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Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology of the State University of São Paulo (ICT-UNESP) in São José dos Campos, Brazil, discovered that: moringa oleiferaCommonly known as moringa or white acacia, it may help remove microplastics from water. The survey results are ACS OmegaJournal of the American Chemical Society. Moringa is native to India and grows well in many tropical regions. Due to their high nutritional value, the leaves and seeds are widely consumed as food. Scientists have also studied the seeds for years for their potential role in water purification. Moringa seed extract has similar effects as chemical…
A new report released by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) with support from the Clean Air Fund shows that air pollution is associated not only with its effects on the lungs, but also with an increased risk of developing cancer overall. advertisement advertisement The report synthesized data from 42 meta-analyses and systematic reviews published between 2019 and 2024 and found that air pollution not only causes lung cancer, but also significantly increases the risk of multiple other cancers and increases the likelihood of death from lung cancer. “Clean air is not a luxury, it’s a fundamental human right,…
Ceramex has withdrawn from the UK’s Pharmaceutical Marketing Self-Regulatory Programme, after it was found to have brought discredit to the industry twice in quick succession. The pharmaceutical self-regulatory body PMCPA ruled last year that Theramex’s “systemic deficiencies in compliance oversight” had damaged the industry’s credibility. The PMCPA asked the Appeals Board to consider whether to impose further sanctions on Theramex. Late last week, the PMCPA revealed that Ceramex had withdrawn from self-regulation before the appeals board could discuss the matter. Ceramex’s actions were “extremely disappointing and demonstrated that it does not accept responsibility for these failures within its self-regulatory framework,”…
Get the health information and medications you need every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. good morning. Enjoy Marathon Monday from Boston! If you ended up signing up for STAT+ after waiting for the right deal, you’re in luck. This week we’re running what STAT Newsletter Strategist Alexa Lee calls “one of the strongest discounts we’ve seen in a while.” Get it while it’s still available. Cautiously optimistic about latest CDC director nomination Last week, President Trump nominated Erica Schwartz to head the CDC. Historically, this position has most often been filled on a part-time or…
Northern Malawi is home to the country’s largest coalfields, providing energy for a variety of industries, but some of the mines here have been linked to labor law violations and environmental damage.In a recent incident, a community in one of the major coal mining areas demanded the closure of a mine, saying it was polluting two rivers from which local residents draw water for domestic and agricultural purposes.A preliminary investigation by the government agency found evidence of pollution from a mine operated by Coal and Minerals Group Limited, but the company denies intentionally releasing waste into the river.The company’s…
Fermented, plant-based dairy alternatives do more than just improve taste. This study revealed how they reform bioactive lipids and influence inflammation, oxidation, and platelet activity at the molecular level. Research: Properties of oat- and soy-based dairy substitutes. Image credit: Beats1/Shutterstock.com Fermentation may enhance the anti-inflammatory and cardiometabolic bioactivity of plant-based dairy alternatives such as oat and soy beverages, according to a study published in the journal nutrients. diet and inflammation Dietary factors contribute to the burden of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. These are associated with chronic low-grade systemic inflammation and oxidative stress. Diets rich in…
Photosynthetic bacteria played a major role in forming the Earth as we know it. Among them, cyanobacteria stand out for producing the oxygen that fills our atmosphere and allowing the emergence of complex life. Now, scientists at the Austrian Institute of Science and Technology (ISTA) have discovered a surprising twist in the workings of these organisms. Biological systems once thought to separate DNA have instead evolved to control the shape of cyanobacterial cells. The survey results are scienceprovide new insights into how protein systems change over time and how multicellular life developed in these ecologically important bacteria. “Cyanobacteria are essentially…
A large European study reveals hidden cardiovascular risk patterns in type 1 diabetes and shows how smarter profiling can help doctors detect complications earlier and tailor prevention. Study: Accurate prediction of cardiovascular risk in type 1 diabetes: IMI2 SOPHIA analysis. Image credit: Chinnapong/Shutterstock.com Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in type 1 diabetes (T1D). The presence of chronic hyperglycemia in addition to lipid abnormalities and hypertension complicates risk assessment. The following research was conducted to fill this gap. nature communications applied existing phenotype-based risk prediction tools to T1D patients and refined CVD risk stratification based on the…
Kagwell, Kenya — Rhoda Ongoche Akechi still remembers the whispering voices that followed her to the water in 2002. At the age of 39, the mother of seven was breaking one of Lake Victoria’s oldest taboos for women to set foot on fishing boats.The now 61-year-old said: “People were claiming that if a woman went into the water with a man, they would have sex.” But after they realized she was only going there to learn and wouldn’t quit because of the stigma, “they remained silent.”Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listBefore that, the situation was very different in…
Recent research published in Computers in human behavior found that people judge others more harshly when they know a message was written using artificial intelligence. However, individuals tend to be completely unaware that artificial intelligence can be used in everyday situations. If recipients are left unaware of how a message was created, they will assume it was written by a human and develop a positive impression of the sender. Generative artificial intelligence refers to computer programs that can generate realistic, human-like text based on simple user instructions. More and more people are using these tools (such as Claude, ChatGPT, and…