Water quality engineers explain the pros and cons of hard water
Hard water, with high mineral content like calcium and magnesium, can impact water quality and plumbing systems, affecting human health and infrastructure. [ more ]
Toxic chemicals used in common products easily absorb into human SKIN
Toxic chemicals in plastics used for various items can be easily absorbed by human skin, affecting health, including thyroid function and cancer risk. [ more ]
The 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. [ more ]
Weird 'Obelisks' Found in Human Gut May be Virus-Like Entity
Scientists 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. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
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. [ more ]