#health-impact tag

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.

#microplastics

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.

Premium Content: Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?

Microplastics are found in various body tissues, including organs like the heart and kidneys.

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.

Avoiding Microplastics Is a Luxury

Microplastics are pervasive in human tissue including placenta, raising serious health concerns.

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

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

Microplastics block blood flow in the brain, mice study reveals

Microplastics travel through the bloodstream and can become lodged in brain blood vessels of mice, raising concerns about their effects on health.

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.

Premium Content: Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?

Microplastics are found in various body tissues, including organs like the heart and kidneys.

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.

Avoiding Microplastics Is a Luxury

Microplastics are pervasive in human tissue including placenta, raising serious health concerns.

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

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

Microplastics block blood flow in the brain, mice study reveals

Microplastics travel through the bloodstream and can become lodged in brain blood vessels of mice, raising concerns about their effects on health.

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#environmental-justice

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.

Politicians on L.A.'s Eastside vow to kill warehouse planned near grade school

Los Angeles officials push to block the construction of a warehouse in Lincoln Heights due to health and environmental concerns.

SCSJ Joins Fight Against Toxic Waste Facilities in Miami-Dade

SCSJ opposes new waste incinerator projects to protect marginalized communities from environmental racism and promote sustainable waste management solutions.

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.

Politicians on L.A.'s Eastside vow to kill warehouse planned near grade school

Los Angeles officials push to block the construction of a warehouse in Lincoln Heights due to health and environmental concerns.

SCSJ Joins Fight Against Toxic Waste Facilities in Miami-Dade

SCSJ opposes new waste incinerator projects to protect marginalized communities from environmental racism and promote sustainable waste management solutions.

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#daylight-saving-time

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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Scientists confirm what women already know - men DON'T listen

Men have significantly less sensitive hearing than women, which may explain communication challenges.

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.

#mental-health

I inherited my parents' estate after years of caregiving - should I have to share?

Caregiving responsibilities for elderly parents increasingly affect adult children's health and career opportunities.

Tired? Here's How to Know if You're Sleep Deprived.

Chronic poor sleep raises health risks; adults need 7-9 hours to function well.

I inherited my parents' estate after years of caregiving - should I have to share?

Caregiving responsibilities for elderly parents increasingly affect adult children's health and career opportunities.

Tired? Here's How to Know if You're Sleep Deprived.

Chronic poor sleep raises health risks; adults need 7-9 hours to function well.

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#climate-change

Air Pollution from Buildings Driving Health Crisis in New York

Rising air pollution in New York is leading to increasing health issues like respiratory illnesses and heatstroke, prompting calls for urgent policy action.

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

Climate change has led to 50 additional days of dangerous temperatures in 2023, raising health risks and economic losses globally.

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

Climate change is leading to significantly increased heat-related deaths in the U.S., with a 117% rise from 1999 to 2023.

As Global Temperatures Rise, Nigeria Faces a Cooling Crisis

Climate change is exacerbating extreme heat in Nigeria, impacting health and safety, especially among low-income families without adequate cooling resources.

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

Europe witnessed over 47,000 heat-related deaths in 2023, highlighting the crucial need for climate adaptation measures to mitigate fatalities.

The Most Personal Climate Case in the World

Austrian man sues government, claiming climate crisis violates his human rights due to his vulnerability to heat as an MS patient.

Air Pollution from Buildings Driving Health Crisis in New York

Rising air pollution in New York is leading to increasing health issues like respiratory illnesses and heatstroke, prompting calls for urgent policy action.

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

Climate change has led to 50 additional days of dangerous temperatures in 2023, raising health risks and economic losses globally.

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

Climate change is leading to significantly increased heat-related deaths in the U.S., with a 117% rise from 1999 to 2023.

As Global Temperatures Rise, Nigeria Faces a Cooling Crisis

Climate change is exacerbating extreme heat in Nigeria, impacting health and safety, especially among low-income families without adequate cooling resources.

