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BPA is a common chemical found in plastics that can leach into food and beverages.

Are BPA Alternatives Safe? Study Finds BPF And BPS May Pose Health Risks

New research reveals that BPF (bisphenol F)and BPS (bisphenol s), commonly used as BPA substitutes, may pose health risks.

Researchers coined the term 'aeronutrients' to describe the beneficial nutrients in the air.

What Is 'Aeronutrients'? Researchers Say You Can Breathe In Nutrients And Vitamins

A recent study investigated the concept of "aeronutrients" and the mechanisms by which they are absorbed for human health.

The researchers noted that late eaters had poorer glucose tolerance regardless of body weight. Also, their meals typically had larger amounts of carbohydrates and fats.

Avoid Late, Heavy Dinners: They Affect More Than Just Your Weight

A recent study revealed that having heavy meals late in the evening can have harmful effects, even for those without weight issues.

Hot Cocoa, Green Tea With Fatty Meals May Combat Negative Effects Of Stress: Study

The study investigated how flavanols, when consumed with fat, can help reduce the negative effects of fat on stress-related problems in endothelial function.

The researchers noted that rats exposed to blue light had faster growth, particularly in their bones, and started puberty earlier compared to those in standard light conditions.

Excess Screen Time Triggers Early Puberty, Rapid Bone Growth, Potentially Limiting Height: Study

The results of the rat study highlight how exposure to screens from a very young age affects children's height and physical maturity.

Sitting for more than six hours per day during childhood and continuing the habit into adulthood can raise blood pressure by 4mmHg.

Walk For 10 Minutes After Every Hour Of Sitting To Reduce Blood Pressure, Study Suggests

The study found that sitting for more than six hours per day during childhood and continuing the habit into adulthood can raise blood pressure by 4mmHg.

There was a marked difference in how men and women benefitted from the therapy, with women experiencing greater improvements than men.

Taking Intense Cold Therapy Daily May Improve Sleep Quality: Study Finds

The study found that undergoing daily cryostimulation, spending five minutes in a chamber cooled to -90°C, could improve sleep quality after five consecutive sessions.

The analysis revealed that three factors: high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, and smoking, not only increased participants' risk of stroke but were also linked to a higher risk of severe stroke.

Risk Factors Linked To Severe Stroke: Study Identifies Modifiable Lifestyle Choices, Manageable Conditions

The study found that three risk factors: high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, and smoking, not only increased the risk of stroke but were also linked to a higher risk of severe stroke.

The researchers believe the new vaccine has the potential to become a targeted treatment strategy to prevent tumor recurrence in triple-negative breast cancer.

Experimental Vaccine Shows Promising Results Against Aggressive Breast Cancer: Trial Results Reveal

The neoantigen DNA vaccine developed for preventing the recurrence of tumors in triple-negative breast cancer was found to be "well-tolerated" and effective in stimulating the immune system.

Compared to not wearing makeup, daily makeup use during the first and third trimesters was associated with a 14% increase in PFAS levels in plasma and a 17% increase in breast milk.

Cut Back On Makeup During Pregnancy, Lactation: Study Links Increased Use To Harmful PFAS

The study warns that increased use of personal care products during pregnancy and nursing is linked to higher levels of harmful chemicals such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the blood plasma and breast milk.

The researchers also noted that the people who benefited most were those with obesity and low vitamin D levels.

Vitamin D Supplements May Help Lower Blood Pressure In Older Adults With Obesity; Study Finds

Researchers now suggest that vitamin D supplementation may be an effective, simple way to lower blood pressure levels in elderly adults with obesity.

Getting vaccinated earlier in the recommended timeframe, closer to 32 weeks, may offer the best protection for newborns against RSV.

Study Identifies Best Time To Get RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy

Researchers of a recent study found that getting vaccinated earlier in the recommended timeframe, closer to 32 weeks, may offer the best protection for newborns against RSV.

Regular Bedtime More Important Than Sleep Quality, Duration For Kid's Behavior: Study

Children with consistent sleep schedules have better control of their emotions and behavior when they work with others or while they are under situations of stress, the study revealed.

After an average of three years, stroke survivors taking either GLP-1 or SGLT2 experienced a 74% lower risk of death and an 84% lower risk of heart attack.

Weight Loss Drugs May Lower Risk Of Subsequent Heart Attacks, Strokes In Stroke Survivors: Study

Researchers have now found that certain classes of weight loss and diabetes medications could be lifesavers for stroke survivors, slashing their risk of future heart attacks, strokes, and even death.