#health-implications

[ follow ]

Research Discovered Something Unsettling About Sleeping Pills

Sleeping pills may disrupt the glymphatic system, which is crucial for brain fluid clearance, potentially impacting long-term health.

Death Toll in Gaza Likely 40 Percent Higher Than Reported, Researchers Say

Gaza war death toll may be underestimated by over 40%, with a new analysis suggesting 64,300 fatalities compared to previous reports.
Majority of casualties are women, children, and the elderly, illustrating the significant impact on vulnerable populations.

Stay Well: How can I overcome my fear of the dentist - and how is it harming my health?

Dental anxiety leads to prolonged avoidance of dental care, causing serious health issues.
It is never too late for patients to address their dental anxiety and seek care.

Baby powder recall hits Amazon and distributors in 12 states over fears of asbestos contamination

Dynarex recalls Dynacare Baby Powder over potential asbestos contamination, highlighting ongoing health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
#wildfire-smoke

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution, landmark study finds

Exposure to wildfire smoke increases dementia odds more than other air pollution forms.

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke linked to increased dementia risk due to fine particulate matter, especially in lower-income populations.

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution, landmark study finds

Exposure to wildfire smoke increases dementia odds more than other air pollution forms.

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke linked to increased dementia risk due to fine particulate matter, especially in lower-income populations.
morewildfire-smoke

Women need more sleep than men do, studies say

Women require about 11 minutes more sleep per night than men, influenced by hormones and societal responsibilities.

Heat Waves Make Pregnancy More Dangerous, Exacerbate Maternal Health Disparities

Climate change can impact pregnancy through factors like heat, potentially leading to complications like premature births.

What To Know About Getting Vitamin D From Sunlight

Vitamin D synthesis from sunlight is crucial for bone health, immune function, and mood regulation.

RFK Jr. is not alone. More than a billion people have parasitic worms

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed being infected by a parasitic worm in a 2012 deposition, causing brain abnormalities, but he is reported to have recovered with no long-lasting consequences.

Bird flu in US cows: is the milk supply safe?

Avian influenza in US dairy cattle is spreading, with the virus found in raw milk and retail milk, prompting the need for increased surveillance and testing.

Rishi Sunak's smoking ban risks making it cool again, Tory MP claims

Rishi Sunak's proposal to ban tobacco sales to under-15s perceived to risk making smoking 'cooler'.

Neurologist Alejandro Iranzo: Sleeping is like a recycling bin with memories that you store or throw away'

Good sleep is crucial for physical and mental well-being.
REM sleep behavior disorder can be an early indicator of Parkinson's disease or dementia.
[ Load more ]