Trump Administration Unfreezes Funding for Some EPA ProgramsFunding for electric school buses is being unblocked to reduce pollution and improve children's health.
Smoke-Filled Skies Leave Midwest Fearing Another Season of Polluted AirWildfire smoke from Canada impacting U.S., experts foresee active but less extreme season, need for increased awareness and adaptation.
Opinion | The Los Angeles Fires Are Out, But the Toxic Air RemainsPresident Trump's visit to California highlighted ongoing issues of wildfire smoke and air quality amidst climate disaster.
Trump Administration Unfreezes Funding for Some EPA ProgramsFunding for electric school buses is being unblocked to reduce pollution and improve children's health.
Smoke-Filled Skies Leave Midwest Fearing Another Season of Polluted AirWildfire smoke from Canada impacting U.S., experts foresee active but less extreme season, need for increased awareness and adaptation.
Opinion | The Los Angeles Fires Are Out, But the Toxic Air RemainsPresident Trump's visit to California highlighted ongoing issues of wildfire smoke and air quality amidst climate disaster.
The Secret Cost of Alcohol: Charm, Self-Image, Sex AppealAlcohol lowers inhibitions without providing lasting confidence or attraction; true self-worth comes from within.Reforming beliefs about alcohol helps reduce cravings and redefine authentic confidence.
Is Weight Loss Medication a Catalyst for Divorce?Weight loss can radically transform romantic relationships, influenced significantly by social comparisons and behavioral changes within relationships.
Your Body Is Awash In Microplastics - Should You Be Worried?Plastic particles are widespread and potentially harmful, especially nanoplastics which can impact development in animals like chickens.
Whoever Figures Out How to Remove Microplastics From the Human Body Is Going to Make a FortuneMicroplastics are increasingly found in human bodies and could have harmful effects, prompting the need for effective removal methods.
Tell us: what have you never understood about PFAS?PFAS, or forever chemicals, significantly impact health and environment, and public discourse is essential for understanding and addressing their effects.
Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke is a growing risk that isn't well understoodWildfire smoke exposure is increasingly harmful, containing toxic chemicals that can cause short-term and long-term health issues.
Your Body Is Awash In Microplastics - Should You Be Worried?Plastic particles are widespread and potentially harmful, especially nanoplastics which can impact development in animals like chickens.
Whoever Figures Out How to Remove Microplastics From the Human Body Is Going to Make a FortuneMicroplastics are increasingly found in human bodies and could have harmful effects, prompting the need for effective removal methods.
Tell us: what have you never understood about PFAS?PFAS, or forever chemicals, significantly impact health and environment, and public discourse is essential for understanding and addressing their effects.
Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke is a growing risk that isn't well understoodWildfire smoke exposure is increasingly harmful, containing toxic chemicals that can cause short-term and long-term health issues.
Can the Human Body Endure a Voyage to Mars?Prolonged space travel has significant negative effects on astronauts' bodies upon return to Earth.
Study finds microplastics in US brains: Are they dangerous? DW 02/06/2025Micro- and nanoplastics have significantly increased in human brain and liver tissues from 2016 to 2024, indicating serious environmental concerns.
Bizarre condition felt by man who's lived on cruise ships for 25 yearsLong-term cruisers may lose their 'land legs,' experiencing disorientation on solid ground due to extended time at sea.
Daylight-saving time is literally killing us. It's time to end this switch.Daylight-saving time has significant negative health effects, including increased heart attacks and accidents, raising concerns despite its popularity.
Daylight saving time ends this weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effectsDaylight saving time ending provides an extra hour of sleep but leads to significant adjustments in body clocks and potential health risks.
A Word in Support of Daylight SavingsDaylight Saving Time faces criticism for its negative health impacts and confusion over its practicality.
Daylight Saving Time Ends Next Weekend. How to Prepare For the Potential Health EffectsDaylight saving time ends on November 3, leading to darker afternoons and potential health impacts on sleep and mood.
Does daylight saving time affect dogs? It depends if they have to work.Daylight Saving Time impacts working dogs' routines but not companion dogs, emphasizing differing responses based on their roles.
When The Clocks Go Back For Daylight Savings, Night Owls Lose OutNight owls struggle with the end of daylight saving time due to disrupted sleep patterns and misaligned biological rhythms.
Daylight-saving time is literally killing us. It's time to end this switch.Daylight-saving time has significant negative health effects, including increased heart attacks and accidents, raising concerns despite its popularity.
Daylight saving time ends this weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effectsDaylight saving time ending provides an extra hour of sleep but leads to significant adjustments in body clocks and potential health risks.
A Word in Support of Daylight SavingsDaylight Saving Time faces criticism for its negative health impacts and confusion over its practicality.
Daylight Saving Time Ends Next Weekend. How to Prepare For the Potential Health EffectsDaylight saving time ends on November 3, leading to darker afternoons and potential health impacts on sleep and mood.
