Health

Microplastics are a known threat to overall health — and eating and drinking from plastic containers, like water bottles, could be a great offender, researchers suggest.A new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials analyzed 141 existing scientific papers on microplastics and nanoplastics from single-use plastic water bottles to gauge how much plastic people may be ingesting.Researchers at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, discovered that the average person consumes […]

Most of us think of a salon shampoo as a moment of relaxation, when we get to lean back and let the stylist wash and rinse our hair. But for a very small number of people, that innocuous posture can set off a cascade of vascular injury known as beauty parlor stroke syndrome (BPSS).BPSS refers to stroke‐like events triggered by hyperextension or rotation during hair-washing or other activities, which can compress […]

Scientists may have discovered the first therapy for Huntington’s disease, a brain disorder that until now has had no effective treatments.Researchers at the University of College London (UCL) announced positive results from a global clinical trial for a new gene therapy, AMT-130.Developed by the Dutch biotechnology company uniQure, the therapy is the first to be tested in people with Huntington’s, according to the researchers.'HARMLESS' VIRUS FOUND LURKING IN PARKINSON'S PATIENTS' […]

An experimental flu test could detect the virus right on the tip of your tongue.Researchers in Germany have potentially discovered a new way to spot influenza through an edible test, potentially like a piece of gum or a "thin film."When someone pops the test in their mouth, chemical sensors will either produce a taste or not – signaling the presence of an infection.COVID-19 INFECTION RISK CUT 'SIGNIFICANTLY' WITH SIMPLE NASAL […]

Air pollution could worsen Alzheimer’s and dementia symptoms, according to a new study.Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have found that air pollution may accelerate the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain, which can speed up cognitive decline.The study, published in JAMA Neurology, investigated how fine particle matter (PM2.5) was linked to brain changes seen in dementia and Alzheimer’s and the severity of […]

A common chemical that is widespread in the U.S. has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, researchers say.In a recent study published in the journal Neurology, researchers found a "small but measurable increase in Parkinson’s risk" linked to trichloroethylene (TCE), which has been found to spread in the air, water and soil in the U.S.TCE is a chlorinated solvent commonly used for degreasing metal parts and in […]

A growing number of marijuana users are driving while high — and it’s costing them their lives.More than 40% of victims of fatal vehicle accidents over the past six years have had elevated levels of THC in their blood, a new study shows. The drug screenings were performed during the autopsy process.THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the main psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant, is what causes the "high" feeling of euphoria that […]

Globally, sepsis infection is the leading cause of death in children, taking more than 3.4 million lives per year, according to the Sepsis Alliance — and 85% of these deaths occur before age 5.Sepsis among children is a very difficult and elusive problem for physicians to diagnose and treat, with almost 10% of cases being missed in the emergency room.When children are admitted with the infection, the average length of […]

If counting sheep isn’t working, Americans may want to hit the fruit aisle next time they are at the grocery store.Certain fruits packed with natural hormones and minerals can help people fall asleep. Board certified and licensed dietitian nutritionist Kendall Mackintosh told Fox News Digital that there are fruits that are "rich in melatonin and antioxidants that help regulate circadian rhythms and repair cells overnight."TRENDING BEDTIME HACK SAID TO IMPROVE […]