January 28, 2024

Wear and Tear May Cause Firefighter Gear to Release More ‘Forever Chemicals’

Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing? Last year, a study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) showed that the textiles used in protective clothing worn by firefighters often contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, a class of chemicals […]
January 17, 2024

Study on Extremely Preterm Infants Provides Important Healthcare Knowledge

Infants born extremely prematurely need to get enrichment as an addition to breast milk. But does it make any difference whether the enrichment is made from breast milk or cow’s milk when it comes to the risk of severe complications in children? This has been investigated by a large clinical […]