Stroke can come out of the blue, even in people who have been healthy all their lives. Unlike some other health conditions that develop gradually, a stroke occurs suddenly when blood flow to the brain is blocked in a cerebral artery, causing the brain to essentially stop functioning almost immediately. What’s remarkable about stroke treatment is its extreme time sensitivity.
Prenatal exposure to phthalates linked to higher risk of preterm birth and low birth weight
Research in The Lancet Planetary Health links prenatal phthalate exposure to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight, underscoring the need for regulatory