In the summer heat, know how to recognize and prevent heat stroke
The long, hot days of summer are here.
While that can mean lots of fun in the sun for some, experts warn the extra warmth...
Extreme heat warning: Keep cool to be heart-healthy when temperatures rise
Mother nature is at it again as record high temperatures are bringing summer heat early this year around much of the U.S., and the...
These neighborhoods may be bad for your surgical recovery
Researchers from Michigan Medicine and other institutions have discovered that living in an under-resourced neighborhood might impact a person's recovery from surgery, regardless of...
How our groundwater use actually tilts the Earth!
According to a study from Seoul National University, by pumping large amounts of groundwater, we've managed to nudge the Earth's spin!
Hotter days and pollution linked to increased dog bites, study finds
A recent study published in Scientific Reports suggests that dog bites may occur more frequently on hotter and more polluted days.
The invisible enemies: how everyday metals can hurt your heart
In our daily lives, we often come across many hidden dangers. One of these dangers is certain metals, like lead, cadmium, and arsenic.
These metals...
Hidden ice melt in Himalayan glaciers, shows study
A new study reveals that the mass loss of lake-terminating glaciers in the Great Himalayas has been significantly underestimated.
Wildfire smoke FAQ: What’s happening with air quality right now and why? What are...
With wildfire smoke affecting most of North America, what are the best ways to minimize the health impacts of air pollution under climate change?
Here...
Wildfire smoke increases risk for heart disease
As wildfires spread across southern Canada, smoke from those fires drifts into the U.S., causing increased health risks.
The American Heart Association warns that exposure...
Unseen dangers: how air pollution and dementia connect
Men who were exposed to more PM2.5 and NO2 in their 40s and 50s had poorer mental abilities later on. This effect was even more noticeable for those who had the APOE-4 gene.