Date: Wed, 22 Jan, 2025
In his annual Christmas speech, King Charles delivered a heartfelt message of gratitude to health workers who supported him during his cancer treatment, thanking them for helping him navigate the “uncertainties and anxieties of illness.” The King’s message, recorded earlier this month, acknowledged the selfless dedication of doctors, nurses, and volunteers who provide care to…
New Research Highlights Health Concerns in Wearable Devices Fitness trackers and smartwatch bands have joined the growing list of consumer products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” according to a study conducted by the University of Notre Dame. The study, published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, tested 22 smartwatch…
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Health Risks of Plastic Tea Bags A study by researchers at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) has revealed alarming findings about the release of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPLs) from commercial tea bags. Published in the journal Chemosphere, the research demonstrates how these particles can penetrate human intestinal cells, potentially reaching the…