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

Europe witnessed over 47,000 heat-related deaths in 2023, highlighting the crucial need for climate adaptation measures to mitigate fatalities.

The Most Personal Climate Case in the World

Austrian man sues government, claiming climate crisis violates his human rights due to his vulnerability to heat as an MS patient.

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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.

Looking From Space, Researchers Find Pollution Spiking Near E-Commerce Hubs

Logistics warehouses are contributing significantly to air pollution with a 20% increase in nitrogen dioxide around them, impacting health and communities negatively.

How toxic is YOUR air? Charts reveal pollution levels in cities

Air pollution remains a critical global health issue, with 99% of the population living in areas with hazardous air despite some improvements in cities.

99% of cars test positive for cancer-causing chemicals in cabin air

Flame retardants in vehicle interiors can potentially release chemicals into the air, impacting occupants' health.

Study suggests ultrafine particles linked to 1,100 deaths per year in Montreal and Toronto | CBC News

Long-term exposure to ultrafine particles from air pollution increases mortality risk, impacting major Canadian cities.

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.

Looking From Space, Researchers Find Pollution Spiking Near E-Commerce Hubs

Logistics warehouses are contributing significantly to air pollution with a 20% increase in nitrogen dioxide around them, impacting health and communities negatively.

How toxic is YOUR air? Charts reveal pollution levels in cities

Air pollution remains a critical global health issue, with 99% of the population living in areas with hazardous air despite some improvements in cities.

99% of cars test positive for cancer-causing chemicals in cabin air

Flame retardants in vehicle interiors can potentially release chemicals into the air, impacting occupants' health.

Study suggests ultrafine particles linked to 1,100 deaths per year in Montreal and Toronto | CBC News

Long-term exposure to ultrafine particles from air pollution increases mortality risk, impacting major Canadian cities.

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#housing-issues

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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#patient-care

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.

Donating Your Plasma at BioLife: What You Need to Know | amNewYork

Plasma donation is a vital lifeline for patients with serious health conditions, and it's safe and straightforward to contribute.

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.

Donating Your Plasma at BioLife: What You Need to Know | amNewYork

Plasma donation is a vital lifeline for patients with serious health conditions, and it's safe and straightforward to contribute.

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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.

There was no other option': how aid packages feed diabetes and heart disease in the Pacific islands

Emergency food aid after disasters can contribute to long-term health problems by exacerbating non-communicable diseases in affected regions.

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.

It's Time to Treat Sugar Like Cigarettes

Consumers deserve to easily understand food's nutritional value for informed decisions, particularly for ingredients like sugar.

Eating Healthy

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

There was no other option': how aid packages feed diabetes and heart disease in the Pacific islands

Emergency food aid after disasters can contribute to long-term health problems by exacerbating non-communicable diseases in affected regions.

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.

It's Time to Treat Sugar Like Cigarettes

Consumers deserve to easily understand food's nutritional value for informed decisions, particularly for ingredients like sugar.

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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

Hazardous wildfire smoke is making L.A. air hard to breathe

Billowing wildfire smoke in Los Angeles caused school closures and hazardous air quality, severely impacting health, especially among vulnerable populations.

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.

Hazardous wildfire smoke is making L.A. air hard to breathe

Billowing wildfire smoke in Los Angeles caused school closures and hazardous air quality, severely impacting health, especially among vulnerable populations.

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.

Robert F Kennedy Jr claims seed oils are poisoning' us. Here's why he's wrong

Seed oils are prevalent in diets but their impact on health is more complex than often portrayed by social media and influencers.

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.

#noise-pollution

We Deserve a Quieter World

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

Europe's most peaceful spots to try 'quiet tourism'

The trend of 'quiet tourism' is rising as travelers seek peaceful holiday experiences to escape increasing noise pollution.

We Deserve a Quieter World

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

Europe's most peaceful spots to try 'quiet tourism'

The trend of 'quiet tourism' is rising as travelers seek peaceful holiday experiences to escape increasing noise pollution.

