jueves, 28 de marzo de 2024

Gluten and Celiac Disease

What are the health costs of air pollution, and what can we do about it?

https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/what-are-the-health-costs-of-air-pollution-and-what-can-we-do-about-it Have you ever noticed the hazy smog that hangs over cities or the lingering smell of exhaust fumes from traffic? These are just a few noticeable signs of air pollution, a threat that can have a significant effect on our health and well-being.

Hotter days put human health at risk Climate change and rising temperatures can affect your body in many ways

https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/hotter-days-put-human-health-at-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Extreme heat and unpredictable weather patterns are big news around the world. But did you know that climate change is not just a concern for scientists? It’s also worrying doctors. Warmer global temperatures cause many environmental changes. These include droughts, increased risk of wildfires, more extreme temperatures, warmer oceans, and stronger storms. These changes can contribute to water-borne illnesses, infectious diseases spread by animals—especially insects such as ticks and mosquitoes—and

Too loud and too bright! Noise and light pollution's effects on your health

https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/too-loud-and-too-bright?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Noise pollution Every day you are surrounded by sounds from your environment, including the TV, radio, appliances, and traffic. Noise pollution is unwanted or bothersome sound. In some cases, noise pollution can be loud enough to damage the ear and contribute to hearing loss. Noise pollution can also disrupt sleep and contribute to chronic stress. These issues have been associated with health conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, and

Finding Forever Chemicals Wherever They’re Hiding

https://www.nist.gov/feature-stories/finding-forever-chemicals-wherever-theyre-hiding They’re called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, a group of thousands of compounds that contain a chemical bond between fluorine and carbon. That bond has proved to be one of the most stable and unbreakable known to chemistry — a fact baked into the common nickname “forever chemicals,” because once PFAS are created, they last a very long time. First manufactured in the 1940s, PFAS have seeped into our daily lives, and our bodies. In recent years, they have emerged as a serious public health concern. Scientists have reported evidence that certain PFAS, at high enough concentrations, may harm health by suppressing the immune system or causing cancers, obesity, thyroid problems and birth defects. How Do You Measure Forever Chemicals? https://www.nist.gov/how-do-you-measure-it/how-do-you-measure-forever-chemicals

Women’s Heart Attacks Rising, Particularly Among Those 30–50 Years Old

https://www.health.mil/News/Dvids-Articles/2024/03/27/news467058?utm_medium=govdelivery&utm_source=email

The Ups and Downs of Bipolar Disorder

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2023/the-ups-and-downs-of-bipolar-disorder?utm_campaign=WBD24&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govd