Microplastics can be found in chewing gum, UCLA researchers say
Researchers say chewing gums are made from a rubbery base, sweetener, flavorings, and other ingredients, and both synthetic and natural gums release similar levels of microplastics.
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Researchers say chewing gums are made from a rubbery base, sweetener, flavorings, and other ingredients, and both synthetic and natural gums release similar levels of microplastics.
The test has participants peel and sniff odor labels on a card and determines their ability to discriminate, identify, and remember the odors.
As Dr. Mallika Marshall reports, dementia and depression often go hand-in-hand in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Now, an experimental home-based electrical therapy may be able help.
As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here.
As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states including here in Massachusetts where Mass General Brigham operates “Healthcare at Home”, allowing eligible patients to receive hospital-level care in their homes.
Researchers in Thailand reviewed 25 prior studies involving more than 2,000 people aged 60 and older and found that exercises that strengthen muscles are the best way to improve sleep quality, compared to aerobic exercises like cycling and swimming or combination exercises like yoga and pilates.
The report found boys are lagging behind girls in school, especially in reading, and they’re less likely to go to college. And men are experiencing declining employment rates, especially those without a college degree.
A new study by a team in Canada found that people with more menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes, night sweats, disordered sleep, and mood swings may be more likely to experience cognitive and mild behavioral impairments that could indicate a higher risk of dementia.
A new CDC report finds that rates of precancerous lesions detected in women ages 20 to 24 have decreased by nearly 80%, lesions that would likely develop into cervical cancer years later.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question on whether a new MMR vaccine is needed for a 76-year-old.
Scabies is caused by tiny bugs or mites–so small you can’t see them–that burrow into the skin, causing intense itching and red bumps–often in the webs between your fingers, the armpits, the waist, the groin, and any skin folds. It’s highly contagious, as scabies mites can be passed on from person to person through direct touch or clothing, blankets, sheets, towels, or furniture.
In a letter to the editor published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, researchers at Texas A&M reported that popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic may be associated with new-onset acne, especially in women.
Most Americans walk between 3,000 and 4,000 steps a day, but is 10,000 the goal? Researchers say that any amount of movement is good for you.
A new saliva test can help people determine if they are at risk of developing an addiction.
Researchers at the University of Maryland and Harvard found that people of color are paying more for maternity care than white people.
In a study published in JAMA Network Open, Korean researchers found that every hour of screen time a day was associated with a 21% higher likelihood of developing myopia, or nearsightedness.
A new study from USC suggests that people who live in neighborhoods that experience high heat days half the year experienced up to 14 months of additional biological aging compared to those living in areas with fewer than 10 days of high heat days.
Researchers looked at breast cancer in young women over 20 years and found that rates increased more than 0.5% per year in 21 states, while remaining stable or decreasing in other states.
A program at Cape Cod Community College is bringing free teeth cleaning to children during school vacation week.
A program at Cape Cod Community College is bringing free teeth cleaning to children during school vacation week. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Factors such as exercise, socioeconomic status and diet can have more of an impact on how long you live than your genetics.
Bedbugs are reddish-brown and hard to see because they are tiny and hide during the day. They can live in mattresses, clothing, baseboards, and other parts of a home or hotel room. They’re not dangerous in that they don’t spread disease but they can be a real nuisance because they bite.
A national survey commissioned by Ohio State University found that nearly two-thirds of Americans use some type of device, like a smartwatch, portable blood pressure machine, or fitness app, on a regular basis to monitor their heart health, but only 1 in 4 shares the data with their doctor.
A new study published in the Journal of Immunology found that pups born to mice fed a diet supplemented with a form of vitamin E called a-tocopherol during pregnancy and while nursing were less likely to develop allergies or have severe allergic reactions to peanuts.
