Japan is currently confronting a significant health crisis as cases of streptococcus type A infections surge, leading to an increase in toxic shock syndrome (STSS) cases. Medical professionals and researchers are sounding the alarm over the record-breaking number of 941 STSS cases reported last year, surpassing the previous annual record of 894 cases.
Scientists show for the first time that toxic substances used in laptops, baby seats, and smartphones can easily penetrate human skin and enter the bloodstream. Fire retardants in products are toxic to both adults and children. The study reveals these substances persist in the environment and can penetrate the skin, potentially disrupting child development and leading to cancer.
The leak of details about the Mazda 6 EV caused quite a stir on Chinese social media. It is there that low-resolution images of the new electric sedan appeared, which is set to debut at this year's Beijing Auto Show. Mazda EZ-6, as a highly anticipated electric vehicle, opens a new chapter in the Japanese manufacturer's electrification strategy.