No part of the body is immune to microplastic contamination.Image credit: SIVStockStudio/Komsan Loonprom/Shutterstock.com; modified by IFLScienceMicroplastics are omnipresent, wreaking havoc on the environment and infiltrating our bodies, including the brain. A new preprint study, not yet peer-reviewed, raises concerns about the extent of microplastics in the human brain and potential health risks.The study analyzed...
The coral reef off Cayos Cochinos, Honduras.Image credit: Yair Valladares/Shutterstock.comA man stumbled across probable space debris while snorkeling on Cayos Cochinos, a remote island cluster off the coast of Honduras in Central America.Mike Irmen and his family were visiting the islands when they spotted the debris conspicuously lying on the beach. The debris was...
Credit: PixabayThe environment in which a person lives, including their home, family, and community, influences their health.Researchers examining these social determinants of health are exploring whether genetics or upbringing has a greater impact on an individual's ability to combat disease.I am a developmental physiologist researching how alcohol consumption impacts fetal development and long-term health.While...
A concussion can cause long-term changes to brain structure and behavior. Credit: PixabayNew research reveals that even a mild concussion from years ago can have lasting impacts on brain function and behavior in otherwise healthy individuals. This study enhances our understanding of traumatic brain injury and has implications for the evolving legal framework concerning...
Some parts of the brain tend to atrophy and deform in concert with other regions. Credit: Zephyr/SPLA comprehensive analysis of nearly 50,000 brain scans has identified five unique patterns of brain atrophy linked to aging and neurodegenerative diseases. The study also connected these patterns to lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption, as...
Your tongue offers a window to your overall health, especially when a machine-trained algorithm is lookingDepositphotosBy applying modern machine learning to an age-old health diagnostic method, researchers have created an impressive system that can detect various medical conditions simply by examining your tongue. Testing demonstrated its near-perfect accuracy."Doctors have been asking to see your...
The achievement of three-way entanglement is a significant advancement towards the realization of a global quantum internet.Kristina Armitage/Quanta MagazineIn August 2023, researchers in Hefei, China, achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the realm of quantum physics by demonstrating three-way quantum nonlocality. This experiment, conducted at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), involved...
Credit:FreepikThe periodic table, as we know it today, contains all the elements discovered or synthesized and confirmed till now. However, the quest for new elements is an ongoing scientific endeavor. Here’s a look at the current status and potential future additions:Current StatusKnown Elements: The periodic table currently has 118 confirmed elements, ranging from hydrogen...
Credit: FreepikWhen you mimic starvation through fasting, you trigger a variety of genes that help you lose weight, burn fat, and live longer. Dry fasting (or Total Fasting ), where you abstain from both food and water, is a practice that can yield remarkable health benefits. During times of famine and drought in human...
Credit: FreepikChildhood is a formative period that plays a crucial role in shaping an individual’s future. The habits and behaviors developed during these early years can have lasting impacts on one's physical health, emotional well-being, and overall life trajectory. Understanding how childhood habits affect adult life is essential for parents, educators, and society as...
