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Men in Tanzania switched from an African diet to a Western one - here's what happened to their bodies

Dietary changes can cause rapid and significant health effects, especially when switching from a traditional to a Western diet.

Short-term exposure to a Western diet leads to weight gain and increased inflammatory markers, with some effects persisting after returning to traditional eating.

5 of the Grossest House Pests We've Ever Filmed | KQED

Dust contains an ecosystem primarily made of skin flakes and dust mites that can impact human health.

Even clean homes are home to over 100 species of microscopic creatures.

Dust mites produce waste that can irritate lungs and worsen asthma.

Dust mites made a jump from bird nests to human homes as society evolved.

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Three essential things to know about microplastics and how to avoid them

Microplastics are pervasive in food systems and kitchens, making complete avoidance nearly impossible.

Daily briefing: Cancer 'poisons' the immune system by giving it faulty machinery

Microplastics in mice cause brain obstructions, leading to mobility impairments, raising concerns about similar effects in humans.

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics found in everyday items pose serious health risks, as indicated by predictive imagery.

An expert in how microplastics affect our health does 6 things to avoid them at home

Microplastics found in the human body prompt urgent need to understand their health impacts.

Limiting exposure to microplastics at home is advised while more research is conducted.

Three essential things to know about microplastics and how to avoid them

Microplastics are pervasive in food systems and kitchens, making complete avoidance nearly impossible.

Daily briefing: Cancer 'poisons' the immune system by giving it faulty machinery

Microplastics in mice cause brain obstructions, leading to mobility impairments, raising concerns about similar effects in humans.

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics found in everyday items pose serious health risks, as indicated by predictive imagery.

An expert in how microplastics affect our health does 6 things to avoid them at home

Microplastics found in the human body prompt urgent need to understand their health impacts.

Limiting exposure to microplastics at home is advised while more research is conducted.

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This may be the most lead polluted place on Earth. Is there any hope?

Lead poisoning in Kabwe, Zambia, affects children severely, demonstrating the long-term impact of industrial pollution on health and community.

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When Do the Clocks Move Forward in the U.S.? Your 2025 Guide to Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time sparks debate over its health impacts and the push for permanency in the U.S.

Daylight saving time ends next weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects

Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. on Nov. 3, leading to darker afternoons but an extra hour of sleep.

Europe goes into daylight saving time despite controversy DW 03/30/2025

Daylight saving time remains contentious in Europe due to its perceived impact on health and economy, sparking discussions about its relevance today.

When Do the Clocks Move Forward in the U.S.? Your 2025 Guide to Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time sparks debate over its health impacts and the push for permanency in the U.S.

Daylight saving time ends next weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects

Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. on Nov. 3, leading to darker afternoons but an extra hour of sleep.

Europe goes into daylight saving time despite controversy DW 03/30/2025

Daylight saving time remains contentious in Europe due to its perceived impact on health and economy, sparking discussions about its relevance today.

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Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts

Cuts to disability benefits may lead to higher costs for local councils and strain on care services.

The City With the Highest Poverty Rate in Every State

The U.S. poverty rate has decreased significantly over the past decade but still affects 41 million Americans.

#air-pollution

AI Linked to Growing Cancer Risk

AI data centers greatly harm public health, causing pollution-related diseases and financial burdens on communities.

Bill Aims to Curb Truck Traffic Pollution From Mega-Warehouses That Move Your Packages

New legislation aims to hold companies accountable for toxic emissions from warehouses.

The indirect source rule seeks to mitigate air pollution from truck traffic in low-income communities.

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

Delhi is facing its worst air pollution in eight years, with PM2.5 levels spiking dangerously high.

Havering Council facing legal action over fires at toxic landfill site in Rainham

Havering Council faces legal action over delayed response to an illegal landfill site causing serious health risks for local residents.

AI Linked to Growing Cancer Risk

AI data centers greatly harm public health, causing pollution-related diseases and financial burdens on communities.

Bill Aims to Curb Truck Traffic Pollution From Mega-Warehouses That Move Your Packages

New legislation aims to hold companies accountable for toxic emissions from warehouses.

The indirect source rule seeks to mitigate air pollution from truck traffic in low-income communities.

