Wellness Bio Radar
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called „forever chemicals,” are increasingly found in our environment. These man-made chemicals pose potential health risks, including links to…
At least a dozen states in the U.S. are implementing pilot programs that provide medically tailored meals through Medicaid. This federal-state health insurance program serves around 71 million…
In a personal experiment, I decided to replace my afternoon coffee with hojicha, a traditional Japanese roasted green tea. This change occurred over the course of several weeks, aiming to explore the…
University College London scientists have co-developed a breakthrough technology that records and manipulates brain activity simultaneously. The innovation, known as Neuropixels Opto, was announced…
Four nurses in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been released from the hospital after fully recovering from Ebola. Their recovery comes amid ongoing efforts to combat the…
Congo and Uganda are battling a rare Ebola virus outbreak, with cases rising faster than the response. The outbreak began in Congo in early February, with the virus identified as the relatively rare…
Emergency room visits for tick bites have surged, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting the highest numbers in over a decade. This rise is alarming as tick bites can lead to…
My daughter's life changed forever when she was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. It required us to adapt and manage her condition. Epilepsy affects people differently and can evolve over…
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates benzene levels in gasoline. The current cap is 0.62%. This limit has been in place since the phase-out of leaded gasoline began. The history of…
The UN health chief visited the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, where a major Ebola outbreak is underway. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with authorities in the eastern region, where the…
The US is bolstering its defenses against the escalating Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. The outbreak has raised concerns among health officials. Measures are being taken to prevent the virus from…
The FDA's vaccine advisory panel voted 8-0, with one abstention, to recommend new COVID vaccines targeting the dominant XFG strain on May 28, 2026. The panel's decision was made during a meeting to…