Study explores impact of dust on London Underground staff

by Ryan O'Hare, Andrew Czyzewski,Imperial College LondonGraphical abstract. Credit:Environment International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108529Researchers have carried out

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

Study explores impact of dust on London Underground staff

by Ryan O'Hare, Andrew Czyzewski,Imperial College LondonGraphical abstract. Credit:Environment International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108529Researchers have carried out

Updated on:March 19,2024 19

US to strengthen protections for air travelers with wheelchairs

by Dennis ThompsonAir travel can be miserable for people with disabilities, particularly if an airline mishandles, damages or loses their wheelchair in transit.Now, the Biden Administration has propos

Updated on: March 16,2024 12

US to strengthen protections for air travelers with wheelchairs

by Dennis ThompsonAir travel can be miserable for people with disabilities, particularly if an airline mishandles, damages or loses their wheelchair in transit.Now, the Biden Administration has propos

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

Stricter blood-alcohol concentration limits may lead to more hit-and-run fatalities, finds study

by Florida Atlantic UniversityHit-and-run fatalities per 100 traffic fatalities, 1982–2008. Credit:Risk Analysis(2024). DOI: 10.1111/risa.14280Stricter laws on blood alcohol concentra

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Stricter blood-alcohol concentration limits may lead to more hit-and-run fatalities, finds study

by Florida Atlantic UniversityHit-and-run fatalities per 100 traffic fatalities, 1982–2008. Credit:Risk Analysis(2024). DOI: 10.1111/risa.14280Stricter laws on blood alcohol concentra

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

A social worker explains how to improve quality of life for the growing population of family caregivers

by Kathy L. Lee,The ConversationCredit: The ConversationMillions of Americans havebecome informal family caregivers: people who provide family members or friends with unpaid assistance in

Updated on: March 26,2024 16

A social worker explains how to improve quality of life for the growing population of family caregivers

by Kathy L. Lee,The ConversationCredit: The ConversationMillions of Americans havebecome informal family caregivers: people who provide family members or friends with unpaid assistance in

Updated on:March 26,2024 16

Research shows online interventions with social support help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nati

Updated on: March 23,2024 20

Research shows online interventions with social support help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nati

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

‘Harvard Thinking’: Plastics are everywhere, even in our bodies

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‘Harvard Thinking’: Plastics are everywhere, even in our bodies

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Scientists recreate alveolar epithelium in a lab to understand how polluted air can affect your health

by Joshua Bateman and Martin Clift,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven today, in a world increasingly powered by renewable energy and clean technologies, air pollution poses a real ris

Updated on: March 16,2024 10

Scientists recreate alveolar epithelium in a lab to understand how polluted air can affect your health

by Joshua Bateman and Martin Clift,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven today, in a world increasingly powered by renewable energy and clean technologies, air pollution poses a real ris

Updated on:March 16,2024 10

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 18

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 18

Review shows promise of live dietary microbes in supporting health

by Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesConnection graph of the health categories represented in each case. The number within the node represents the number of times a category

Updated on: March 27,2024 18

Review shows promise of live dietary microbes in supporting health

by Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition SciencesConnection graph of the health categories represented in each case. The number within the node represents the number of times a category

Updated on:March 27,2024 18

A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more healthy sleep

by Erica Jansen,The ConversationCredit: Miriam Alonso from PexelsYou probably already know that how you eat before bed affects your sleep. Maybe you've found yourself still lying awake at 2

Updated on: March 26,2024 12

A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more healthy sleep

by Erica Jansen,The ConversationCredit: Miriam Alonso from PexelsYou probably already know that how you eat before bed affects your sleep. Maybe you've found yourself still lying awake at 2

Updated on:March 26,2024 12

Refrigerate lettuce to reduce risk of E. coli contamination, researchers say

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLeafy green vegetables are important sources of dietary fiber and nutrients, but they can harbor harm

Updated on: March 26,2024 11

Refrigerate lettuce to reduce risk of E. coli contamination, researchers say

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLeafy green vegetables are important sources of dietary fiber and nutrients, but they can harbor harm

Updated on:March 26,2024 11

Researchers Develop Wearable Ultrasound Patch for Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring

A team at the University of California San Diego has created an advanced wearable ultrasound patch designed for continuous, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring.

Updated on: December 07,2024 0

Researchers Develop Wearable Ultrasound Patch for Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring

A team at the University of California San Diego has created an advanced wearable ultrasound patch designed for continuous, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring.

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