All plants and animals need suitable conditions to survive. That means a certain amount of…
ENVIRONMENT
China Health Threats Likely to Increase Due to Heatwaves
Current health issues in China could be dwarfed by the future impacts of severe and…
Shutdown of Coal-Fired Plants in U.S. Saves Lives and Improves Crop Yields
The decommissioning of coal-fired power plants in the continental United States has reduced nearby pollution…
Air Pollution Can Worsen Bone Health
Some of the effects of air pollution on health are well documented -lung cancer, stroke,…
Pregnancy Hypertension Risk Increased by Traffic-Related Air Pollution
A new report from the National Toxicology Program (NTP) suggests that traffic-related air pollution increases…
Women Who Live near Green Space Are Less Likely to Be Overweight or Obese
Women who live less than 300 metres from green space may be at lower risk…
Warmer Temperatures Will Increase Arsenic Levels in Rice
People around the world consume rice in their daily diets. But in addition to its…
Hundreds of Environmental Health Professionals in Us Report Challenges, Research Needs
Hundreds of environmental health professionals across the nation report challenges and research needs in six…
Get Over It? When It Comes to Recycled Water, Consumers Won’t
If people are educated on recycled water, they may come to agree it’s perfectly safe…
Controlling the Immune System’s Brakes to Treat Cancer, Autoimmune Disorders
In the lab of Hongbo Chi, PhD (right), Hao Shi, PhD, and Nicole Chapman, PhD…
