Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
Author
Before pursuing writing, Rachel worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. She also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master's degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Rachel has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.
LATEST
Parenthood Linked to Lower Cognitive Decline With Age
Research suggests the challenges of parenting may strengthen brain networks and potentially guard against age-related decline.
Scented Wax Melts Produce High Number of Air Particles, Source of Air Pollution
When it comes to wax melts, flame-free doesn’t mean pollution-free.
Iron Needs Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All: Your Ethnicity Affects Your Iron Levels
New research highlights the need for genetically informed nutrition guidelines.
Chemotherapy Causes Chronic Nerve Pain in Nearly Half of Cancer Patients
The study spans 28 countries and 11,000 patients.
Sunburn’s Real Culprit: It’s Not DNA Damage
You may be surprised at what’s really triggering immediate sunburn reactions like inflammation and cell death.
Tea Bags Shed Microplastics, Gut Cells Absorb Them: Study
Researchers have found that common tea bag materials such as nylon, polypropylene, and cellulose shed particles at different rates.
Sleep Apnea Linked to Structural Brain Changes: Study
Recent research finds that when left untreated, the condition can lead to changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Prenatal NSAID Exposure Linked to Slight Increase in Childhood Kidney Disease Risk
Research tracking over 1 million children suggests timing and type of pain reliever exposure during pregnancy may influence a child’s long-term kidney health.
Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of New Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases
Developing nations bear the brunt of the sugary-drink health crisis, according to new research.
Ultra-Processed Foods Hinder Body’s Healing Process, Drive Colorectal Cancer Growth
New research shows how high omega-6 content may contribute to chronic inflammation and colorectal cancer growth through complex cellular mechanisms.
