Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Toxic chemicals designed to prevent household objects from catching fire can be rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream via the skin. These flame-retardant chemicals, such as polybrominated diphenyl ...

Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD Eating vitamin D-rich foods can help improve calcium absorption in the gut and its ...

A first-of-its-kind study has found that “forever chemicals” - toxic compounds found in everyday beauty and personal care items like sunscreen, waterproof mascara and lipstick - can seep through human ...

Toxic chemicals used to flame-proof plastic materials can be absorbed into the body through skin, via contact with microplastics, new research shows. The study offers the first experimental evidence ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Taking magnesium with other supplements, like vitamin D and vitamin B6, may ...