21 million fewer children are receiving critical vaccines than before COVID, WHO says
The world has yet to catch up from a major drop in childhood immunisations during the COVID pandemic, according to new data. Fewer children are getting vaccinated today than they…
Tampons contain metals, including lead, zinc, and arsenic, researchers say
A new study detected concentrations of 16 metals in different kinds of tampons, but researchers say the work is just a first step because they don’t know if they are…
IVF success drops by 38 per cent with exposure to air pollution, study finds
Being exposed to air pollution around the time of egg retrieval can significantly curb the odds of a successful transfer through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a new study has found.…
How to avoid PFAS: 5 common items to avoid to minimise exposure to ‘forever chemicals’
Euronews Health compiled a list of five common items with PFAS or “forever chemicals”. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals”, are used across various industries, from electronics…
Talc classified as ‘probably carcinogenic’ to humans by WHO agency
Talc was classified as “probably carcinogenic” due in part to limited evidence linking it to ovarian cancer, an international agency said. Talc was classified as “probably carcinogenic” to humans by…
UK sugar tax slashed children’s added sugar intake from sodas and soft drinks, study finds
Many soft drink manufacturers reformulated their products after the tax was announced in 2016, helping to reduce kids’ added sugar consumption over the next three years. The United Kingdom’s sugar…
Why are we still seeing cases of plague and what symptoms should you look out for?
A new case of the plague has been detected in the US. Why is the infamous infection still a thing and what symptoms do you need to be aware of?…
Virtual Sensors Help Aerial Vehicles Stay Aloft When Rotors Fail
“In order to realize the full potential of these electric fliers, you need an intelligent control system that improves their robustness and especially their resilience against a variety of faults,”…
Should You Use a Cleaning App for Your iPhone?
If you find yourself constantly tapping away on your iPhone, trying to free up space and achieve that much-desired speed boost, you may start to consider purchasing a cleaner app.…
Drug Prevention Pays off: UN Secretary-General’s Drug Message
On the 26th of June 2024 the United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres delivered a speech marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. He emphasized the impact…