[ad_1] Exposure to PFAS, a group of synthetic chemicals may delay puberty in girls, a new study has shown. According to the study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, PFAS chemicals are generally found in cleaning products, water-resistant fabrics, such as rain jackets, umbrellas, tents, and nonstick cookware etc. “The delay of puberty…
[ad_1] Eating a salt-free diet can reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke by almost a fifth, finds a study. According to the study, led by researchers from the Kyungpook National University Hospital in South Korea, people who always add salt to their foods are 22 per cent more likely to…
[ad_1] The scientific understanding of why some people are more susceptible to allergies than others is being strengthened by new studies. The University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine researchers discovered how genetic variations that change a particular protein called ETS1 can affect how our bodies react to allergens. They discovered that in an…
[ad_1] As the clouds gather and raindrops fall, announcing the arrival of the monsoon season, a host of infectious diseases make their presence known, posing significant health challenges to communities worldwide. With its favorable conditions for the proliferation of pathogens and the spread of infections, the monsoon season demands heightened awareness and proactive measures to…
[ad_1] Prolonged exposure to diesel pollution, which includes a complex mixture of pollutants, can have serious health effects on humans, said experts here even as the government contemplates a ban on diesel vehicles. A government panel formed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has recommended banning the use of diesel-based four-wheelers by 2027…
