmental factors on fetal and neonatal brain development, emphasizing the role of inflammation and oxidative stress from maternal stressors.

15 Apr 2024

Poverty and low socioeconomic status affect cognitive development, mental health

What determines mental health, school performance, and even cognitive development? A new review in De Gruyter's Reviews in the Neurosciences suggests that poverty and low socioeconomic status (SES) are key contributory factors.

15 Apr 2024

Seafood is a potentially underestimated source of PFAS exposure, study shows

A Dartmouth-led study suggests that people who frequently consume seafood may face an increased risk of exposure to PFAS, the family of ubiquitous and resilient human-made toxins known as "forever chemicals."

13 Apr 2024

Link between aldehydes and premature aging revealed

A team of researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has discovered that aldehydes are metabolic byproducts associated with premature aging.

12 Apr 2024

Does living near green space help soothe early childhood anxiety and depression?

Study reveals that increased residential green space is associated with reduced internalizing symptoms, like anxiety and depression, in children aged 2-5, highlighting the potential mental health benefits of accessible natural environments in early childhood development.

12 Apr 2024

Researchers identify the most harmful modifiable risk factors for dementia

Researchers from the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Oxford have used data from UK Biobank participants to reveal that diabetes, traffic-related air pollution and alcohol intake are the most harmful out of 15 modifiable risk factors for dementia.

10 Apr 2024

Bruker showcases high-performance solutions at Analytica 2024 for research and analysis in applied, industrial and biopharma laboratories

Bruker Corporation is showcasing some of its latest innovations at Analytica 2024:

From Bruker 9 Apr 2024

NYU Langone Heart experts unveil breakthroughs at ACC 2024

Experts from NYU Langone Heart are presenting their latest clinical findings and research discoveries during the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2024 Annual Scientific Session & Expo, held April 6 to 8 in Atlanta.

5 Apr 2024

Rapid action on climate change could protect people from immune-mediated diseases

Our environment is damaged by rising pollution and falling diversity: these dysregulate our immune systems, while climate change caused by greenhouse gases causes health issues that weakened immune systems can’t protect us against.

4 Apr 2024

Advances and hurdles: The impact of AI on oncology care efficiency and mortality rates

The benefits and limitations of precision medicine techniques in oncology research and treatment.

3 Apr 2024

Living among trees and sidewalks linked to lower heart risk

Is the view from your doorstep mostly trees and sky or buildings and grass? The answer could influence your cardiovascular health, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

2 Apr 2024

AI deciphers city designs that could cut heart disease rates

AI models analyzing over half a million Google Street View images uncover urban features linked to coronary heart disease, offering insights for city design to lower disease rates.

1 Apr 2024

Green environments linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study finds

Comprehensive study found that prolonged exposure to green environments is associated with a reduced risk of developing depression and anxiety, suggesting air pollution as a significant pathway for this protective effect.

31 Mar 2024

WHO calls for urgent action on rising neurological conditions worldwide

A major new study released by The Lancet Neurology shows that, in 2021, more than 3 billion people worldwide were living with a neurological condition.

30 Mar 2024

Women's skin study shows distinct chemical changes in response to psychological stress

The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) generated by the skin in response to psychological stress.

29 Mar 2024

Genetic and lifestyle factors linked to brain network aging, study reveals

Research highlights the impact of genetic and lifestyle factors on a brain network particularly sensitive to aging, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease, using data from nearly 40,000 UK Biobank participants to investigate modifiable risk factors and genetic associations.

28 Mar 2024

Research from NY highlights pollution as a key factor in rising cancer rates among youth

Cancer incidence trends among adults in the New York State (NYS) and associations with common population-level exposures.