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

Delhi is facing its worst air pollution in eight years, with PM2.5 levels spiking dangerously high.

Havering Council facing legal action over fires at toxic landfill site in Rainham

Havering Council faces legal action over delayed response to an illegal landfill site causing serious health risks for local residents.

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Croydon family of asthma sufferers left with damp and mould for 39 months

Poor landlord response to damp and mould aggravated health issues for a vulnerable family in Croydon.

Sutton mum-of-three with asthma paid thousands after home was 'making her ill'

Sutton Housing Partnership failed to address severe housing issues impacting a resident's family's health & well-being, leading to a complaint to the Housing Ombudsman.

Croydon family of asthma sufferers left with damp and mould for 39 months

Poor landlord response to damp and mould aggravated health issues for a vulnerable family in Croydon.

Sutton mum-of-three with asthma paid thousands after home was 'making her ill'

Sutton Housing Partnership failed to address severe housing issues impacting a resident's family's health & well-being, leading to a complaint to the Housing Ombudsman.

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How Trump's cuts to U.S. biomedical research will slash jobs and kill life-saving cures

Funding cuts threaten biomedical research jobs and patient health across America.

Rural patients may miss critical therapies due to cuts in research budgets.

Research funding destabilization affects both red and blue states.

Don't Delay Social Security If These 3 Factors Apply to You

Delaying Social Security can boost monthly benefits, but may not be ideal for those in poor health or facing unemployment.

#nutrition

Eating Healthy

Ultraprocessed foods are manufactured using industrial methods and can negatively impact health.

A Survivor's Guide to Ultra-Processed Foods

Ultra-processed foods comprise about 58% of the American diet, affecting health negatively.

When food delivery apps arrive, everyone puts on weight

Food delivery superapps have influenced the nutritional transition in Indonesia, leading to weight gain among certain demographics.

Eating Healthy

Ultraprocessed foods are manufactured using industrial methods and can negatively impact health.

A Survivor's Guide to Ultra-Processed Foods

Ultra-processed foods comprise about 58% of the American diet, affecting health negatively.

When food delivery apps arrive, everyone puts on weight

Food delivery superapps have influenced the nutritional transition in Indonesia, leading to weight gain among certain demographics.

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London council at fault' after leaving single mum and child in mouldy temporary accommodation for 19 months

Kensington and Chelsea Council must compensate a resident for prolonged inadequate housing conditions and poor communication regarding her living situation.

#wildfires

Experts Expect the Health Impacts of Toxic California Wildfire Smoke to Linger

The Los Angeles fires have profound, lingering health effects on residents, exacerbated by smoke exposure, even when they are not directly threatened.

LA Wildfires May Have Contributed to David Lynch's Death

David Lynch's death may be linked to health complications exacerbated by evacuating due to nearby wildfires.

Experts Expect the Health Impacts of Toxic California Wildfire Smoke to Linger

The Los Angeles fires have profound, lingering health effects on residents, exacerbated by smoke exposure, even when they are not directly threatened.

LA Wildfires May Have Contributed to David Lynch's Death

David Lynch's death may be linked to health complications exacerbated by evacuating due to nearby wildfires.

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Yes, college students gain holiday weight too -- but in the form of muscle not fat

Even a small holiday weight gain can have lasting negative health effects if not addressed.

College students gain muscle instead of fat during the holidays, contrasting with older adults.

Deaths from Israeli attacks in Gaza undercounted by 41 percent, study finds

The actual death toll in Gaza is significantly higher than official numbers, reflecting the severe impact of the conflict.

Were the Romans STUPID? Lead pollution caused widespread IQ declines

Lead pollution during the Roman Empire may have caused widespread cognitive decline in the population due to increased industrial activity.

Lead exposure linked to lower IQ and various health issues, particularly damaging to children. The research utilized ice cores for historical analysis.

COVID is still taking a toll on Americans' finances

Long COVID continues to severely impact the finances of many Americans, exacerbating issues like food insecurity and utility service interruptions.

The economic burden of long COVID is felt across all income levels, but particularly by those with lower incomes.

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

The 2008 Kingston coal ash disaster had devastating health effects on cleanup workers misled about safety precautions.

