Just finished Breath, The New Science of a Lost Art.

This book inspired me to explore orthopaedic breathing techniques.

The book includes a fascinating reading list that opens the door to a whole new world of literature on breathing.

#breath #health

"Since then, microplastics have shot into our collective health consciousness—and knowing that we can absorb them has motivated some, myself included, to cut down on plastic use." —Elyse Hauser for Slate

https://slate.com/technology/2025/05/microplastics-test-blood-brain-spoon-bryan-johnson.html

#Microplastics #Science #Health #HumanBody

I Tested My Blood for Microplastics. The Results Weren’t What I Expected.

The test kit, sold by Bryan Johnson, is $150.

Slate
Correcting Selection Bias in Health Research

Summary: Researchers from IGTP have proposed a method to correct selection biases in population-based cohorts, enhancing data reliability for public health and precision medicine. Utilizing 'raked weighting', they reduced bias by up to 70% for demographic variables, boosting GCAT's utility for precision health initiatives.

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https://biohackers.media/correcting-selection-bias-in-health-research

#health #science #biology @medical@lemmy.science.social @news@lemmy.world @health@lemmy.world

As measles explode overseas, could earlier jabs protect Australian kids?
By Paige Cockburn

Some Australian babies could face an increased risk of measles infection because of current vaccination guidelines, according to new research suggesting babies as young as four months may need to be vaccinated.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-30/children-measles-vaccination-schedule-research/105337274

#Measles #Health #PublicHealth #VaccinesandImmunity #Children #PaigeCockburn

Australian measles vaccine advice reviewed as research suggests earlier jabs

Some Australian babies could face an increased risk of measles infection because of current vaccination guidelines, according to new research suggesting babies as young as four months may need to be vaccinated.

ABC News

"By providing patients and their families with a rapid clinical diagnosis, the patient has a greater chance at survival as they can begin treatment far sooner, if available," said senior study author Professor David Thorburn of Murdoch Children's Research Institute.

#health #medicine #genetics #pediatrics #research #science

https://www.labroots.com/trending/clinical-and-molecular-dx/29094/faster-invasive-diagnose-rare-diseases-kids

Small daily changes = big health wins! 💪 These 7 habits take minutes but could add years to your life ✨

Read more: https://flip.it/cB-cTt

#lifestyle #health #wellness #workout

Why These 7 Simple Habits Could Add Years to Your Life According to Health Experts

Most people think healthy living requires major lifestyle overhauls, but research shows small daily changes make the biggest impact. From the …

thebeautraveler.com

Your brain fog, neurological issues, and cancer are thanks to Big Oil.

"The researchers found that brain & liver samples from 2024 had considerably higher MNP concentrations compared with those in 2016. Brain samples showed a 50% increase during the eight years...“The plastics we’ve thrown away from the ‘70s, ‘80s & ‘90s are now forming into these nanoplastics that are getting into our water, our agricultural system & ultimately our food...”

Link: https://www.resilience.org/stories/2025-05-29/a-new-study-finds-that-microplastics-are-increasingly-present-in-human-brains/

#Health #Pollution

Canada has seen a surge of American doctors seeking to move north in the months since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/american-doctors-look-to-relocate-to-canada-to-avoid-the-trump-administration
#KUOW #News #Health
American doctors look to relocate to Canada to avoid the Trump administration

Canada has seen a surge of American doctors seeking to move north in the months since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.