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#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.

Tesla under investigation over Fremont factory toxic emissions, and faces lawsuit over alleged health harms

Bay Area officials investigating Tesla for harmful emissions from Fremont factory.

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.

Tube dust levels treble on London Underground's Victoria line as worst station revealed

The Victoria line has the highest dust levels on the London Underground, tripling in the past year, yet remaining below legal limits.

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.

Tesla under investigation over Fremont factory toxic emissions, and faces lawsuit over alleged health harms

Bay Area officials investigating Tesla for harmful emissions from Fremont factory.

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.

Tube dust levels treble on London Underground's Victoria line as worst station revealed

The Victoria line has the highest dust levels on the London Underground, tripling in the past year, yet remaining below legal limits.

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Ventura County man who beat 4-year-old daughter into a coma sentenced to life in prison

A man was sentenced to life in prison for severely beating his daughter, leaving her paralyzed and in a vegetative state.

#long-covid

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.

Severe Covid infections can inflame brain's control centre', research says

Severe Covid infections can cause brainstem inflammation, leading to long-term symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and anxiety in some patients.

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.

Severe Covid infections can inflame brain's control centre', research says

Severe Covid infections can cause brainstem inflammation, leading to long-term symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and anxiety in some patients.

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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.

#environmental-issues

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.

The smell hurts': why has the supreme court washed its hands of Argentina's rotten river'?

The Riachuelo River, heavily polluted for over two centuries, now lacks court oversight for cleanup despite severe health impacts on local residents.

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.

The smell hurts': why has the supreme court washed its hands of Argentina's rotten river'?

The Riachuelo River, heavily polluted for over two centuries, now lacks court oversight for cleanup despite severe health impacts on local residents.

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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.

#environmental-policy

How slowing Amazon's deforestation improved Brazil's health DW 11/23/2024

Conservation measures in the Amazon have improved regional respiratory health outcomes by reducing hospitalizations and deaths linked to air pollution from forest fires.

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.

How slowing Amazon's deforestation improved Brazil's health DW 11/23/2024

Conservation measures in the Amazon have improved regional respiratory health outcomes by reducing hospitalizations and deaths linked to air pollution from forest fires.

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.

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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.

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.

People born without sense of smell breathe differently, study finds

Loss of smell significantly impacts breathing patterns and is linked to various health issues.

#public-health

Endocrine disruptors, the invisible chemicals that trigger disease

Endocrine disruptors mimic natural hormones and can significantly impact human health, particularly affecting reproductive health and contributing to chronic diseases.

Cigarettes, sugar, prescription opioids: Here's how to fight market-driven epidemics

Market-driven epidemics like social media harm, gun marketing to youth, and sugary drinks require naming and addressing the underlying commercial causes.

Endocrine disruptors, the invisible chemicals that trigger disease

Endocrine disruptors mimic natural hormones and can significantly impact human health, particularly affecting reproductive health and contributing to chronic diseases.

Cigarettes, sugar, prescription opioids: Here's how to fight market-driven epidemics

Market-driven epidemics like social media harm, gun marketing to youth, and sugary drinks require naming and addressing the underlying commercial causes.

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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.

Push for compensation for U.S. nuclear testing fallout resumes on Capitol Hill

Advocates are urging Congress to revive the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to support victims of U.S. nuclear testing.

Why Women Get Migraines More Than Men

Women experience migraines three times more often than men, primarily due to hormonal changes during their reproductive years.

Can You Walk off Your Belly Fat?

Caloric restriction is more effective for weight loss than exercise due to body's compensatory mechanisms.

We did not do impact assessment of winter fuel payment cut, No 10 admits

No impact assessment was carried out on the withdrawal of winter fuel payments for pensioners, raising concerns over health risks.

The Inside of Your Home Has a Microbiome, Too - And It Is Crucial To Your Health

The indoor microbiome significantly impacts our health and wellbeing, influencing respiratory health, immune system function, and mental wellness.

