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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 growth

Intermittent fasting may inhibit hair regrowth due to stress responses affecting hair follicle stem cells.
#air-pollution

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire 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 quality

Home fragrance products may enhance scent but can degrade indoor air quality and health.

Smoke-Filled Skies Leave Midwest Fearing Another Season of Polluted Air

Wildfire smoke from Canada impacting U.S., experts foresee active but less extreme season, need for increased awareness and adaptation.

Lower air pollution may help preserve older people's independence study

Reducing air pollution can help elderly live independently longer.

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire 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 quality

Home fragrance products may enhance scent but can degrade indoor air quality and health.

Smoke-Filled Skies Leave Midwest Fearing Another Season of Polluted Air

Wildfire smoke from Canada impacting U.S., experts foresee active but less extreme season, need for increased awareness and adaptation.

Lower air pollution may help preserve older people's independence study

Reducing air pollution can help elderly live independently longer.
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#public-health

Scientists say this vape flavour can damage your lung's immune cells

Berry-flavoured e-cigarettes may cause severe lung damage compared to other flavours, leading to respiratory distress.

Lead from Old Paint and Pipes Is Still a Deadly Hazard in Millions of US Homes

Lead 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.

Scientists say this vape flavour can damage your lung's immune cells

Berry-flavoured e-cigarettes may cause severe lung damage compared to other flavours, leading to respiratory distress.

Lead from Old Paint and Pipes Is Still a Deadly Hazard in Millions of US Homes

Lead 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.
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#daylight-saving-time

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 effects

Daylight saving time ending provides an extra hour of sleep but leads to significant adjustments in body clocks and potential health risks.

Daylight Saving Time Ends Next Weekend. How to Prepare For the Potential Health Effects

Daylight saving time ends on November 3, leading to darker afternoons and potential health impacts on sleep and mood.

When The Clocks Go Back For Daylight Savings, Night Owls Lose Out

Night owls struggle with the end of daylight saving time due to disrupted sleep patterns and misaligned biological rhythms.

Daylight Saving Time Is Making Workers Less Productive | Entrepreneur

Many Americans experience 'daylight saving scaries' when preparing for the clock change, which can persist for weeks.

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health, and how to prepare

Daylight saving time can disrupt sleep and harm health, leading to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Adjusting to daylight saving time may require getting more sunshine to reset the circadian rhythm for better sleep quality.

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 effects

Daylight saving time ending provides an extra hour of sleep but leads to significant adjustments in body clocks and potential health risks.

Daylight Saving Time Ends Next Weekend. How to Prepare For the Potential Health Effects

Daylight saving time ends on November 3, leading to darker afternoons and potential health impacts on sleep and mood.

When The Clocks Go Back For Daylight Savings, Night Owls Lose Out

Night owls struggle with the end of daylight saving time due to disrupted sleep patterns and misaligned biological rhythms.

Daylight Saving Time Is Making Workers Less Productive | Entrepreneur

Many Americans experience 'daylight saving scaries' when preparing for the clock change, which can persist for weeks.

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health, and how to prepare

Daylight saving time can disrupt sleep and harm health, leading to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Adjusting to daylight saving time may require getting more sunshine to reset the circadian rhythm for better sleep quality.
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#alcohol-consumption

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 drunk

Oriental wasps uniquely tolerate high alcohol consumption without adverse health effects, unlike other animals that experience intoxication and illness.

EU may cut red wine from the recommended 'healthy' Mediterranean diet

Scientists are considering dropping red wine from the Mediterranean diet
Some studies suggest that there is no 'safe amount' of alcohol and that total abstention is best

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 drunk

Oriental wasps uniquely tolerate high alcohol consumption without adverse health effects, unlike other animals that experience intoxication and illness.

EU may cut red wine from the recommended 'healthy' Mediterranean diet

Scientists are considering dropping red wine from the Mediterranean diet
Some studies suggest that there is no 'safe amount' of alcohol and that total abstention is best
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#smoking

Shocking images reveal what smoking does to your BONES

Smoking leaves lasting chemical traces in bones, impacting health even centuries after death.

Are Edibles Safer Than Smoking?

Edibles are becoming increasingly popular as a way to consume cannabis, with cannabis brands promoting them as a healthier alternative to smoking.
There is little research comparing the health effects of edibles and smoking, and the answer to whether edibles are safer is complicated.

Shocking images reveal what smoking does to your BONES

Smoking leaves lasting chemical traces in bones, impacting health even centuries after death.

Are Edibles Safer Than Smoking?

Edibles are becoming increasingly popular as a way to consume cannabis, with cannabis brands promoting them as a healthier alternative to smoking.
There is little research comparing the health effects of edibles and smoking, and the answer to whether edibles are safer is complicated.
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#air-quality

How Wildfire Smoke Threatens Health

Smoke 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 School

A 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 Health

Smoke 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 School

A 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.
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Meta-study : No evidence that cellphones cause brain cancer

No 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 world

New 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 UK

The sulphur dioxide cloud from the Icelandic volcano poses minimal threat to the UK’s air quality.

