In the realm of reproductive health, a new study from George Mason University sheds light on a concerning link between insecticide exposure and male fertility. Delving into five decades of peer-reviewed research, the paper scrutinized the effects of organophosphates and carbamate-based pesticides on sperm concentration, uncovering a troubling trend. Pooling data from approximately 1,800 men across... 

The number of people being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has risen sharply in recent decades, and research continues to delve into the factors involved in these conditions. A new study now reveals there’s a difference in how children with autism or ADHD clear the common plastic additive bisphenol A (BPA), compared to neurotypical... 

Women’s magazine GLAMOUR UK is facing backlash after featuring a “pregnant transgender man” — a.k.a. a pregnant biological woman identifying as a man — on the cover of its latest issue celebrating “pride.” The UK’s edition of GLAMOUR Magazine, famous for covering fashion, beauty, and women’s health topics, along with featuring influential women from across various industries, decided... 

Mercury is a potent neurotoxin. Even the smallest amounts can cause cumulative adverse effects. Two of the most widespread forms of mercury exposure comes from the organic compounds methylmercury (found in fish) and ethylmercury, which makes up 50% of the vaccine preservative thimerosal. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) affirms that young children and fetuses are particularly... 

Berlin is experiencing one of the worst measles outbreaks in over a decade. A newborn baby who had not been vaccinated, died from the disease last week, the same day he was delivered to the hospital in what it is an extremely rare case. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease transmitted through droplets. More than nine out of ten unvaccinated persons fall ill after being in contact with the... 

In a now all too familiar scenario, a 5th grader has been suspended in Massachusetts after pointing an imaginary gun and saying “pow”. Ten year old Nickolas Taylor was suspended for two days by officials at Stacy Middle School in Milford, following the incident which took place in the school cafeteria. Nickolas, who has no history of bad behaviour, is said to have cut in line at the lunch queue... 

Study says an MRI scan can exactly reveal how old we are. US Researchers say there is a ‘developmental clock’ inside the brain that can reveal exact age and help understand the mechanisms underlying disorders such as ADHD and autism. “We have uncovered a ‘developmental clock’ of sorts within the brain-a biological signature of maturation that captures age differences quite...