Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission
The detection of H5N1 in a pig in Oregon raises concerns about the potential for human transmission of the virus.
Scientists call for global action on microplastics, now found in more than 1,300 species
Microplastics are pervasive across ecosystems and have entered the human food chain, necessitating urgent global action.
Cancer-causing microplastics are found in 100% of men's SEMEN
Microplastics found in human semen linked to fertility issues and cancer risk.
Health impacts of global warming hit record levels but governments continue to fund fossil fuels
The climate crisis is significantly impacting human health, with new records in health indicators linked to climate change.
What the Polaris Dawn mission could reveal about human health in space
The Polaris Dawn mission includes the first private spacewalk and focuses on human health effects of spaceflight, studying radiation exposure and other biomedical parameters.
The invisible problem with sending people to Mars
Space radiation poses serious, often overlooked health risks for astronauts aiming to explore Mars, presenting a potential barrier to crewed missions.
Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission
The detection of H5N1 in a pig in Oregon raises concerns about the potential for human transmission of the virus.
Scientists call for global action on microplastics, now found in more than 1,300 species
Microplastics are pervasive across ecosystems and have entered the human food chain, necessitating urgent global action.
Cancer-causing microplastics are found in 100% of men's SEMEN
Microplastics found in human semen linked to fertility issues and cancer risk.
Health impacts of global warming hit record levels but governments continue to fund fossil fuels
The climate crisis is significantly impacting human health, with new records in health indicators linked to climate change.
What the Polaris Dawn mission could reveal about human health in space
The Polaris Dawn mission includes the first private spacewalk and focuses on human health effects of spaceflight, studying radiation exposure and other biomedical parameters.
The invisible problem with sending people to Mars
Space radiation poses serious, often overlooked health risks for astronauts aiming to explore Mars, presenting a potential barrier to crewed missions.
UN climate talks focus climate effects on human health
The UN climate talks at COP28 are focusing on the effects of climate change on human health.
At least 7 million people die each year globally from air pollution, and the spread of diseases like cholera and malaria is increasing due to global warming.
UK Biobank releases largest set of whole genome sequencing data
UK Biobank released whole genome sequencing data for half a million people.
This data provides the most detailed picture of human health and can lead to new tests, treatments, and cures for diseases.
First Human Case of New Swine Flu Strain Detected in the U.K.
A person in the UK has been infected with a flu strain typically found in pigs, marking the first time this variant has been detected in a human in the country.
Health officials are working to determine any risks the pathogen might pose to human health.
This is not unusual, as flu viruses can jump to other species, but experts closely monitor these events for potential transmission among humans.