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fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Better Sleep, Better Performance: How Technology Like CPAP Machines Is Transforming Sleep Health

We've all experienced it - that foggy, exhausted feeling after a poor night's sleep, where even simple tasks feel impossible. In today's fast-paced world, quality sleep has become a luxury rather than a necessity. With demanding work schedules, constant screen time, and endless stress, millions of Australians are struggling to get restorative rest. The result? A silent epidemic of sleep disorders affecting workplace performance, mental health, and overall well-being.
Public health
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Tunisia's Gabes city on general strike over factory pollution

Tens of thousands in Gabes struck and protested demanding closure of a state phosphate chemical plant blamed for severe pollution, health harms and economic losses.
#french-nuclear-testing
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I worry about the future of my daughter': the silent majority' who care about the climate crisis

About 80–89% of people support climate action, many willing to contribute income; diverse motivations call for protests, stronger policy, and progressive carbon taxation.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Illness, animal deaths and water shortages: life inside Chile's polluted sacrifice zones'

Air pollution from Anglo American's Catemu foundry has caused respiratory illnesses, exceeded legal particulate limits, and prompted unfulfilled government decontamination efforts.
#microplastics
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Environment

4 policy solutions cities and states are using to tackle the microplastics problem

Microplastics pervade the environment and human bodies and are linked to health risks, prompting local policies to ban intentionally added microplastics.
Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The town that rebelled against the crypto farm that kept it awake for six months

A nearby Bitfarms bitcoin mining facility generated continuous noise and massive electricity use that harmed residents' sleep, mental health, and daily life.
#wildfires
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Billowing smoke from Canadian wildfires wafts into the U.S.

Wildfires in Manitoba triggered a state of emergency and massive evacuation, compromising air quality across several northern U.S. states.
#climate-change
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Public health

Why 4 billion people faced an extra month of extreme heat over the last year

Human-caused climate change led to extreme heat affecting 4 billion people globally, resulting in health impacts and ecological strain.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Venice Architecture Biennale: Preparing for extreme heat DW 05/09/2025

Extreme weather events are increasingly affecting global populations, necessitating urgent changes in architectural approaches to address these challenges.
Public health
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Why 4 billion people faced an extra month of extreme heat over the last year

Human-caused climate change led to extreme heat affecting 4 billion people globally, resulting in health impacts and ecological strain.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Venice Architecture Biennale: Preparing for extreme heat DW 05/09/2025

Extreme weather events are increasingly affecting global populations, necessitating urgent changes in architectural approaches to address these challenges.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 months ago

Plan Ahead for Extreme Air Conditions

Wildfires in the U.S. have become a seasonal threat, with increasing acreage burned and air quality issues affecting wider regions.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Markers in blood and urine may reveal how much ultraprocessed food we are eating

Molecules in blood and urine reveal energy consumption from ultraprocessed foods, aiding understanding of their impact on health, crucial for nearly 60% of U.S. diets.
SF food
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Why sugar is 'extremely dangerous' for your health DW 05/12/2025

Health experts blame sugar for common health concerns, including diabetes and obesity-related diseases. Chronic sugar overconsumption can change neuronal pathways, paralleling substance use disorders.
Food & drink
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