Open fireplaces could decrease life expectancy by up to 1.6 years, suggests modeling study

by University of LisbonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArecent studypublished in theJournal of Building Engineeringshows that using open fireplaces for housewarming can d

Updated on: March 16,2024

Open fireplaces could decrease life expectancy by up to 1.6 years, suggests modeling study

by University of LisbonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArecent studypublished in theJournal of Building Engineeringshows that using open fireplaces for housewarming can d

Updated on:March 16,2024

Bypassing doctors and getting health care from online services? Most older adults aren't buying it

by Dennis ThompsonOnline-only health care services have become a trendy way for people to receive low-cost medical attention.These websites don't require a referral orhealth insurancea

Updated on: March 18,2024

Bypassing doctors and getting health care from online services? Most older adults aren't buying it

by Dennis ThompsonOnline-only health care services have become a trendy way for people to receive low-cost medical attention.These websites don't require a referral orhealth insurancea

Updated on:March 18,2024

Global health research suffers from a power imbalance. Decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field

by Oluwafemi Atanda Adeagbo, Brenda Yankam and Engelbert Bain Luchuo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMentorship is a cornerstone of the infrastructure supporting global health.

Updated on: March 18,2024

Global health research suffers from a power imbalance. Decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field

by Oluwafemi Atanda Adeagbo, Brenda Yankam and Engelbert Bain Luchuo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMentorship is a cornerstone of the infrastructure supporting global health.

Updated on:March 18,2024

Exchange program research provides critical nutrition recommendations in Tanzania

by Nick Kordsmeier, University of Arkansas System Division of AgricultureExample of information provided to the information groups. Credit:Global Food Security(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gfs.20

Updated on: March 16,2024

Exchange program research provides critical nutrition recommendations in Tanzania

by Nick Kordsmeier, University of Arkansas System Division of AgricultureExample of information provided to the information groups. Credit:Global Food Security(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gfs.20

Updated on:March 16,2024

Study reveals air pollution's distracting effect on attention, unveiling underlying neurocognitive mechanisms

by TranSpreadGraphical abstract. Credit:Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s11783-024-1801-xAir pollution, a major global health risk, is known for it

Updated on: March 24,2024

Study reveals air pollution's distracting effect on attention, unveiling underlying neurocognitive mechanisms

by TranSpreadGraphical abstract. Credit:Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s11783-024-1801-xAir pollution, a major global health risk, is known for it

Updated on:March 24,2024

Study demonstrates how pulse oximeters significantly overestimate readings in people with darker skin tones

by University of PlymouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPulse oximeters—one of the most common medical devices used in global health care—can provide significantly overestimated oxygen saturat

Updated on: March 23,2024

Study demonstrates how pulse oximeters significantly overestimate readings in people with darker skin tones

by University of PlymouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPulse oximeters—one of the most common medical devices used in global health care—can provide significantly overestimated oxygen saturat

Updated on:March 23,2024

Lawmaker wants California workplaces to put naloxone in first-aid kits

by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new bill would require California workplaces to stock their first-aid kids with a nasal spray that can prevent opioid overdo

Updated on: March 26,2024

Lawmaker wants California workplaces to put naloxone in first-aid kits

by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new bill would require California workplaces to stock their first-aid kids with a nasal spray that can prevent opioid overdo

Updated on:March 26,2024

The keys to school readiness are hearing, vision and communication

by Dani Tomlin, Peter Carew, Ruth Braden, Christine Nearchou and Miya St John,University of MelbourneCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsAs the new school year begins, parents are often busy w

Updated on: March 18,2024

The keys to school readiness are hearing, vision and communication

by Dani Tomlin, Peter Carew, Ruth Braden, Christine Nearchou and Miya St John,University of MelbourneCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsAs the new school year begins, parents are often busy w

Updated on:March 18,2024

Specific plant foods reduce premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineFor childhood cancer survivors, specific plant foods are associated with a lower risk for premature aging, according to a studypublishedonline Jan. 23 in theJournal o

Updated on: March 21,2024

Specific plant foods reduce premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineFor childhood cancer survivors, specific plant foods are associated with a lower risk for premature aging, according to a studypublishedonline Jan. 23 in theJournal o

Updated on:March 21,2024

Vasectomies still rare but on the rise in France: Study

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFifteen times more French men are choosing sterilization to avoid getting their partner pregnant than a decade ago, a study said Monday, even if those undergoing the

Updated on: March 26,2024

Vasectomies still rare but on the rise in France: Study

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFifteen times more French men are choosing sterilization to avoid getting their partner pregnant than a decade ago, a study said Monday, even if those undergoing the

Updated on:March 26,2024

Cinnamon processor in Ecuador is culprit behind lead-tainted applesauce, FDA says

by Ernie MundellA company in Ecuador that processed the cinnamon used in flavored applesauce pouches destined for the American market is the likely source of lead contamination in those products, U.S.

Updated on: March 16,2024

Cinnamon processor in Ecuador is culprit behind lead-tainted applesauce, FDA says

by Ernie MundellA company in Ecuador that processed the cinnamon used in flavored applesauce pouches destined for the American market is the likely source of lead contamination in those products, U.S.

Updated on:March 16,2024

Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linke

Updated on: March 16,2024

Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linke

Updated on:March 16,2024