High PFAS levels associated with breastfeeding issues
A study of 1,286 pregnant women found that those with high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
Climate change is the biggest public health issue
More than 220 of the world’s top public health and medical journals have published a joint plea for...
Fine particulate air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
Researchers at the University of Washington have found a relationship between increased levels of fine particle...
New study reveals tree disparities across the US
As anybody who has ever sat under a tree has noticed, these tall, leafy plants provide shade. But what about people...
Potentially harmful PFAS found in makeup products sold in North America
Potentially harmful traces of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals", have...
Some national parks will require reservations this summer
As people plan summer vacations while navigating COVID-19, many are looking toward the great outdoor spaces of...
Living near Superfund sites could shorten life expectancy by 1 year
Millions of Americans are exposed to toxic waste by living close to Superfund sites. There are more than 1,300...
Concern arises over increased use of antimicrobials in building materials
A joint statement released by leading green construction organizations has raised concerns about the increasing...
Deforestation contributes to disease outbreaks, study says
A recent paper published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science has established that there is a connection between...
Microplastics could affect the healing process for COVID-19 patients
A new study reveals that microplastics from textiles could make it harder for lungs of those impacted by health...
Climate change increases pollen and worsens allergies
If you feel like you’re going through hankies faster than ever, you’re not just imagining it. Climate change...
Air pollution could increase risk of irreversible blindness
A study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology has revealed that exposure to air pollution increases...
New WWF report says plant-based diets could help conserve and restore nature
On Friday, October 9, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released a report detailing how the world can meet the nutritional...
New study outlines ways to prevent future pandemics
The coronavirus pandemic has left the world devastated in many ways. Besides the deaths the pandemic has caused,...
Mount Rushmore fireworks display sparks concerns
Despite a decade-long ban on fireworks at Mount Rushmore on environmental and public health grounds, President...
