Rush-hour traffic air raises blood pressure, study finds
A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has uncovered a significant health concern: exposure to unfiltered air during rush-hour traffic not...
Air pollution linked to heart attack risk in nonsmokers
A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2022 in Barcelona, Spain, has uncovered a concerning link between air pollution and heart...
Air pollution linked to higher risk of depression and anxiety
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry reveals a concerning link between long-term exposure to air pollutants and an increased risk of developing depression...
The hazards of hypothermia: Stay warm in cold weather
Winter brings many opportunities for cold-weather fun. But it can also bring dangerous temperatures. As you venture outdoors this season, take care to keep...
California’s ‘White Gold’ Rush: The risk of lithium mining in the Imperial Valley
In the southeastern part of California, there's a big buzz about something called "white gold."
This isn't about jewelry—it's about lithium, a super important ingredient...
Pesticides are linked to Parkinson’s disease, Study Finds
As the European Union renews the approval of the herbicide glyphosate for another decade, a new editorial paper published in the Journal of Parkinson's...
A mineral produced by plate tectonics has a global cooling effect, study finds
MIT geologists have found that a clay mineral on the seafloor, called smectite, has a surprisingly powerful ability to sequester carbon over millions of...
Air pollution from fossil fuels linked to 5.1 million deaths a year worldwide
Air pollution resulting from the use of fossil fuels in industry, power generation, and transportation is responsible for an estimated 5.1 million excess deaths...
Rush-hour traffic air can increase blood pressure, study finds
For over a century, American cities have grappled with the divisive impact of high-traffic roadways, such as interstate highways and bustling arterials, which have...
Air pollution in cars linked to high blood pressure
Air pollution from traffic is a growing concern for our health. It's not just about what we breathe outdoors; even inside our cars, we...