PFAS in blood are ubiquitous -- and they are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases Researchers provide evidence that traces of the widely used PFAS chemicals in human blood are associated with unfavorable lipid profiles and thus with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. The findings are based on data from more than 2,500 adults. PFAS were detectable in the blood of nearly all study participants. Read more …PFAS in blood are ubiquitous -- and they are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular...
Adding folic acid to table salt could prevent life-threatening birth defects A team of international researchers has demonstrated, for the first time in a field study, that using folic acid-fortified iodized table salt can prevent multiple severe birth defects. Read more …Adding folic acid to table salt could prevent life-threatening birth defects
Shared blueprint in brain development across different functional areas Researchers have investigated brain development to understand how different areas of the brain become specialized in handling information such as vision, sound, touch and planning. Read more …Shared blueprint in brain development across different functional areas
Wrist device that monitors activity could help provide early warning of Alzheimer's Monitoring daily activity patterns using a wrist-worn device may detect early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. Read more …Wrist device that monitors activity could help provide early warning of Alzheimer's