Scientists call for global action on microplastics, now found in more than 1,300 speciesMicroplastics 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 SEMENMicroplastics found in human semen linked to fertility issues and cancer risk.
Microplastics Can Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier, A New Study Suggests - Here's Why That MattersMicroplastics have been found in human brains, indicating a serious health concern as they are showing higher concentrations than in other organs.
Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggestsMicroplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.
Study finds microplastic contamination in 99% of seafood samplesMicroplastics are found in 99% of seafood, posing a severe risk to human health.
Plastic junk? Researchers find tiny particles in men's testiclesMicroplastics found in human testicles raise concerns about potential health effects.
Scientists call for global action on microplastics, now found in more than 1,300 speciesMicroplastics 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 SEMENMicroplastics found in human semen linked to fertility issues and cancer risk.
Microplastics Can Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier, A New Study Suggests - Here's Why That MattersMicroplastics have been found in human brains, indicating a serious health concern as they are showing higher concentrations than in other organs.
Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggestsMicroplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.
Study finds microplastic contamination in 99% of seafood samplesMicroplastics are found in 99% of seafood, posing a severe risk to human health.
Plastic junk? Researchers find tiny particles in men's testiclesMicroplastics found in human testicles raise concerns about potential health effects.
'Dark proteins' hiding in our cells could hold clues to cancer and other diseasesRibosome profiling revealed the existence of 'dark proteins' produced from previously unknown genomic regions.
Here's why bird flu fears are intensifyingInfluenza virus may have found a new and hospitable host in dairy cattle, raising pandemic concerns.The risk of a pandemic is heightened due to the virus's transmission between animals and humans.
Why we still don't know the mounting health risks of climate changeClimate change poses a significant long-term threat to human health, requiring urgent study and consideration.
America's Alarming Bird-Flu Strategy: Hope for the BestThe spread of H5N1 poses increasing risks to both animals and humans, with potential for human-to-human transmission.U.S. response to H5N1 outbreaks has been criticized for being insufficient and delayed.
Here's why bird flu fears are intensifyingInfluenza virus may have found a new and hospitable host in dairy cattle, raising pandemic concerns.The risk of a pandemic is heightened due to the virus's transmission between animals and humans.
Why we still don't know the mounting health risks of climate changeClimate change poses a significant long-term threat to human health, requiring urgent study and consideration.
America's Alarming Bird-Flu Strategy: Hope for the BestThe spread of H5N1 poses increasing risks to both animals and humans, with potential for human-to-human transmission.U.S. response to H5N1 outbreaks has been criticized for being insufficient and delayed.
Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmissionThe detection of H5N1 in a pig in Oregon raises concerns about the potential for human transmission of the virus.
Concerning Bird Flu Virus Mutations Found in Severely Ill PatientGenetic mutations in H5N1 from a Louisiana patient may increase human transmissibility, underscoring the need for ongoing surveillance.
Forgotten epidemic: with over 280 million birds dead how is the avian flu outbreak evolving?The H5N1 avian flu outbreak has caused immense biodiversity loss, affecting millions of birds and mammals globally. Immediate monitoring is crucial.
Just one mutation can make H5N1 bird flu a threat to humans, California researchers sayH5N1 virus could potentially transmit between humans due to one genetic mutation, raising pandemic fears.
Bird flu case of unknown origin increases fears about human transmissionThe global H5N1 bird flu epidemic is escalating, with unknown infection routes and potential person-to-person transmission raising concerns.The H5N1 virus has infected both birds and mammals, increasing its pandemic potential despite current measures indicating a low risk for humans.
Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virusBird flu, specifically H5N1, is a highly pathogenic virus spread through bodily fluids and droplets, primarily affecting bird populations.
Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmissionThe detection of H5N1 in a pig in Oregon raises concerns about the potential for human transmission of the virus.
Concerning Bird Flu Virus Mutations Found in Severely Ill PatientGenetic mutations in H5N1 from a Louisiana patient may increase human transmissibility, underscoring the need for ongoing surveillance.
Forgotten epidemic: with over 280 million birds dead how is the avian flu outbreak evolving?The H5N1 avian flu outbreak has caused immense biodiversity loss, affecting millions of birds and mammals globally. Immediate monitoring is crucial.
Just one mutation can make H5N1 bird flu a threat to humans, California researchers sayH5N1 virus could potentially transmit between humans due to one genetic mutation, raising pandemic fears.
Bird flu case of unknown origin increases fears about human transmissionThe global H5N1 bird flu epidemic is escalating, with unknown infection routes and potential person-to-person transmission raising concerns.The H5N1 virus has infected both birds and mammals, increasing its pandemic potential despite current measures indicating a low risk for humans.
Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virusBird flu, specifically H5N1, is a highly pathogenic virus spread through bodily fluids and droplets, primarily affecting bird populations.
How do people catch bird flu?The rise in bird flu cases in cattle and chickens is causing concern for potential human infection risks.
What A Trump Presidency Means For California | KQEDThe CDC now advises comprehensive testing for farmworkers after contact with infected animals to prevent the spread of bird flu.
How do people catch bird flu?The rise in bird flu cases in cattle and chickens is causing concern for potential human infection risks.
What A Trump Presidency Means For California | KQEDThe CDC now advises comprehensive testing for farmworkers after contact with infected animals to prevent the spread of bird flu.
Unthinking obedience and the healing power of trees: 2024's best of Books in briefNature is vital for human health, positively influencing recovery and well-being.
A radical new idea to speed up anti-aging research: Test ovaries, not miceOvarian aging can be used as a rapid testing ground for antiaging drugs, potentially accelerating human longevity treatments.
