Colored microplastics from packaging, paints, or cosmetic products were found in human placentas after delivery. ScienceDirect The Guardian Environment Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 37
In south India, eucalyptus and camphor essential oils were the cause of about 15% of seizure cases, and stopping their use also stopped seizures in vulnerable patients. ScienceDirect Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 26
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were less likely to wear eyeglasses than the general public. This suggests that eyeglasses may be protective against COVID-19 infection. JAMA Ophthalmology Yahoo Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 29
Discrimination was associated with depressive symptoms and lower GPA in racial minority and first-generation college students. Students who did extracurricular activities had better mental health and grades. Springer Link Education Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 57
Children of mothers that smoked during pregnancy and childhood were more likely to attempt suicide as teenagers, compared to children in non-smoking environments. ScienceDirect Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 66
Deaths from COVID-19 were higher in nursing homes with more non-White residents, compared to those with more White residents. JAMA Network AARP Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 75
Early COVID-19 lockdowns in China and Europe improved air quality due to reduced traffic and industrial activity, preventing tens of thousands of premature deaths from air pollution. Lancet Forbes Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 66
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global increase in maternal stress, mortality, and pregnancy loss. Lancet CNN Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 120
Among women in their 60-70s, as few as 4,400 steps a day was enough to significantly lower risk of death. With more steps per day (up to 7500), mortality rates decreased further. JAMA CNN Fitness Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 121
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk of getting infected with COVID-19 (28% or higher) compared to those without. European Journal of Endocrinology EurekAlert! Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 118