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Uncovering health impacts of forever chemicals on freshwater turtles

A study in Science of the Total Environment has measured concentrations of PFAS—also known as forever chemicals—in Australian wildlife, following an analysis of freshwater turtle (Emydura macquarii macquarii) populations in Queensland......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 12th, 2024

Researchers identify previously unknown compound in drinking water

A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland has reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water. Inorganic chloramines are commonly used to disinfect drinking water to safeguard public health f.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 42 min. ago

Genetic research explores purple tea"s health benefits

Purple tea, the product of long-term natural evolution, stands out for its high anthocyanin content, known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging effects. Unlike traditional green tea, purple tea is increasingly valued for its potential t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 42 min. ago

Plastics contribute to "triple planetary crisis" impacts

The fact that plastics pollute the environment and generate problems has been well-researched in many areas. However, there is little information on the impacts of plastics on climate and biodiversity......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 9 min. ago

Greenland"s meltwater will slow Atlantic circulation, climate model suggests

A team of climate scientists in Germany and China has found evidence, using a climate model, that in the coming years, freshwater inputs to the Irminger Sea Basin will have the biggest impact on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 42 min. ago

Apple brings hearing tests to AirPods Pro 2 in France but holds back key feature

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 now let users in France test their hearing and reduce loud noises, but the hearing aid feature is stuck in regulatory limbo.AirPods ProApple has introduced new health-focused capabilities for the AirPods Pro 2, including a heari.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News22 hr. 22 min. ago

Scientists develop culture system to unlock secrets of the skin microbiome

The human skin is home to a wide variety of bacteria. The composition of the community of bacteria—called the "skin microbiota"—has serious implications for skin health. A healthy balance between different species of bacteria on the skin often tr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Scientists discover a new giant virus that infects freshwater algae

Scientists from the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences found forty new freshwater viruses infecting aquatic microorganisms this year. The first one, which they isolated and described in detail, was named Budvirus after the South Bohemian.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

School social workers an underutilized resource as mental health challenges in children sees increase

Youth in America are experiencing a mental health crisis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reports that an increasing number of students are experiencing symptoms of hopelessness, depression, and anxiety, alo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Light-based technology is safe and effective for mitigating fungal contamination of cereal grains, study finds

Fungal contamination of cereal grains poses a substantial threat to food security and public health while causing hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses annually. In a new study, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Human Cell Atlas achieves leap in the understanding of the human body

Researchers with the global Human Cell Atlas (HCA) consortium report significant progress in their quest for a better understanding of the cells of the human body in health and disease, with the publication on 20 November of a collection of more than.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Light-based photocatalytic system can break down PFAS at room temperature

Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS—a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

River microbes near wastewater treatment plants express high levels of antibiotic resistance genes, study shows

Rivers and streams serve as critical connectors across vast geographical landscapes, trickling out of tucked-away headwaters and snaking thousands of miles toward oceans and deep seas. These waterways directly impact human and environmental health, a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Automated 3D computer vision model offers a new tool to measure and understand dairy cow behavior and welfare

Dairy cows typically rest for 10 or more hours a day, so a dry, clean, and comfortable place—such as a freestall—to lie down and rest is essential for their health, well-being, and production performance. One key factor in whether stalls are comf.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Invasive zebra mussels are associated with elevated mercury levels in fish, study finds

A study found that invasive zebra mussels significantly alter aquatic ecosystems, and are associated with elevated mercury concentrations in fish. Mercury, a potent neurotoxin, poses a serious threat to both aquatic life and human health......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Smoke changes over time and distance, but health risks remain

A study of air quality in New York City while it was heavily affected by Canadian wildfire smoke revealed that multi-day transport to the New York region significantly transformed the smoke, but serious health risks remained. The results are publishe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Virtual reality could be gamechanger in police-civilian crisis encounters

Mental illness significantly increases the risk of arrest during police encounters, with 25% of those with mental health conditions reporting arrest histories. Studies reveal frequent use of excessive force and 25% of fatal police encounters involve.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Internet use in adults over age 50 linked to better mental health

A multi-country study has linked internet use to a reduction in depressive symptoms. City University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong researchers found a positive association among adults 50 years and older across 23 countries......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Advancements in genomic research reveal alternative transcription initiation sites in thousands of soybean genes

Rosalind Franklin, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA—that molecular blueprint for life—over 70 years ago. Today, scientists are still uncovering new ways to read it......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Why Hypochondria Can Be Deadly, and How Newer Treatments Help

Intense health anxiety is a true mental illness and threatens lives. The good news is that it’s treatable.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

RFK, Jr., Is a Bad Prescription for U.S. Public Health

Prominent vaccine skeptic RFK, Jr., is a proven menace to public health. But with a bird flu outbreak looming, he is poised to take a perch atop the federal public health enterprise.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024