Roger Penrose's work transcends mathematical challenges, aiming to reveal underlying geometric truths in our reality.

In the town Erin Brockovich made famous, residents still fear dirty water

The settlement did not resolve ongoing contamination issues in Hinkley; many residents still struggle with health problems and disillusionment.

London night workers 40% likelier to be low paid than daytime workers, report reveals

Night workers in London face significant wage disparities and health challenges compared to daytime workers.

A large percentage of night workers report having little control over their working hours.

It's time to hold corporations accountable for the plastics crisis-and the bill could exceed $20 billion in the U.S. alone

Plastic exposure is a significant threat to human health and requires immediate regulatory attention.

A Fresh Coat With a Hidden Cost-The Microplastics We're Adding with Every Brushstroke

Construction paint is a significant source of microplastic pollution, affecting ecosystems and human health.

What to Know About How Lupus Affects Weight

Lupus can lead to weight gain due to medication side effects, especially corticosteroids, fluid retention, and changes in body fat.

#air-quality

ULEZ has cut children's school car rides - study

The ULEZ led to a significant increase in walking and cycling among schoolchildren in London, showing potential benefits of clean air initiatives.

More toxic than ever': Lahore and Delhi choked by smog as pollution season' begins

Lahore's air quality crisis highlights severe health risks, with pollution levels reaching catastrophic heights and failing government action worsening the situation.

ULEZ has cut children's school car rides - study

The ULEZ led to a significant increase in walking and cycling among schoolchildren in London, showing potential benefits of clean air initiatives.

More toxic than ever': Lahore and Delhi choked by smog as pollution season' begins

Lahore's air quality crisis highlights severe health risks, with pollution levels reaching catastrophic heights and failing government action worsening the situation.

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Why Coronation Street's iconic theme tune temporarily changed this weekend

Coronation Street's Gail Platt storyline highlights the seriousness of heart attacks and aims to raise awareness through partnership with the British Heart Foundation.

Study finds Central Valley residents continually exposed to 'toxic soup' of pesticides

Residents in Central Valley frequently inhale pesticides, including banned ones like chlorpyrifos, highlighting the urgent need for better pesticide monitoring.

Campaign staffers are stressed - and it shows in their diets

Campaign staffers often sacrifice regular meals for convenience foods, adversely affecting their health.

We Deserve a Quieter World

Noise pollution is a serious and often overlooked environmental issue that is deteriorating both human health and ecosystems.

More kids are riding electric school buses this fall

Electric school bus adoption is increasing due to government funding aimed at replacing diesel buses and improving health outcomes for children.

Number of UK adults who vape reaches record level, report finds

The number of adults who both smoke and vape in the UK has doubled in the past three years, with tougher regulations urgently needed to address youth vaping.

Heat health alert issued as short but intense' hot weather to hit London

A short but intense hot weather spell with temperatures up to 31C expected in London, prompting a heat health alert

How to Know If You're Drinking Enough Water This Summer

Staying hydrated in extreme heat is crucial to prevent heat-related illnesses as high temperatures can lead to dehydration and severe health issues like heat stroke.

TfL spends almost 30m on 'rail grinding' to reduce Tube noise

Continual investment in rail grinding by the transport authority aims to reduce noise levels on tracks affecting passengers and residents.

Why, Exactly, are Ultraprocessed Foods so Hard to Resist? This Study is Trying to Find Out.

Ultraprocessed foods are the subject of a 28-day nutrition trial to understand their potential harm and impact on health.

What We Know about Long COVID Right Now

Long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability impacting millions globally, with significant economic implications and intense scientific research efforts leading to numerous publications.

Managing Chronic Pain Naturally

Chronic pain affects more Americans than commonly recognized chronic illnesses.

Conventional medicine may focus on symptom management rather than addressing the root cause of chronic pain.

