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1 week ago
Coronavirus

Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus

Bird flu, specifically H5N1, is a highly pathogenic virus spread through bodily fluids and droplets, primarily affecting bird populations. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 weeks ago
Health

Toxic chemicals used in common products easily absorb into human SKIN

Toxic chemicals in plastics used for various items can be easily absorbed by human skin, affecting health, including thyroid function and cancer risk. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Health

The planet's vital signs are alarming

The planet's vital signs are alarming, with record-breaking temperatures, deforestation, and water contamination.
Human health is intricately linked to the health of the planet, leading to a triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 months ago
Health

UK Biobank releases largest set of whole genome sequencing data

UK Biobank released whole genome sequencing data for half a million people.
This data provides the most detailed picture of human health and can lead to new tests, treatments, and cures for diseases. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
OMG science

What's it like to live in space? One astronaut says it changes her dreams : Short Wave

The beauty of Earth seen from space is awe-inspiring for astronauts like Loral O'Hara.
Ongoing research in space like the CIPHER program aims to understand the impact of microgravity on human health and physiology. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
OMG science

The health impacts of nanoplastics found in breast milk and cells

Plastic particles were found in blood samples of 77% of individuals, potentially affecting immune responses.
Microplastics have been discovered in various parts of the human body, like placentas, breast milk, and organs, raising health concerns. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Science

Weird 'Obelisks' Found in Human Gut May be Virus-Like Entity

Scientists have discovered rogue bits of RNA colonizing the bacteria in our gut, which may represent a new class of infectious agent.
The researchers identified thousands of single-stranded RNA loops that did not code for proteins, called obelisks, in the human gut and mouth microbiomes. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Public health

UN climate talks focus climate effects on human health

The UN climate talks at COP28 are focusing on the effects of climate change on human health.
At least 7 million people die each year globally from air pollution, and the spread of diseases like cholera and malaria is increasing due to global warming. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Public health

First Human Case of New Swine Flu Strain Detected in the U.K.

A person in the UK has been infected with a flu strain typically found in pigs, marking the first time this variant has been detected in a human in the country.
Health officials are working to determine any risks the pathogen might pose to human health.
This is not unusual, as flu viruses can jump to other species, but experts closely monitor these events for potential transmission among humans. [ more ]
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