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The toxic risks of vinyl chloride have been debated for years, but a recent train derailment in the US brought this debate into the public eye, say Jessie R Badley, Caleb Ryce and Pamela J Lein.

Long COVID can be debilitating, and thus, further research and support for those living with the condition are urgently needed. Yanto Evans and Michael Natt from Long Covid Support discuss the unmet medical needs and strategies to improve understanding and care for Long COVID patients.

OTC drugs are not harmless. Understanding the effects and dangers of OCT abuse and misuse is key to public safety, here UC Davis explains

We usher in the Spring with our enticing April 2024 digital edition, crammed with insights from political representatives, thought leaders, industry associations and subject experts.

We spoke with Parkinson’s UK, an organisation dedicated to funding important research and supporting those affected by Parkinson’s, about the prevalence, impact, and management of the condition.

There has been a rise in stigma for mental illnesses over the past few decades, particularly for psychotic symptoms. However, artistic representation may be the key to eliminating psychosis stigma.

The Impact Evaluation Standard (IES) will now provide HMRC with the ability to ensure suppliers' social value commitments are evaluated correctly when evaluating bids and ensure suppliers are upholding the social value commitments which were evaluated when the contract was awarded.

Do you ever find yourself wanting snacks after a full meal? According to UCLA psychologists, this might not  indicate an overactive appetite but overactive food-seeking neurons in the brain.

Who will staff the psychedelic resurgence? Erika Dyck, Professor and Canada Research Chair in History of Health & Social Justice from the University of Saskatchewan, provides an intriguing answer to this question.

Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), UNSW Sydney, and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore have found a link between air pollution and Alzheimer's disease.

Heather D. Hadjistavropoulos, Hugh C. McCall, and Jill A. B. Price, walk us through internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy tailored to public safety personnel.

Doctors call for immediate action to prioritise the environment due to its crucial role in improving public health and helping the strain on the National Health Service (NHS).

Megan Ulmer Carnes, PhD, is a Research Statistician and Genomics Research Scientist who leads multisite data coordinating centers and supports investigator-initiated research projects Her technical expertise includes genetic epidemiology and multi-omic data analysis including genome-wide association studies, epigenomics, transcriptomics, and microbiome studies with a focus on complex human disease phenotypes...

Open Access Government examines how literacy and math in the US can be improved under the Biden-Harris Administration.

Research at the University College London (UCL) has revealed promising findings regarding the efficiency of mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in helping menopause-related mood symptoms, memory issues and concentration problems.

Mélanie Dufour-Poirier is an associate professor specializing in labour relations and unionism at the School of Industrial Relations of the Université de Montréal (Canada) She is also a core researcher at the Interuniversity Research Centre on Globalization and Work (CRIMT) and an associate fellow at the Michael D. Penner Institute...

Tracey Loftis, Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Engagement at Versus Arthritis, tells us about the prevalence and mental and physical impact of osteoarthritis and the measures needed to improve the provision of care.

Can cold water swimming offer relief for menopausal women's physical and mental symptoms?

A recent international study by the University of Michigan has discovered that fruits and vegetables grown in urban farms and gardens carry a carbon footprint six times more than conventional produce  Urban agriculture  While urban agriculture is gaining popularity worldwide for its social and nutritional benefits, the study highlights its environmental...

Gregory S Anderson, from Thompson Rivers University and Helen Dragatsi, from Government of Canada speak to us about removing barriers to treatment for Canadian workers at risk.