What, Exactly Are Nanoplastics And How Can We Avoid Them?
Nanoplastics, even smaller than microplastics, pose serious environmental and health risks due to their ability to penetrate living organisms. [ more ]
I'm a GP: Here are my 3 top tips to help you quit vaping for good
Dr. Katie Tryon, Director of Health and Strategy at Vitality, offers tips to quit vaping. Vapers often underestimate risks and face negative health impacts. Peer influence and appeal contribute to vaping trends. [ more ]
Pregnant women in Indiana show fourfold increase in toxic weedkiller in urine study
Pregnant women in Indiana are showing increased levels of a toxic weedkiller in their urine, coinciding with an increase in the use of the chemical in agriculture.
The study found that 70% of pregnant women tested had the herbicide dicamba in their urine, up from 28% in a previous study from 2010-12. Concentrations of the chemical also increased more than fourfold. [ more ]
Exclusive: Maui wildfire survivors face soaring rates of depression and lung problems study
Rates of depression, respiratory problems, and kidney abnormalities are soaring among survivors of the Maui wildfire.
The University of Hawaii is conducting a 10-year study to track and address the health impacts of the wildfire on residents.
Initial findings show that almost half of participants reported worse health since the wildfires, with high rates of depression and respiratory issues. [ more ]
Economic inequality is detrimental, with the affluent 1% capturing a disproportionate share of global wealth and emitting high levels of carbon dioxide.
Income inequality leads to societal dysfunction, impacting various aspects like health, crime rates, and overall well-being. [ more ]
As climate hazards converge, more Californians are living in harm's way
Exposure to both wildfire smoke and extreme heat simultaneously can lead to increased hospitalizations for heart and respiratory problems in California.
The most vulnerable communities, with lower incomes, denser housing, and less access to health insurance, are disproportionately affected by the combined hazards. [ more ]