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The Dramatic Effect That Buying a House in These 'Hot' States Will Have on Your DNA

'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'

Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn

Heat-Related Deaths in the US Rose 117 Percent Between 1999 and 2023

Heat Contributed to 47,000 Deaths in Europe Last Year, but Relief Programs Helped

Report forecasts climate change to drive rise in heart disease

COP 29's impact on the health and future of the next generation

How climate change is making hay fever more miserable

Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn

Heat-Related Deaths in the US Rose 117 Percent Between 1999 and 2023

Heat Contributed to 47,000 Deaths in Europe Last Year, but Relief Programs Helped

Report forecasts climate change to drive rise in heart disease

COP 29's impact on the health and future of the next generation

How climate change is making hay fever more miserable

Men in Tanzania switched from an African diet to a Western one - here's what happened to their bodies

5 of the Grossest House Pests We've Ever Filmed | KQED

Three essential things to know about microplastics and how to avoid them

Daily briefing: Cancer 'poisons' the immune system by giving it faulty machinery

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

An expert in how microplastics affect our health does 6 things to avoid them at home

Three essential things to know about microplastics and how to avoid them

Daily briefing: Cancer 'poisons' the immune system by giving it faulty machinery

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

An expert in how microplastics affect our health does 6 things to avoid them at home

This may be the most lead polluted place on Earth. Is there any hope?

When Do the Clocks Move Forward in the U.S.? Your 2025 Guide to Daylight Saving Time

Daylight saving time ends next weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects

Europe goes into daylight saving time despite controversy DW 03/30/2025

When Do the Clocks Move Forward in the U.S.? Your 2025 Guide to Daylight Saving Time

Daylight saving time ends next weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects

Europe goes into daylight saving time despite controversy DW 03/30/2025

Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts

The City With the Highest Poverty Rate in Every State

AI Linked to Growing Cancer Risk

Bill Aims to Curb Truck Traffic Pollution From Mega-Warehouses That Move Your Packages

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

Havering Council facing legal action over fires at toxic landfill site in Rainham

AI Linked to Growing Cancer Risk

Bill Aims to Curb Truck Traffic Pollution From Mega-Warehouses That Move Your Packages

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

Havering Council facing legal action over fires at toxic landfill site in Rainham

Croydon family of asthma sufferers left with damp and mould for 39 months

Sutton mum-of-three with asthma paid thousands after home was 'making her ill'

Croydon family of asthma sufferers left with damp and mould for 39 months

Sutton mum-of-three with asthma paid thousands after home was 'making her ill'

How Trump's cuts to U.S. biomedical research will slash jobs and kill life-saving cures

Don't Delay Social Security If These 3 Factors Apply to You

Eating Healthy

A Survivor's Guide to Ultra-Processed Foods

When food delivery apps arrive, everyone puts on weight

Eating Healthy

A Survivor's Guide to Ultra-Processed Foods

When food delivery apps arrive, everyone puts on weight

London council at fault' after leaving single mum and child in mouldy temporary accommodation for 19 months

Experts Expect the Health Impacts of Toxic California Wildfire Smoke to Linger

LA Wildfires May Have Contributed to David Lynch's Death

Experts Expect the Health Impacts of Toxic California Wildfire Smoke to Linger

LA Wildfires May Have Contributed to David Lynch's Death

Yes, college students gain holiday weight too -- but in the form of muscle not fat

Deaths from Israeli attacks in Gaza undercounted by 41 percent, study finds

Were the Romans STUPID? Lead pollution caused widespread IQ declines

COVID is still taking a toll on Americans' finances

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

In the town Erin Brockovich made famous, residents still fear dirty water

London night workers 40% likelier to be low paid than daytime workers, report reveals

It's time to hold corporations accountable for the plastics crisis-and the bill could exceed $20 billion in the U.S. alone

A Fresh Coat With a Hidden Cost-The Microplastics We're Adding with Every Brushstroke

What to Know About How Lupus Affects Weight

ULEZ has cut children's school car rides - study

More toxic than ever': Lahore and Delhi choked by smog as pollution season' begins

ULEZ has cut children's school car rides - study

More toxic than ever': Lahore and Delhi choked by smog as pollution season' begins

Why Coronation Street's iconic theme tune temporarily changed this weekend

Study finds Central Valley residents continually exposed to 'toxic soup' of pesticides

Campaign staffers are stressed - and it shows in their diets

We Deserve a Quieter World

More kids are riding electric school buses this fall

Number of UK adults who vape reaches record level, report finds

Heat health alert issued as short but intense' hot weather to hit London

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