Olympic Surfing Comes to a Poisoned' Paradise

The 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 | KQED

The study detected measurable concentrations of toxic metals in tampons, emphasizing the need for further research and regulation on product safety.
#research-findings

Whoever Figures Out How to Remove Microplastics From the Human Body Is Going to Make a Fortune

Microplastics are increasingly found in human bodies and could have harmful effects, prompting the need for effective removal methods.

Vaping may increase the risk of heart failure, study suggests

Vaping may significantly increase heart failure risk.
Research indicates vaping linked to heart health impacts.

Cakes and drinks sweetener neotame can damage gut wall, scientists find

Consuming the sweetener neotame can lead to serious health issues and damage the gut, impacting gut bacteria negatively.

Whoever Figures Out How to Remove Microplastics From the Human Body Is Going to Make a Fortune

Microplastics are increasingly found in human bodies and could have harmful effects, prompting the need for effective removal methods.

Vaping may increase the risk of heart failure, study suggests

Vaping may significantly increase heart failure risk.
Research indicates vaping linked to heart health impacts.

Cakes and drinks sweetener neotame can damage gut wall, scientists find

Consuming the sweetener neotame can lead to serious health issues and damage the gut, impacting gut bacteria negatively.
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Are Fish Oil Supplements Too Good To Be True? Here's What a New Study Found

Regular 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 issues

Up 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 reveals

Beethoven's genome analysis revealed toxic levels of lead, arsenic, and mercury, impacting his health but not causing death.

A New Era in Weed Research

Rescheduling 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 research

Working 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 Find

Organ transplants can lead to unexpected personality and preference changes.

Audio long read: Why loneliness is bad for your health

Researchers are exploring how neurons can help explain the negative impact loneliness has on health.

How an Earthquake Can Throw the Body and Brain Off-Balance

Earthquakes 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.
#pfas

New study reveals diet link to PFAS forever chemicals' in human body

Processed meat and butter can increase PFAS levels in blood.
More testing needed on foods for PFAS levels.

Forever chemicals': French MPs approve PFAS product ban

French MPs approved bill restricting PFAS products, excluding cookware.
The bill aims to ban cosmetics, wax products, and textiles containing PFAS by 2030.

New study reveals diet link to PFAS forever chemicals' in human body

Processed meat and butter can increase PFAS levels in blood.
More testing needed on foods for PFAS levels.

Forever chemicals': French MPs approve PFAS product ban

French MPs approved bill restricting PFAS products, excluding cookware.
The bill aims to ban cosmetics, wax products, and textiles containing PFAS by 2030.
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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.
#ultra-processed-foods

The One Key Fact You Should Remember About Ultra-Processed Foods

Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 harmful health effects
Diets 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 Foods

Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 harmful health effects
Diets 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.
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French police arrest activists after break-in at 'forever chemicals' plant

Activists 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 sick

Stress 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 unhealthy are processed foods? DW 02/20/2024

Processed foods can contain more calories than unprocessed foods
The extent of processing determines the impact on health due to more calories and nutrient loss

Just 15 minutes of exercise can undo damage of working at desk all day, study finds

Just 15 to 30 minutes of exercise can improve mortality for those in sedentary jobs
Working in an occupation that involves prolonged sitting increases the risk of dying overall and from cardiovascular disease

Is It Dangerous to Keep Getting COVID-19?

Repeat COVID-19 infections may have cumulative, lasting effects
Higher risk of Long COVID with repeat infections

A Salt-Heavy Diet Is Now Linked To A Higher Risk Of This Common Disease

Eating too much salt is linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
Compared to those who 'never' or 'rarely' added salt to their meals, those who 'sometimes' had a 13% higher risk, while those who 'always' had a 39% higher risk.
#health effects

This Type Of Disaster Could Be The Most Dangerous Of All - And It's A Mystery

Studying the effects of multiple chemical exposures on human health has been largely ignored and underfunded in the field of public health.
Current risk assessments only consider the effects of individual chemicals, despite the fact that people are often exposed to mixtures of chemicals in the real world.
There is a lack of data on the health effects of chemical mixtures, leading to inaccurate risk assessments and potentially harmful public health statements.

Here's What Happens To Your Body If You Drink Soda Every Day

Nearly half of adults in the U.S. drink soda every day.
Drinking soda every day can have short-term effects on energy levels and dental health.

This Type Of Disaster Could Be The Most Dangerous Of All - And It's A Mystery

Studying the effects of multiple chemical exposures on human health has been largely ignored and underfunded in the field of public health.
Current risk assessments only consider the effects of individual chemicals, despite the fact that people are often exposed to mixtures of chemicals in the real world.
There is a lack of data on the health effects of chemical mixtures, leading to inaccurate risk assessments and potentially harmful public health statements.

Here's What Happens To Your Body If You Drink Soda Every Day

Nearly half of adults in the U.S. drink soda every day.
Drinking soda every day can have short-term effects on energy levels and dental health.
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How dangerous is laughing gas? DW 06/04/2024

Nitrous 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 concerns

The 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.

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.

Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For New York City Metro

Summer 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 Quality

Improving 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' bodies

Space medicine must develop databases, tools, and protocols similar to those on Earth to better understand health effects of space travel.

Best Natural Sugar Alternatives

There are various types of sugar with different effects on the body, such as Xylitol being a healthier sugar alternative.
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