Does daylight saving time affect dogs? It depends if they have to work.Daylight Saving Time impacts working dogs' routines but not companion dogs, emphasizing differing responses based on their roles.
When The Clocks Go Back For Daylight Savings, Night Owls Lose OutNight owls struggle with the end of daylight saving time due to disrupted sleep patterns and misaligned biological rhythms.
A New Study Explored the Pros and Cons of Drugs Like OzempicGLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy show promise in treating various health conditions beyond diabetes, but also carry risks for some chronic issues.
Lead Poisoning May Have Made Ancient Romans a Bit Less IntelligentThe Roman Empire's silver mining operations significantly contributed to widespread lead pollution, impacting health and intelligence during the Pax Romana.
I'm a woman in my 40s. Why do I feel terrible every time I have a drink?Many middle-aged women find alcohol increasingly intolerable due to hormonal changes that affect metabolism.
Fasting can reduce weight - but also hair growthIntermittent fasting may inhibit hair regrowth due to stress responses affecting hair follicle stem cells.
Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study saysWildfire smoke may pose a greater risk to brain health compared to other types of air pollution, potentially increasing the likelihood of dementia.
Scented candles and holiday fragrances may actually harm your home's air qualityHome fragrance products may enhance scent but can degrade indoor air quality and health.
Lower air pollution may help preserve older people's independence studyReducing air pollution can help elderly live independently longer.
Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study saysWildfire smoke may pose a greater risk to brain health compared to other types of air pollution, potentially increasing the likelihood of dementia.
Scented candles and holiday fragrances may actually harm your home's air qualityHome fragrance products may enhance scent but can degrade indoor air quality and health.
Lower air pollution may help preserve older people's independence studyReducing air pollution can help elderly live independently longer.
Scientists say this vape flavour can damage your lung's immune cellsBerry-flavoured e-cigarettes may cause severe lung damage compared to other flavours, leading to respiratory distress.
Vaping may increase the risk of heart failure, study suggestsVaping may significantly increase heart failure risk.Research indicates vaping linked to heart health impacts.
Scientists say this vape flavour can damage your lung's immune cellsBerry-flavoured e-cigarettes may cause severe lung damage compared to other flavours, leading to respiratory distress.
Vaping may increase the risk of heart failure, study suggestsVaping may significantly increase heart failure risk.Research indicates vaping linked to heart health impacts.
How Do You Find Balance When Consuming Alcohol Is Your Job?Professional wine tasting can significantly impact one's health due to excessive consumption, prompting wine critics to reassess their careers.
These hornets break down alcohol so fast that they can't get drunkOriental wasps uniquely tolerate high alcohol consumption without adverse health effects, unlike other animals that experience intoxication and illness.
How Do You Find Balance When Consuming Alcohol Is Your Job?Professional wine tasting can significantly impact one's health due to excessive consumption, prompting wine critics to reassess their careers.
These hornets break down alcohol so fast that they can't get drunkOriental wasps uniquely tolerate high alcohol consumption without adverse health effects, unlike other animals that experience intoxication and illness.
Shocking images reveal what smoking does to your BONESSmoking leaves lasting chemical traces in bones, impacting health even centuries after death.
How Wildfire Smoke Threatens HealthSmoke particles can bypass respiratory defenses, causing health problems.Health effects from smoke include cellular damage and serious conditions like heart disease and dementia.Determining exposure and risk levels for smoke is complex.
Officials Announce Early 2025 Installation of System to Manage Toxic Chemicals at Gowanus SchoolA ventilation system for P.S. 372 has passed initial testing, but is not operational until after Christmas, raising health concerns due to air quality.
Is It Safe to Exercise When the Air Is Smoky?When the air quality is affected by wildfire smoke, individuals, especially those sensitive or with preexisting conditions, should consider avoiding outdoor exercises to protect their health.
How Wildfire Smoke Threatens HealthSmoke particles can bypass respiratory defenses, causing health problems.Health effects from smoke include cellular damage and serious conditions like heart disease and dementia.Determining exposure and risk levels for smoke is complex.
Officials Announce Early 2025 Installation of System to Manage Toxic Chemicals at Gowanus SchoolA ventilation system for P.S. 372 has passed initial testing, but is not operational until after Christmas, raising health concerns due to air quality.
Is It Safe to Exercise When the Air Is Smoky?When the air quality is affected by wildfire smoke, individuals, especially those sensitive or with preexisting conditions, should consider avoiding outdoor exercises to protect their health.
Meta-study : No evidence that cellphones cause brain cancerNo evidence found linking cell phone use to brain cancer or adverse health effects after 28 years of research.
Apparently, NYC is only the second noisiest city in the worldNew York City is the second noisiest city in the world according to a new survey.
