A young woman feeling sad after unpacking luggage from a trip.
Doctronic reports that post-vacation depression arises from the contrast between the novelty of travel and the routine of everyday life, often lasting up to two weeks.
Micro plastics on a person's fingers.
Aeroflow Urology reports that microplastics in the body may cause bladder inflammation and disrupt cell signaling, but more research is needed to confirm direct health risks.
Water samples in test tubes in the Flint Community Water Lab in Michigan.
LMNT reports decreased exposure to heavy metals like lead due to regulations, despite increased detection of trace amounts in food, leading to public concern.
Dimora Medical reports pressure injuries, especially sacral wounds, as common yet hard to treat, prompting a shift to advanced superabsorbent dressings for better care.
(The Center Square) – Medical watchdog Do No Harm sent a letter to the top 10 medical societies of America asking them to end all genital removal procedures on minors for gender transitions, stating there exists no evidence that such surgeries benefit children.
Disproportionate rates of preeclampsia – a potentially dangerous pregnancy complication – in immigrant populations reflect the physical toll of social and economic insecurities.
Philadelphia’s tap water meets federal drinking water standards but falls far short of public health goals when it comes to cancer-causing chemicals.