Rates of melanoma skin cancer hit all-time high in UK, study finds | Skin cancer
The analysis highlights that melanoma skin cancer rates in the UK are at an all-time high, with the number of cases increasing significantly over the past decade, particularly among older people. Statistics from Cancer Research UK show that between 2007-09 and 2017-19, new diagnoses rose by almost a third, from 21 to 28 cases per […]
Study Shows Government’s Family Leave Mandates Have Thwarted Women’s Wage Gains
Men and women alike should be able to take time off from work for family and medical needs without the risk of losing their jobs. Unfortunately, when policymakers turn something that should be voluntarily offered by employers into a rigid legal mandate, unintended consequences ensue. In the case of family and medical leave laws in […]
Study: Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Alcohol Consumption In The U.S. For The First Time Ever
Daily marijuana use has overtaken daily alcohol consumption in the United States, according to data published in the Society for the Study of Addiction. Researchers found that an estimated 17.7 million Americans reported using marijuana daily or nearly every day in 2022, compared to 14.7 million who said they consumed alcohol at the same frequency, […]
Microplastics ‘pervasive’ in human testicles: new study
A new study has found a “widespread” presence of microplastics in the testicles of humans and dogs. research, Released last week A study published in the Oxford Academic Journal found that all 47 dog testicles and 23 human testicles tested contained microplastics. The findings suggest potential implications for male fertility. Although microplastic debris has not […]
Alaskan rivers turning orange due to climate change, study finds | Alaska
Dozens of Alaska’s rivers and streams are turning a rusty orange color, likely due to a new phenomenon caused by thawing permafrost. study find. The North Pole is fastestAs the frozen ground below the earth’s surface thaws in the warmest regions of the world, minerals once locked up in the soil are beginning to seep […]
Study finds microplastics in every single human and canine testicle: ‘The plastic makes a difference’
a Peer-reviewed research A paper published last week in the Official Journal of the Society of Toxicology showed that human and dog testicles are full of microplastics. This may help explain the sharp decline in male fertility rates worldwide. full of microplastics Nature Medicine I got it. An editorial last month pointed out that “the […]
Study finds higher risk of psychotic disorders among teens who use marijuana
A study published Wednesday found an increased risk of mental disorders among teens who use marijuana. “This study provides new evidence of a strong but age-dependent association between cannabis use and risk of psychosis, and suggests that adolescence is a vulnerable period for cannabis use. “This is consistent with developmental theory,” the study states. Published […]
New Study Calls into Question Whether DEI Programs Really Boost Corporate Earnings
The replication crisis strikes again. It’s safe to say that diversity, equity, and inclusion is one of the more controversial ideas of our time (and a multibillion-dollar industry). Some such as Elon Musk argue that DEI — which definitionally speaking means addressing structural inequalities in society — constitutes blatant racism. Others contend that DEI is simply about creating more […]
Teen girls’ stunning smartphone usage revealed in new study
This news is not something that excites the cells. Some teenage girls spend more than five hours a day on their smartphones, and most are likely addicted to social media, an obsession linked to poorer health and well-being. , What a new Finnish study reveals. “Nearly six hours of daily smartphone use and its impact […]
Fish oil may increase risk of heart conditions and stroke, study finds | Fish oil
According to , fish oil supplements can increase the risk of developing heart disease and stroke, but may reduce the risk for people who already have cardiovascular disease. the study. Fish oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. The NHS recommends: Eat fatty fish at least once a week It helps prevent the […]