Met Office issues update on 'toxic gas cloud' circulating over parts of the UKThe sulphur dioxide cloud from the Icelandic volcano poses minimal threat to the UK’s air quality.
Olympic Surfing Comes to a Poisoned' ParadiseThe town Teahupo'o in French Polynesia, known for its surfing competition, hides a dark past of high radiation levels from a nuclear weapon test by France in 1974.
UC Berkeley Study Finds Toxic Metals in Popular Tampon Brands. Here's What Experts Advise | KQEDThe study detected measurable concentrations of toxic metals in tampons, emphasizing the need for further research and regulation on product safety.
Are Fish Oil Supplements Too Good To Be True? Here's What a New Study FoundRegular fish oil supplement use may increase the risk of first-time heart disease in individuals with good heart health.
Majority of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issuesUp to 74% of participants from a University of Hawaii study on Maui's wildfires may have respiratory issues; research aims for long-term impact assessment.
Beethoven likely didn't die from lead poisoning, new DNA analysis revealsBeethoven's genome analysis revealed toxic levels of lead, arsenic, and mercury, impacting his health but not causing death.
A New Era in Weed ResearchRescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III could facilitate better understanding of its health effects.
Hunchbacked model shows what remote workers will look like by 2100, according to researchWorking from home without a dedicated workspace can lead to negative physical effects in the long term.
Organ Transplants Can Change Personality and Even Sexual Orientation, Scientists FindOrgan transplants can lead to unexpected personality and preference changes.
Audio long read: Why loneliness is bad for your healthResearchers are exploring how neurons can help explain the negative impact loneliness has on health.
Cakes and drinks sweetener neotame can damage gut wall, scientists findConsuming the sweetener neotame can lead to serious health issues and damage the gut, impacting gut bacteria negatively.
How an Earthquake Can Throw the Body and Brain Off-BalanceEarthquakes can lead to health issues like anxiety and dizziness, known as earthquake sickness.Post-earthquake symptoms like phantom earthquakes and dizziness can persist for months after the tremors.
Forever chemicals': French MPs approve PFAS product banFrench MPs approved bill restricting PFAS products, excluding cookware.The bill aims to ban cosmetics, wax products, and textiles containing PFAS by 2030.
London family wins 20,000 after council blamed mould problem on 'lifestyle'Failure to address damp and mould issues appropriately by Lewisham Council for years.Housing Ombudsman ordered council to pay out over 40,000 to affected residents due to severe failings in addressing damp and mould issues.
The One Key Fact You Should Remember About Ultra-Processed FoodsUltra-processed foods linked to 32 harmful health effectsDiets high in ultra-processed foods are associated with poor health outcomes
Is it time to label ultra-processed foods?Half of UK adults don't look at food labels when shopping.Ultra-processed foods can be identified by unfamiliar ingredients on the label.
The One Key Fact You Should Remember About Ultra-Processed FoodsUltra-processed foods linked to 32 harmful health effectsDiets high in ultra-processed foods are associated with poor health outcomes
Is it time to label ultra-processed foods?Half of UK adults don't look at food labels when shopping.Ultra-processed foods can be identified by unfamiliar ingredients on the label.
Lead from Old Paint and Pipes Is Still a Deadly Hazard in Millions of US HomesLead is a potent neurotoxin causing severe health effects like neurological damage and organ failure.Over 1 million deaths per year are due to lead poisoning, with the highest exposures in developing nations.
French police arrest activists after break-in at 'forever chemicals' plantActivists protested at Arkema site against PFAS chemicals production.PFAS compounds, known as forever chemicals, have long lifespans and serious health effects.
How to know if stress is the reason you're sickStress is the body's response to pressure, resulting in physical symptoms like headaches and gastrointestinal issues.Control over a situation can help reduce stress symptoms, as prolonged stress can have serious health effects.
How dangerous is laughing gas? DW 06/04/2024Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is widely available and often underestimated for its potential harm, leading to government regulations and bans to prevent misuse among teenagers.
FDA to ban additive used in sodas due to health concernsThe FDA has removed the only authorized use of BVO in the food supply due to safety concerns and adverse health effects.Many beverage makers have already reformulated their products to replace BVO with alternative ingredients, with few beverages in the U.S. still containing BVO.
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For New York City MetroSummer heat leads to ground-level ozone formation in NYC, Long Island & Lower Hudson Valley regions, prompting a health advisory by DEC.
4 Ways to Improve Your Home's Water QualityImproving water quality at home is crucial for various uses, including drinking, cooking, and bathing.
Largest compendium of space medicine sheds light on what happens to astronauts' bodiesSpace medicine must develop databases, tools, and protocols similar to those on Earth to better understand health effects of space travel.
Best Natural Sugar AlternativesThere are various types of sugar with different effects on the body, such as Xylitol being a healthier sugar alternative.