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Discovering New PFAS in Soil: What We Found and Why it Matters

January 14, 2025

Soils near an industrial park in Shandong Province, China, were found to contain 81 different perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This was done using a new approach that helps scientists find unknown compounds without needing to know their structure beforehand. Among these PFAS, 12

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Creating New Chemicals: A Simple Way with Diazo Esters and Lactams

January 14, 2025

Imagine you're in a chemistry lab, and you want to make something new and useful. Scientists have found a clever way to do just that! They've discovered a method to mix certain chemicals called donor-acceptor α-diazo esters and N, N-dimethylformamide/γ-lactams. These combinations react nicely to cre

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Betamethasone and Delayed Cord Clamping: A Surprising Effect on Blood Flow

January 13, 2025

Did you know that betamethasone, a medication commonly used to speed up lung and heart development in preterm babies, could actually change how blood flows in their bodies during and after birth? Scientists studied this in baby lambs, which are often used to understand human infants better. They fou

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Boost Your Eye Health: Top Supplements and Foods

January 10, 2025

You probably know that eating healthy foods is great for your body. Did you know that certain vitamins and supplements can also boost your eye health? Let's take a look at some key nutrients and how you can get them. Vitamin A is like a superhero for your eyes. It helps you see all sorts of colors

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Costco Cold Medicine Recall: A Closer Look

January 6, 2025

Imagine finding out that the cold medicine you bought might be contaminated. That's what happened to some Costco customers who purchased Kirkland Signature's Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion. The problem? It could contain foreign materials. The recall, announced on Costco's website, affects a speci

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Metal Pollution in Moscow's Road Dust: A Closer Look

January 5, 2025

In Moscow, scientists have been investigating the tiny particles of dust that float in the air, specifically those smaller than 1 micron, called PM1. This dust is found in traffic zones, residential parking areas, and parks. They discovered that the types of metals and metal-like substances, or MMs,

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Running and Vitamin C: A New Look at Rat Brain Health

January 5, 2025

Ever wondered how exercise and vitamin supplements could team up to help with Alzheimer's disease? Scientists recently set out to answer this question by studying rats. They wanted to see if eight weeks of running (called aerobic training) along with vitamin C supplements could improve certain signs

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How Vitamin D Helps People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Study Review

January 2, 2025

You might have heard that vitamin D is good for your bones. But did you know it might also help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? IBD is a group of long-term conditions that cause inflammation in the gut. Some studies have shown that taking vitamin D supplements can help IBD patients, bu

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Vitamin D and COVID-19: A Clinical Trial's Surprising Findings

January 1, 2025

Ever wondered if popping a vitamin D pill could help fight COVID-19? A recent clinical trial decided to find out. Scientists randomly picked a bunch of people and divided them into two groups. One group got a daily dose of vitamin D, while the other got a sugar pill, also known as a placebo. The goa

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PFAS in Isfahan's Tap Water: Is It Safe to Drink?

December 30, 2024

In the bustling city of Isfahan in Iran, scientists recently checked the tap water for two common chemicals called PFOA and PFOS. These are part of a larger group called PFAS, which are often used in non-stick products. Using a method called DLLME and analyzing with LC-MS, they found that out of 45