Graphical abstract Credit: Science of The Total Environment (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180040 Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has been classified as a possible human carcinogen through inhalation since 2006. This nanomaterial was used…
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MyMenoplan.org empowers women to take charge of menopause
Credit: RDNE Stock project from Pexels Menopause remains one of the most under-discussed stages of life, even though more than 1 million women in the United States experience this natural…
Study finds stopping HRT leads to a period of higher risk of bone fracture for most women
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study has found that the bone fracture protection women get from menopausal hormone therapy (MHT, also known as HRT) disappears within a year of…
Immunity to seasonal flu protects against severe illness from bird flu in ferrets, research reveals
Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses. Credit: Public Domain The fatality rate for H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in humans has historically been high, with more…
Gambia declares mpox outbreak
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The Gambia reported an outbreak of mpox Tuesday with detection of a single case, as several nearby countries have recorded recent increases in infections. Mpox remains…
Annual UK cost of PTSD likely tops £40 billion, cost analysis reveals
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The annual UK cost of the mental health disorder PTSD is likely to top £40 billion, but the figures are based on 2020–1 prevalence rates—the most…
More than 67,000 cases of deodorant sold at Dollar Tree, Walmart, and Amazon
TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorant have been recalled due to an undisclosed manufacturing issue. The recalled deodorants, made by A.P.…
Cellular senescence may be to blame for some diseases
General mechanisms of cellular senescence. Credit: Experimental & Molecular Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s12276-025-01480-7 Cellular senescence is a process in which the cell cycle becomes permanently arrested, thereby inhibiting cell division,…
Anti-obesity medications associated with weight rebound post-treatment
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Patients prescribed drugs to help them lose weight may experience a rebound in weight gain after halting their prescription, finds a meta-analysis published in BMC Medicine.…
How social media can help abuse survivors heal
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research from The University of Texas at Arlington reveals that social media platforms can play a potentially life-saving role for young people navigating difficult circumstances…
