Enterotoxin – a type of toxin
Enterotoxins are a type of toxin produced by specific bacteria that predominantly harm the intestines. These toxins cause symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea, which are…
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Wildfires Connected to a Surge in Mental Health-related Emergency Department Visits
According to an Emory University study published in Nature Mental Health, wildfires cause an increase in anxiety-related emergency department visits in the western United States,…
A Blood Pressure Medication could Help Avoid Post-traumatic Headaches
Post-traumatic headaches are a common complication of traumatic brain injury (TBI), affecting up to 60% of those who sustain such injuries. A study performed by…
Cycloalkene – in organic chemistry
Cycloalkenes are a type of cycloalkane, which are cyclic hydrocarbons with at least one carbon-carbon double bond (C=C) in their ring structure. The presence of…
Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)
A Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) is a gas chromatography detector that detects and analyzes various components of a gas sample. It is also known as…
Hydrogen Analyzer
A hydrogen analyzer is a device that detects the concentration of hydrogen gas in a given sample. It is a gadget that measures hydrogen concentrations…
Climate Change could cause Bowhead Whales to Collide with Shipping Traffic
The annual migration of bowhead whales between the Bering and Beaufort Seas is a conservation success story, with current numbers approaching – if not exceeding—pre-commercial…
Women may get a more Severe Cluster Headache
While cluster headaches are more common in men than in women, a recent study reveals that the illness may be more severe in women. The…
Wetlands, Parks, and Botanical Gardens are among the finest ways to Cool Cities during Heatwaves
Botanical gardens are not just beautiful – they can cool the city air by 5°C during heatwaves, according to the most comprehensive review of its…
Are Cluster Headache Sufferers more Prone to have other Medical Conditions?
Cluster headache sufferers may be more than three times more likely to have other medical conditions such as heart disease, mental disorders, and other neurologic…
Auditory Illusions
Auditory illusions are perceptual phenomena in which sounds are perceived differently than they are due to features of the auditory system. These are erroneous perceptions…
Increases in Rainfall are hidden by Air Pollution
In a new study, researchers examined how human-caused greenhouse gas and aerosol emissions affect rainfall in the United States. Greenhouse gas emissions enhance rainfall, whereas…
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