Search Result For: chewing gum microplastics exposure
Date: 2025/03/26 - 03:00
Chewing Gum Could Release Thousands of Microplastics Into Saliva, Study Finds
A new study found that chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. Both synthetic and natural gums were found to contain microplastics, the health effects of which are not yet fully understood.
Date: 2025/03/22 - 00:00
Healthy plant-based diets may help people with diabetes, obesity live longer
Eating a healthy plant-based diet that includes vegetables, tea, and coffee may help people with cardiometabolic conditions—such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease—live longer, a new analysis finds.
Date: 2025/03/21 - 19:32
TikTok Misinformation About ADHD Is Misleading Young Adults: Study
A new analysis found that medical misinformation surrounding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is prevalent on TikTok, with the content significantly shaping how young people view the condition.
Date: 2025/03/20 - 23:32
Two Studies Link Cannabis Use to Substantially Higher Risk of Heart Attack
A retrospective study found that cannabis users were six times as likely to have a heart attack compared to non-users, while a large meta-analysis of 12 previous studies showed that cannabis users had a 50% higher risk of a heart attack.
Date: 2025/03/18 - 23:31
Is brain inflammation at the core of cognitive decline? What latest research says
Inflammation may be at the core of cognitive decline as recent studies offer clues on how herpes simplex virus-1, antibiotics, antivirals, and vaccines may have different effect on dementia risk.
Date: 2025/03/17 - 21:00
Anxiety is linked to gut health: Could probiotics help treat it?
People with anxiety can experience decreased microbial diversity and fewer short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria, recent evidence indicates. It also suggests that probiotics may help manage anxiety.
Date: 2025/03/14 - 23:32
Why Spring Allergies Are Expected to Be Longer, Stronger This Year
Spring allergy season is expected to worsen in 2025. Longer growing seasons due to climate change have caused seasonal allergies to become more severe. You can limit pollen exposure during allergy season with frequent handwashing and limiting time spent outdoors when pollen levels are high.
