Combined birth control pill linked with increased risk of blood clots in obese women
Obese women who use oral contraceptives containing oestrogen and progestin have a 24-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with non-obese women not using the drugs, according…
Recommended blood sugar levels to avoid diabetes-related damage
The levels of long-term blood sugar, HbA1c, can be used to accurately determine the risk of a person with type 1 diabetes developing eye- and kidney complications. A…
Nanoplastics can move up the food chain from plants to insects and from insects to fish
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that lettuce can take up nanoplastics from the soil and transfer them into the food chain.
Just How Effective Is Mandatory Breath Testing at Stopping Drunk Driving?
The introduction of mandatory breath testing of commercial truck drivers in Japan has not had a significant effect on the number of alcohol-related crashes involving these drivers
Air pollution may spur irregular heart rhythms in healthy teens
A first-of-its-kind study examining the impact of air pollution on healthy teenagers found that air pollution may trigger an irregular heart rhythm within two hours after exposure. Reducing…