Researchers are Finding Out Why Autism Can Bring Extra Abilities
We have been looking at autism all wrong, says Anna Remington. Our understanding of the condition has been skewed by an overly medical focus that classes any differences as impairments, she says, when in fact they could just represent diversity. Remington is head of the Centre for Research in Autism and Education at University College London, which tries to involve … Continue reading
Parasitic ‘Kissing Bug’ Disease ‘Chagas’ is Spreading Across the US
A parasitic illness that can cause strokes and heart failure is spreading across the US, doctors have warned. Chagas disease is transmitted by an insect known as the ‘kissing bug’ because it tends to bite people’s faces, near their mouths. Many never shown signs that they’ve been infected with the disease, which is why it has earned the nickname of … Continue reading
Very Rare Flesh-Eating STD Case Reported in UK
The first case of a rare sexually transmitted disease that causes flesh-eating ulcers to appear near one’s genitals has been diagnosed in the UK. According to the Lancashire Post, the unidentified woman, who lives in Southport, England, was diagnosed with donovanosis within the past year. She is reportedly between the ages of 15 and 25. The STD is typically only … Continue reading
Largest Cell Tower Radiation Study Confirms Link To Cancer
As the rollout of the nationwide 5G cell network moves forward, many concerned scientists and public health experts are raising the alarm about the potential harms of bathing the environment in high frequency electromagnetic energy. This new technology would add another layer of electromagnetic radiation to an already dangerously inundated environment. Cell phone manufacturers downplay the potential risks as well as studies … Continue reading
Monsanto’s Toxic Glyphosate For Breakfast; Found in 43 out of 45 Popular Cereals
A hearty bowl of oatmeal is a healthy way to start your day, but according to a new study, that bowl of oatmeal can contain dangerous levels of glyphosate, a weed-killing chemical linked to cancer. The study, carried out by the non-profit Environmental Working Group, found that 43 out of 45 popular breakfast cereals tested in three locations in the … Continue reading
Next-Generation Wireless Networks Cleared by FCC Despite Health Concerns
The wireless communications industry is rushing to blanket the nation with next-generation networks whose health effects are unknown. Despite studies linking radiation from existing networks to cancer in lab animals, the Federal Communications Commission and state legislators are bowing to industry lobbyists and clearing the way for the new networks. The FCC recently voted to exclude base stations for new … Continue reading
Making America ‘Stupid’: Agricultural Chemicals Found to Lower Children’s IQ
If you’re expecting a baby or considering starting a family soon, you’ve probably been reading up on how to give your child the best start in life. You probably wouldn’t dream of lighting up a cigarette or getting drunk while you’re pregnant, but you could very well be doing something that can be quite harmful to your unborn child if you’re … Continue reading
Material that Could Regenerate Dental Enamel and Bone, Developed by Scientist
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new way to grow mineralised materials which could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel and bone. Enamel, located on the outer part of our teeth, is the hardest tissue in the body and enables our teeth to function for a large part of our lifetime despite biting forces, exposure … Continue reading
Radioactive Dust Discovered in Homes of Major US Nuclear Facility Workers
Radioactive microparticles were detected in the homes of six workers in central Washington state’s Tri-City area who are associated with the Hanford nuclear site, a major Cold War-era plutonium manufacturing facility, scientists have reported. A study published this month in the Journal of Environmental Engineering Science reported that small but still dangerous amounts of radioactive elements were found in dust … Continue reading
New Pill Kills Flu Virus in 24 Hours
This year’s flu season is said to the most widespread on record, causing more than 17,000 hospitalizations since October 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Now, a Japanese drugmaker claims to have developed a pill capable of killing of the virus in just one day. Japanese and American flu patients who took part in the recent trial … Continue reading
