CLIMA Center awarded $4.1 million to study impact of wildfire smoke and extreme heat on human healthNews
CLIMA Center awarded $4.1 million to study impact of wildfire smoke and extreme heat on human health
Bokie Muigai | Keck School of Medicine of USC - With a $4.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, USC researchers will characterize…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
Full articleMistrust and credulity fuel belief in fake news and conspiraciesScience
Mistrust and credulity fuel belief in fake news and conspiracies
People with high levels of mistrust or credulity may struggle to recognize fake news, leaving them more vulnerable to conspiracy beliefs and vaccine hesitancy, according…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articleNature sounds reduce stress, but traffic noise spikes anxiety and health risksScience
Nature sounds reduce stress, but traffic noise spikes anxiety and health risks
People experienced less stress and anxiety while listening to nature soundscapes, but the addition of road traffic noise increased their stress and anxiety. Manmade sounds…
SourceNovember 28, 2024
Full article“We should take a more relaxed approach to sleep”News
“We should take a more relaxed approach to sleep”
By Peter Rüegg | ETH Zurich Sleep problems have become a widespread issue. In a new popular science book and in an interview with ETH…
SourceNovember 25, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 20, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: November 20, 2024
The factors behind the shifting trends of ischemic heart disease and stroke Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 21, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 15, 2024Climate
Climate Science Digest: November 15, 2024
Air pollution and eye health: CU Anschutz study highlights emerging risks A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals a striking…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 15, 2024
Full articleRainforest protection improves air quality and saves livesScience
Rainforest protection improves air quality and saves lives
Protecting the Amazon rainforest is delivering critical benefits for human health, as new research reveals that conservation efforts reduce air pollution and lower rates of…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 15, 2024
Full articleWhat wasps can teach humans about surviving high alcohol consumptionScience
What wasps can teach humans about surviving high alcohol consumption
On a warm summer evening, humans enjoying a drink outdoors might share their glass with an unlikely visitor - a wasp. While most animals, including…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 10, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 7, 2024NewsScience
Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024
New fungal spore calendar offers crucial aid for allergy and asthma sufferers Researchers in Leicester have created England's first comprehensive fungal spore calendar, a tool…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 7, 2024
Full articlePollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungsScience
Pollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungs
Growing up in areas with high levels of air pollution may affect more than children’s physical health - it could be impacting their ability to…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 3, 2024
Full articleClimate change driving ‘record threats to health’: reportNews
Climate change driving ‘record threats to health’: report
By Daniel Lawler | AFP Paris, France - Climate change poses a growing threat to human health in a variety of record-breaking ways, a major…
SourceOctober 30, 2024
Full articleTinned tuna contaminated with mercury: NGOsNews
Tinned tuna contaminated with mercury: NGOs
Paris, France | AFP - Tinned tuna in many European countries is contaminated with dangerous levels of mercury, according to two environment pressure groups who…
SourceOctober 29, 2024
Full article$1.8 million grant to study climate change’s impact on people with kidney diseaseNews
$1.8 million grant to study climate change’s impact on people with kidney disease
University of Maryland | MP - Climate change is driving more extreme heat and more air pollution from wildfires, each of which put human health…
SourceOctober 25, 2024
Full articleExtreme heat drastically increases mortality among the homeless populationScience
Extreme heat drastically increases mortality among the homeless population
A recent study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has revealed that individuals experiencing homelessness are facing significantly higher mortality risks…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 11, 2024
Full articleExtreme rainfall poses growing health risksScience
Extreme rainfall poses growing health risks
An international study led by Helmholtz Munich has shed new light on the health impacts of extreme rainfall events, revealing that such weather patterns significantly…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 10, 2024
Full articleDiarrheal disease cases set to soar by 2100 due to global warming, experts warnClimate
Diarrheal disease cases set to soar by 2100 due to global warming, experts warn
A recent study projects that by 2100, hospitalizations from diarrheal diseases in Dhaka, Bangladesh, are likely to rise significantly due to climate change, even if…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024
Full articleIs your dental care hurting the Planet?News
Is your dental care hurting the Planet?
Orthodontic aligners have transformed dental care, offering a discreet and comfortable alternative to traditional braces. Yet, as millions of people worldwide opt for these clear…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024
Full articleClimate change fuels rise in salmonella risk from raw produceScience
Climate change fuels rise in salmonella risk from raw produce
Climate change is poised to elevate the risk of foodborne illnesses caused by Salmonella enterica, particularly through the consumption of raw produce, according to new…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024
Full articleSouth Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: reportNews
South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: report
By Sara HUSSEIN | AFP Bangkok, Thailand - A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution,…
SourceAugust 28, 2024
Full articleHealthy AI: sustainable artificial intelligence for healthcareClimate
Healthy AI: sustainable artificial intelligence for healthcare
Growing use of AI reveals the need for global sustainability initiatives. By Osaka Metropolitan University Similar to other sectors around the world, the light speed…
SourceAugust 2, 2024
Full articleNew study finds alarming rise in persistent ‘forever chemicals’ in pesticidesScience
New study finds alarming rise in persistent ‘forever chemicals’ in pesticides
PFAs from pesticide products detected in rivers, streams throughout United States. By Environmental Working Group A peer-reviewed study published today in the journal Environmental Health…
SourceJuly 24, 2024
Full articleDoes air pollution affect lupus risk?Science
Does air pollution affect lupus risk?
By Wiley New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology indicates that chronic exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of developing lupus, an autoimmune…
SourceJuly 10, 2024
Full articleNew study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skinScience
New study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin
By University of Birmingham A study of 17 commonly used synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through human…
SourceJune 24, 2024
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