Category: Research

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New Research Links Microplastic Exposure to Vascular Dementia Pathology

A groundbreaking review suggests microplastics may be triggering vascular dementia by damaging cerebral blood vessels. Researchers have developed new classifications for the disease that could revolutionize diagnosis and treatment approaches, with significant implications for understanding dementia progression.

New Framework for Understanding Vascular Dementia

Researchers are proposing a new approach to understanding vascular dementia, one of the most common yet understudied forms of cognitive decline, according to a recent comprehensive review. Neuropathologist Elaine Bearer from the University of New Mexico has developed novel categorizations for the disease, each with distinct pathological characteristics that could transform how medical professionals diagnose and treat the condition.

by Emma Langford
ResearchSustainability

U.S. Cities’ Meat Consumption Carbon Impact Mapped in Groundbreaking Study

Researchers have created the first detailed map showing the carbon cost of meat consumption in every U.S. city. The study reveals that eating a burger in Las Vegas generates 1.5 times more emissions than consuming the same burger in Chicago due to regional production differences.

Mapping America’s Meat Carbon Footprint

Researchers have developed the first comprehensive map detailing the carbon emissions generated by meat consumption in every city across the contiguous United States. According to reports published in Nature Climate Change, this groundbreaking analysis reveals significant variations in the environmental impact of meat consumption depending on geographic location and local production methods.

by Ava Winslow