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...
Stay-at-home orders increase demand for eco-friendly interiors
Lockdowns have forced many to stay home. With all that time inside, you can’t help but pay close attention...
Crowds fill national park for Yellowstone reopening
As some of the biggest national parks start to reopen, visitors reassure themselves that it is safe to be outdoors....
FDA re-appropriates the term 'milk,' to potential benefit of dairy industry
In a potential blow to almond and soy milk producers, the FDA plans to crack down on the usage of the term "milk"...
'Water cremation' plans paused over fears liquefied remains could get in water system
The funeral industry could benefit from more environmentally friendly options. But some firms in the United Kingdom...
Scientists use banana skins to develop new cancer detection technique
Bananas are quite a magical fruit and they've been used for everything from "vegan leather" for wallets to durable bioplastics...
Some fragrances in the US may be made using urine, antifreeze and other awful ingredients
Next time you spritz on that knock-off designer perfume, beware: you may be spraying urine and antifreeze all over...
WonderSphere safely brings nature indoors for hospitalized children to enjoy
Many studies link exposure to nature to improved health and healing, but it’s risky to exposure immunocompromised...
Assisted living home replicates a friendly American neighborhood to help treat patient memory loss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKljUt642-g The Lantern operates three locations in the towns of Madison, South...
