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Exposure to Harmful Chemicals in First Trimester Linked to Lower IQ in Children
According to recent research, exposure to harmful chemicals during the first trimester of pregnancy may lead to lower IQ in children by the age of seven. For the purposes of the study, a team of scientists measured 26 chemicals in the blood and urine samples taken...
Eating Yogurt Daily May Reduce Risk of Lung Cancer
A new study, conducted by the team of scientists from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, USA, suggests that eating a cup of yogurt daily may reduce the risk of developing lung cancer by 20% by boosting healthy bacteria and tumor-killing immunity. For...
Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Pills Is at Bedtime
In a new study, researchers from Spain determined the best time for people with hypertension to take their blood pressure pills which is at bedtime, not in the morning. To come to such a conclusion, the researchers analyzed data from the Hygia Chemotherapy Trial,...
Scientists Determined Which Foods Are Best for Healthy Gut Microbiome
New research from the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), the Netherlands, found a link between the healthy gut microbiome and certain dietary patterns and food groups. The researchers suggest that this type of diet may become a treatment for Crohn’s disease,...
Having Children May Make Women Mentally Sharper Later in Life
A new study from the University of Oslo suggests that, despite the effects of “baby brain” and sleepless nights in new mothers, having children may make women mentally sharper in later life. For the study, the team of scientists analyzed MRI scans of more than 12,000...
Prolonged Exposure to Blue Light May Affect Longevity
A new study from Oregon State University suggests that daily exposure to blue light, emitted from phones, computers, and other gadgets, may affect longevity damaging cells in the brain, as well as retinas. For the research, the scientists exposed flies to blue LED...
Long-term Study: People Who Walk Slowly May Age Faster
According to a new long-term study, which followed more than 900 people from New Zealand for around 40 years, people in their 40s who walk slowly are more likely to show symptoms of accelerated biological aging and compromised brain integrity. Within the scope of the...
Increased Intake of B Vitamins Linked to Higher Risk of Hip Fracture
A new study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, suggests that increased consumption of vitamins B-6 and B-12 is associated with a higher risk of hip fracture. For the study, the researchers analyzed data taken from 75,864 postmenopausal women who took part in...
Air Pollution May Significantly Contribute to Hair Loss
New research from the Future Science Research Centre in the Republic of Korea suggests that air pollution may have a great impact on hair loss. For their research, a team of scientists exposed human follicle dermal papilla cells (HFDPC) to particles of dust and diesel...
Home-Cooked Meals Linked to Fewer Harmful Chemicals in Blood
Recent research by scientists from the Silent Spring Institute in Newton, US, finds that people who eat home-cooked meals more often are more likely to have lower levels of PFAS, harmful chemicals found in packaged food, household products, etc., in their blood. For...
Having a Dog May Cut Risk of Death in People with Heart Issues
A new study from Uppsala University, Sweden, suggests that dog owners returning from a hospital after a stroke or heart attack have a significantly lower risk of death compared to those who don’t have dogs. To complete this research, the scientists took data from a...
Overexercising May Affect the Ability to Make Decisions
A new study, carried out by researchers from Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière in Paris, France, finds that too much exercising may affect the brain, in particular, reduce the capacity to make decisions. For the study, the scientists recruited 37 competitive male...
