Tag: disorders
Gut Microbe Deficiency in U.S. Babies Tied to Asthma, Allergies, Autoimmune Disorders
Most U.S. Babies Are Deficient in Key Gut Microbes Essential for Their Health Babies lacking in key gut bacteria are at greater risk of developing asthma, allergies or eczema By Rachel Nuwer edited by Andrea Gawrylewski Dirty diapers are more than a messy reality of infant care—baby poop can be an indicator of an infant’s…
Safe, Cheap and Non-Invasive: Ultrasound Could Treat Cancer, Psychiatric Disorders and More
Safe, Cheap and Non-Invasive: Ultrasound Could Treat Cancer, Psychiatric Disorders and More A bioengineer highlights the potential of low-intensity ultrasound for multiple uses, from enhanced drug delivery to the brain to combating cancer By Rachel Nuwer edited by Gary Stix One of the best examples is low-intensity focused ultrasound, or LIFU, which delivers sound at…
Grenfell firefighters exposed to toxic smoke developed health disorders, study finds
Exclusive: Data from 524 firefighters who risked their lives showed 136 reported life-changing conditions More than a quarter of firefighters exposed to toxic smoke during the Grenfell Tower fire have had long-term health disorders, a study shows. Prof Anna Stec, a world-leading expert in toxicity who co-authored the report, found that most of the firefighters…