Jerod Mayo explains why Patriots decided to cut JuJu Smith-Schuster

JuJu Smith-Schuster's tenure with the Patriots was short-lived due to performance and injury issues.

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

NHS soup and shake' diet puts almost a third of type 2 diabetes cases in remission

Offering an 800-calorie-a-day soup and shake diet to people with type 2 diabetes in England can lead to one in three permanently reversing their condition.

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.

UK's healthtech startup ZOE bags 13.8M - Silicon Canals

ZOE secured $15M in funding from Coefficient Capital to improve America's health and expand its impact through personalized nutrition guidance.

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.

Ultra Processed Foods Make Up 2/3rds Of Diet For Kids In Britain, New Study Reveals

Two-thirds of calories children in Britain come from ultra-processed foods.

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.

They're getting sick because of the cross-border sewage crisis. This committee aims to prove it.

Residents in Imperial Beach suffer health issues related to sewage and toxic chemicals, prompting a newly formed task force to investigate the impact on human health.

Maui Wildfires Had Severe Health and Economic Consequences on Residents, Study Finds

Many Maui residents faced health and economic challenges post-2023 wildfires, indicating a need for long-term support and resources.

#health-impact#health-impact

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

Premium Content: Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?

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

Avoiding Microplastics Is a Luxury

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics block blood flow in the brain, mice study reveals

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

Premium Content: Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?

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

Avoiding Microplastics Is a Luxury

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics block blood flow in the brain, mice study reveals

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

Politicians on L.A.'s Eastside vow to kill warehouse planned near grade school

SCSJ Joins Fight Against Toxic Waste Facilities in Miami-Dade

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

Politicians on L.A.'s Eastside vow to kill warehouse planned near grade school

SCSJ Joins Fight Against Toxic Waste Facilities in Miami-Dade

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

Scientists confirm what women already know - men DON'T listen

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

I inherited my parents' estate after years of caregiving - should I have to share?

Tired? Here's How to Know if You're Sleep Deprived.

I inherited my parents' estate after years of caregiving - should I have to share?

Tired? Here's How to Know if You're Sleep Deprived.

Air Pollution from Buildings Driving Health Crisis in New York

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

As Global Temperatures Rise, Nigeria Faces a Cooling Crisis

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

The Most Personal Climate Case in the World

Air Pollution from Buildings Driving Health Crisis in New York

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

As Global Temperatures Rise, Nigeria Faces a Cooling Crisis

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

The Most Personal Climate Case in the World

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

Looking From Space, Researchers Find Pollution Spiking Near E-Commerce Hubs

How toxic is YOUR air? Charts reveal pollution levels in cities

99% of cars test positive for cancer-causing chemicals in cabin air

Study suggests ultrafine particles linked to 1,100 deaths per year in Montreal and Toronto | CBC News

AI Linked to Growing Cancer Risk

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

Looking From Space, Researchers Find Pollution Spiking Near E-Commerce Hubs

How toxic is YOUR air? Charts reveal pollution levels in cities

99% of cars test positive for cancer-causing chemicals in cabin air

Study suggests ultrafine particles linked to 1,100 deaths per year in Montreal and Toronto | CBC News

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

Donating Your Plasma at BioLife: What You Need to Know | amNewYork

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

Donating Your Plasma at BioLife: What You Need to Know | amNewYork

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

Eating Healthy

There was no other option': how aid packages feed diabetes and heart disease in the Pacific islands

A Survivor's Guide to Ultra-Processed Foods

When food delivery apps arrive, everyone puts on weight

It's Time to Treat Sugar Like Cigarettes

Eating Healthy

There was no other option': how aid packages feed diabetes and heart disease in the Pacific islands

A Survivor's Guide to Ultra-Processed Foods

When food delivery apps arrive, everyone puts on weight

It's Time to Treat Sugar Like Cigarettes

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

Hazardous wildfire smoke is making L.A. air hard to breathe

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

#health-impact
#health-impact