Skin bleaching reduces the concentration of melanin in the skin, leading to a lighter appearance. The process involves the application of topical agents containing substances…
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A young woman developed lead toxicity after consuming Ayurvedic medicines for over a year, initially presenting with nonspecific symptoms like abdominal pain and anemia. After…
A study by the Environmental Working Group has identified potential health risks from VOCs in household cleaning products. Analyzing 30 products, the research found 530…
Prescriptions for free produce were associated with reduced blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index, finds a new study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and…
New research has found that body fat percentage is a better health indicator than BMI. The researchers advocate for body fat percentage to be the…
A study of over 28,000 Chinese individuals indicates that frequent socializing may extend the lifespan of older people, with socializing almost every day being the…
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common sexual dysfunction that affects many men. It is characterized by the inability to control or delay ejaculation during sexual…
A UCLA-led study discovered a link between increased lithium levels in tap water and a higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring of…
A systematic review reveals that lifestyle changes through intensive behavioral weight loss programs can decrease the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes…
In a new study published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters, fluorinated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic containers — used for household cleaners, pesticides, personal care…
Dementia is a neurological disorder that affects a person’s cognitive function, including memory, thinking, and behavior. It is commonly associated with aging, but can also…
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis plant. It has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes for centuries,…
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have developed TriSb92, a molecule that can effectively prevent infection from all known SARS-CoV-2 variants when administered nasally. The…
A recent study published in mBio reveals that rats can be infected with Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2, with wild rats in New…
According to a national poll by the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, one in three parents give fever-reducing medication for temperatures below 100.4,…
Low birth weight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2500 grams). This can be…
A meta-analysis published in Current Biology found that good sleep plays a crucial role in boosting the immune system’s response to vaccination. Individuals who slept…
Concussions are a type of brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that can shake the brain inside…
Anxiety and anger, often viewed as negative emotions, were found to act as energizers similar to enjoyment and hope. But, these darker emotions are associated…
Nasal vaccines for COVID-19 are still in early development. The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines have played a large role in preventing deaths and severe…