Hidden players: the bacteria-killing viruses of the gut microbiomeThe gut microbiome includes a largely unexplored realm of viruses called bacteriophages, which significantly influence gut ecology and human health.
Health impacts of global warming hit record levels but governments continue to fund fossil fuelsThe climate crisis is significantly impacting human health, with new records in health indicators linked to climate change.
Johan Rockstrom, climate scientist: We need to reduce red meat consumption in the rich parts of the world'Human-induced global warming will surpass the Paris Agreement limits, yet knowledge exists to avert disaster through significant economic and lifestyle changes.
The planet's vital signs are alarmingThe planet's vital signs are alarming, with record-breaking temperatures, deforestation, and water contamination.Human health is intricately linked to the health of the planet, leading to a triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
Health impacts of global warming hit record levels but governments continue to fund fossil fuelsThe climate crisis is significantly impacting human health, with new records in health indicators linked to climate change.
Johan Rockstrom, climate scientist: We need to reduce red meat consumption in the rich parts of the world'Human-induced global warming will surpass the Paris Agreement limits, yet knowledge exists to avert disaster through significant economic and lifestyle changes.
The planet's vital signs are alarmingThe planet's vital signs are alarming, with record-breaking temperatures, deforestation, and water contamination.Human health is intricately linked to the health of the planet, leading to a triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
These Are the Winners of the 2024 Nobel PrizesThe 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for discovering microRNAs, revolutionizing gene regulation understanding and potential treatments for diseases.
There's Excitement About a Drug That Could Extend Fertility for Women. But Hold On a Second.Rapamycin shows potential to extend female fertility by five years, but human studies are lacking convincing evidence.
What the Polaris Dawn mission could reveal about human health in spaceThe Polaris Dawn mission includes the first private spacewalk and focuses on human health effects of spaceflight, studying radiation exposure and other biomedical parameters.
Civilian Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission is set to launch next weekThe Polaris Dawn mission focuses on scientific research and human health in space rather than purely commercial goals.
What the Polaris Dawn mission could reveal about human health in spaceThe Polaris Dawn mission includes the first private spacewalk and focuses on human health effects of spaceflight, studying radiation exposure and other biomedical parameters.
Civilian Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission is set to launch next weekThe Polaris Dawn mission focuses on scientific research and human health in space rather than purely commercial goals.
Daily briefing: The Doritos dye that makes mouse tissue transparentThe loss of bats due to disease leads to increased pesticide use, negatively impacting human health.A dye used in food colors has revolutionized tissue imaging in live animals.
The invisible problem with sending people to MarsSpace radiation poses serious, often overlooked health risks for astronauts aiming to explore Mars, presenting a potential barrier to crewed missions.
What's it like to live in space? One astronaut says it changes her dreams : Short WaveThe beauty of Earth seen from space is awe-inspiring for astronauts like Loral O'Hara.Ongoing research in space like the CIPHER program aims to understand the impact of microgravity on human health and physiology.
The invisible problem with sending people to MarsSpace radiation poses serious, often overlooked health risks for astronauts aiming to explore Mars, presenting a potential barrier to crewed missions.
What's it like to live in space? One astronaut says it changes her dreams : Short WaveThe beauty of Earth seen from space is awe-inspiring for astronauts like Loral O'Hara.Ongoing research in space like the CIPHER program aims to understand the impact of microgravity on human health and physiology.
EMFs Linked to Cancer, Autoimmunity, Immune DysfunctionEMF exposure from manmade sources like WiFi and cell phones may pose risks and impact human health, as per research findings.
Water quality engineers explain the pros and cons of hard waterHard water, with high mineral content like calcium and magnesium, can impact water quality and plumbing systems, affecting human health and infrastructure.
Toxic PFAS absorbed through skin at levels higher than previously thoughtToxic PFAS forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin at significant levels, posing a major exposure route for these harmful compounds.
Toxic chemicals used in common products easily absorb into human SKINToxic chemicals in plastics used for various items can be easily absorbed by human skin, affecting health, including thyroid function and cancer risk.
Toxic PFAS absorbed through skin at levels higher than previously thoughtToxic PFAS forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin at significant levels, posing a major exposure route for these harmful compounds.
Toxic chemicals used in common products easily absorb into human SKINToxic chemicals in plastics used for various items can be easily absorbed by human skin, affecting health, including thyroid function and cancer risk.
Weird 'Obelisks' Found in Human Gut May be Virus-Like EntityScientists have discovered rogue bits of RNA colonizing the bacteria in our gut, which may represent a new class of infectious agent.The researchers identified thousands of single-stranded RNA loops that did not code for proteins, called obelisks, in the human gut and mouth microbiomes.
Hundreds of alien species are entering new areas every year: reportInvasive species pose significant risks to human health, crops, and infrastructure, with a reported financial impact exceeding $400 billion.
We Earthlings: Reduce Plastic WasteMicroplastic pollution is ubiquitous and can enter human bodies through consumption, respiration, and skin contact.
Hundreds of alien species are entering new areas every year: reportInvasive species pose significant risks to human health, crops, and infrastructure, with a reported financial impact exceeding $400 billion.
We Earthlings: Reduce Plastic WasteMicroplastic pollution is ubiquitous and can enter human bodies through consumption, respiration, and skin contact.
Greenland sharks can live for over 250 years, and scientists want to use their anti-aging secrets to help humans live longerGreenland sharks can live up to 400 years
Underlying mechanisms behind regular exercise benefitsExercise has thousands of molecular alterations that impact human health, preventing diseases like liver disease and cardiovascular health.