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Tinned 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…
SourceSourceOctober 29, 2024 Full article
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$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…
SourceSourceOctober 25, 2024 Full article
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Extreme 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 11, 2024 Full article
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Extreme 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 10, 2024 Full article
Global climate change will increase diarrhoea hospitalisation in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Diarrheal 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024 Full article
Is 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024 Full article
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Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in AfricaScience

Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in Africa

A recent study published in Nature Medicine highlights a disturbing correlation between rising temperatures in sub-Saharan Africa and an increased risk of perinatal deaths. The…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024 Full article
Climate 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 AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024 Full article
South 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,…
SourceSourceAugust 28, 2024 Full article
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Healthy 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…
SourceSourceAugust 2, 2024 Full article
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New 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…
SourceSourceJuly 24, 2024 Full article
Does 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…
SourceSourceJuly 10, 2024 Full article
New 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…
SourceSourceJune 24, 2024 Full article
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Scientists warn of potential pandemic as Arctic zombie viruses resurface in SiberiaScienceNews

Scientists warn of potential pandemic as Arctic zombie viruses resurface in Siberia

In a chilling development, scientists are sounding the alarm about the reemergence of ancient viruses from thawing permafrost in Siberia, raising fears of a potentially…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 22, 2024 Full article