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A study from Sweden’s Uppsala University discovered a link between microplastics and multiple sclerosis (MS).The research, published in the journal Environmental International, discovered that exposure to two common environmental contaminants, PFAS and PCBs, could increase the risk of the autoimmune disease.PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as "forever chemicals," are used in some common household products, such as non-stick cookware, textiles and cleaning products. They have also been found in drinking water throughout the U.S., according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.COMMON CLEANING CHEMICAL TIED TO SPIKE IN LIVER DISEASE ACROSS US, RESEARCHERS SAYPCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are toxic industrial chemicals once widely used in electrical equipment before being banned decades ago, as stated by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.The new study findings were based on blood samples of 1,800 Swedish individuals, including about 900 who had recently been diagnosed with MS, according to a university press… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.10 hours ago - US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drugWegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.14 hours ago
- Simple daily habit could help people with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugarSitting next to a window may help people with type 2 diabetes control their insulin levels, according to new research.The study, published in Cell Metabolism, found that exposure to natural light — even indoors next to a window — changes how the body processes glucose and uses energy.People in Western societies spend 80% to 90% of their time under artificial lights, which are much dimmer and less dynamic than sunlight, the researchers noted. Natural daylight is a powerful cue for the body’s internal clock, also known as the circadian rhythm.EXPERTS REVEAL EXACT BEDTIME THAT COULD PREVENT LATE-NIGHT ‘SECOND WIND’ INSOMNIAThe body's internal clock influences many processes, including digestion, hormone release and metabolism, according to research. When it gets out of sync, it can worsen insulin resistance and blood sugar control, which are two of the main issues caused by type 2 diabetes.To test the effects of daylight on blood sugar,… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.20 hours ago
- Frequent heartburn may be a warning sign of a more dangerous condition, doctor saysFor most people, heartburn is an occasional annoyance and source of temporary discomfort. But for some, chronic heartburn can lead to more dangerous conditions — potentially even pre-cancerous ones.About 10% of people with chronic GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) will develop Barrett’s esophagus, a condition where the lining of the lower esophagus is replaced with abnormal cells that are more prone to cancer, according to medical experts.Some studies have shown that among those with Barrett’s esophagus, between 3% and 13% will go on to develop cancer, but most will not.POPULAR SLEEP POSITIONS COULD BE DAMAGING YOUR NERVES, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS"Your stomach is designed to handle acid. Your esophagus is not," Dr. Daryl Gioffre, a Florida-based gut health specialist and certified nutritionist, told Fox News Digital."With reflux, the danger is not the burn in the chest or throat — the real danger is the constant backflow of acid traveling the wrong… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strikeHealth experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond". ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator saysThe shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- Dairy consumption linked to lower dementia risk in surprising new studyA large Swedish study suggests that some high-fat dairy foods are linked to a lower risk of dementia.Researchers in Sweden used data from the Malmö Diet and Cancer cohort, which included 27,670 adults aged 45 to 73 in Malmö, Sweden.The team then conducted interviews, collected food diaries, and asked the patients questionnaires to calculate how much of each dairy product people ate per day. They also separated dairy into high-fat and low-fat types. High-fat cheese was defined as more than 20% fat, and high-fat cream as more than 30% fat.Participants joined the study between 1991 and 1996 and were followed for an average of 25 years afterward.LISTENING TO MUSIC AFTER 70 MAY CUT DEMENTIA RISK BY NEARLY 40%, NEW STUDY SUGGESTSThe main outcome they looked at was all-cause dementia, while Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD) were studied separately. Over the follow-up period, 3,208 people developed dementia. Within these… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
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