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Flame Retardant Linked to Brain Tumors in Firefighters

Firefighters are more likely to develop brain tumors known as gliomas — and now we’re learning why. According to research published in the journal Cancer by a team at the University of California, San Francisco, these brain tumors carry a unique genetic signature tied directly to chemical exposure from their jobs.1 Glioma, the most common… Read More: Flame Retardant Linked to Brain Tumors in Firefighters »

Heating Pads and Blankets Linked to ‘Toasted Skin Syndrome’

Picture this: it’s a chilly night, and you’re snuggled up with a warm blanket and a hot water bottle pressed against your skin. It feels good, but there’s a downside — that cozy habit could be harming your skin. Toasted skin syndrome, also called erythema ab igne (EAI) — Latin for “redness by fire”1 —… Read More: Heating Pads and Blankets Linked to ‘Toasted Skin Syndrome’ »

Abdominal Obesity Linked to Anxiety and Depression

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 22, 2018. Depression and anxiety are two leading mental health problems that have seen a dramatic rise in incidence in recent years. Worldwide, depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability,1,2 with rates rising 18% in the decade between 2005… Read More: Abdominal Obesity Linked to Anxiety and Depression »