New government heat risk tool changes the color of the worst level to magenta
A new magenta color-coded heat warning system alerts Americans to the most dangerous heat conditions, providing detailed risk categories and thresholds for better preparedness. [ more ]
When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
A new color-coded heat warning system includes magenta as the most extreme category, addressing health risks and providing a seven-day forecast for dangerous heat waves. [ more ]
Frequent Flyer: Rethinking Companies Business Travel Approach
Business travel is back with increased budgets post-pandemic. Companies need wellness programs to address physical, emotional, and mental impacts on travelers. [ more ]
Are Supplements FDA Approved? Inside the Wild West of Diet Pills and Protein Powder
The dietary supplement industry is lucrative and largely unregulated, leading to potential harm to consumers.
Youth are particularly susceptible to using nonprescribed weight loss products, including dietary supplements, with associated negative health outcomes. [ more ]
Elevated levels of toxic elements, including arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium, have been found in baby foods marketed for children aged two and under.
Heavy metals are naturally present in the environment and can be taken up by plants we eat, posing a risk to children's neurological and developmental health. [ more ]
A New Jersey doctor's office notice not proof of COVID-19 vaccines' danger to young athletes - Poynter
A doctor's office notice in New Jersey sparked concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and student athletes, but scientific studies show no link between vaccinations and increased risk of cardiac arrest. [ more ]
Africa's fight against urban air pollution DW 04/06/2024
Pollution in Cameroon's capital poses health risks like cardiovascular diseases and cancer
Efforts to monitor air quality in Africa involve innovative, cost-effective technologies with potential limitations on identifying pollution sources [ more ]
What Chemicals Are Covered by EPA's New Drinking Water Rule?
The U.S. EPA has announced limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water, giving suppliers three years to test for and two years to remove these persistent substances. [ more ]
Researchers find a massive number of plastic particles in bottled water
Microscopic pieces of plastic have been found in bottled water at concentrations 10 to 100 times higher than previously estimated.
Nanoplastics, which are smaller than microplastics, could be more dangerous because they can be misidentified as natural components of cells in the human body. [ more ]
Evidence grows of air pollution link with dementia and stroke risk
Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke, according to a study of over 400,000 people in the UK.
Long-term exposure to air pollution, even below current standards, is associated with acquiring dementia and developing dementia after a stroke. [ more ]
Researchers find a massive number of plastic particles in bottled water
Microscopic pieces of plastic have been found in bottled water at concentrations 10 to 100 times higher than previously estimated.
Nanoplastics, which are smaller than microplastics, could be more dangerous because they can be misidentified as natural components of cells in the human body. [ more ]
The human cost of climate-related disasters is acutely undercounted, new study says
Major weather events like hurricanes can lead to increased emergency hospital admissions and deaths for days and weeks after the storm.
Health risks for patients affected by hurricanes can persist well beyond the storm's passage, leading to issues like mold exposure and medication shortages. [ more ]
Smokers increasingly overestimate vaping risk - study
Perceptions are shifting on the harm of vaping vs. smoking among smokers in England.
Vaping is proven to expose users to significantly fewer toxins and at lower levels compared to smoking cigarettes, which release harmful chemicals. [ more ]
Ibuprofen can pose health risks, especially for those with kidney or stomach issues.
The recommended dosage for adults and children 12 years and older is one or two 200-milligram tablets every four to six hours, not exceeding 1,200 milligrams in 24 hours. [ more ]
Drop that burger - how pregnant women can harm their baby by eating fast food
Eating ultra-processed and fast foods during pregnancy puts the fetus at a greater health risk
Chemicals called phthalates commonly found in fast food wrappers and gloves can enter a pregnant mother's bloodstream and pose risks to the fetus [ more ]
Some People in California Want to Ban Tackle Football for Kids. They Won't Win. Yet.
Newsom's decision to veto the bill banning tackle football for kids under 12 was motivated by political considerations and a desire to protect himself from attacks on his future ambitions.
Opponents of the bill argued that parents should have the ultimate decision-making power over their children's participation in contact sports, despite the potential health risks. [ more ]
Researchers find a massive number of plastic particles in bottled water
Microscopic pieces of plastic have been found in bottled water at concentrations 10 to 100 times higher than previously estimated.
Nanoplastics, which are smaller than microplastics, could be more dangerous because they can be misidentified as natural components of cells in the human body. [ more ]
Long flu': study finds flu patients at higher risk of longer-term illness
Data suggests that people who have been hospitalized with flu are at an increased risk of longer-term health problems, similar to those with long Covid.
Both flu and Covid infections carry a significant risk of ongoing disability and disease, with more than half of death and disability occurring in the months after infection. [ more ]
Long flu': study finds flu patients at higher risk of longer-term illness
Data suggests that people who have been hospitalized with flu are at an increased risk of longer-term health problems, similar to those with long Covid.
Both flu and Covid infections carry a significant risk of ongoing disability and disease, with more than half of death and disability occurring in the months after infection. [ more ]
Long flu': study finds flu patients at higher risk of longer-term illness
Data suggests that people who have been hospitalized with flu are at an increased risk of longer-term health problems, similar to those with long Covid.
Both flu and Covid infections carry a significant risk of ongoing disability and disease, with more than half of death and disability occurring in the months after infection. [ more ]