Drought-related water pollution disproportionately affects California Latino communities: Study
A new study finds that drought-related drinking water contamination is disproportionately affecting Latino communities in California. Among the contaminants plaguing these water systems are arsenic and nitrates, which are linked to an increased risk of a variety of diseases, according to a study published Wednesday.American Journal of Public HealthResearch has shown that such diseases include […]
Just 8 minutes of TikTok can have ‘negative consequences’: study
Regularly watching weight loss TikToks can be extremely harmful to your mental health. According to a new study. Spending a lot of time on social media platforms, especially viewing pro-anorexia content, could damage young women’s self-esteem and increase their risk of developing eating disorders, according to a study from Australia’s Charles Sturt University. “Our study […]
Thinking too hard can be painful study
New research suggests that thinking too much about something can actually cause pain. The American Psychological Association recently published new research proving that mental effort can lead to negative emotions and frustration. The study was published Monday in APA’s monthly journal, Psychological Bulletin. AI uses ‘hidden information’ from brainwaves to speed up dementia diagnosis Data […]
Study reveals cell phones are killing face cells and might be doing a whole lot more
a study A recent study published in the peer-reviewed Elsevier journal Environmental Research found that cell phone radiation can have a variety of effects beyond just warming your face. background Mobile phones emit radiation in the radio frequency range of the electromagnetic spectrum. according to According to the National Cancer Institute, second through fourth generation […]
Many online pharmacies selling weight loss products illegally: Study
A new investigation has found that many online pharmacies selling semaglutide, the active ingredient in weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovee, are doing so illegally. the study, Released on Friday in journal According to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, last summer, researchers used a search engine to search for “websites […]
Gen X, Millennials face higher risk of cancer than previous generations, study shows
Gen X and millennials are at higher risk of developing certain types of cancer than previous generations, according to a major new study released Wednesday. In a study published in 2011, The Lancet Journal of Public HealthResearchers from the American Cancer Society (ACS) looked at 34 of the most common cancers and found that cancer […]
Long Covid health issues persist in those hospitalised early in pandemic, study finds | Coronavirus
People hospitalized with COVID-19 early in the pandemic could suffer health problems and brain confusion for years, with some patients experiencing more severe and new symptoms 12 months later, researchers said. They found that while many long-term COVID-19 patients’ symptoms improved over time, a significant number still had cognitive problems two to three years later, […]
Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, study finds | Dementia
Nearly half of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed, study finds, with experts citing 14 risk factors. The number of people living with dementia worldwide is predicted to nearly triple to 153 million by 2050, with researchers warning that it poses a rapidly growing threat to health and social care systems. Research has […]
Eating vegan for just 2 months slows aging process: Twin study
The story at a glance The new study analyzed DNA methylation levels in 21 pairs of twins who followed different diets for eight weeks. One twin in each pair was instructed to follow an omnivorous diet (170-225 grams of meat, one egg, and 1.5 servings of dairy products daily) and the other was instructed to […]
US states with most financially strapped residents ranked, study reveals
A personal finance company recently released the results of a survey about which U.S. states have the most money worries, and the results may surprise you. WalletHub released the study, titled “States with the Most People in Financial Distress,” on July 17. The company said it used nine key metrics, including changes in credit scores […]