Environment

Air pollution exposure linked to greater risk of severe COVID-19

Scientists from Germany found that long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to a greater risk of severe COVID-19. They found that people living in...

How gas stoves pollute your home

Many of us love our gas stoves. But unfortunately, they can create indoor pollution levels that exceed legal outdoor pollution levels. This video dives into the...

Air pollution linked to more severe COVID-19

Scientists from the University of California San Diego found that some common air pollutants, such as ground-level ozone, are associated with more severe outcomes...

Bad air day: Air quality and your health

In many parts of the country, summer has the worst air quality of any season. When the forecast says it’s a code red day for...

Many eco-friendly products for children contain toxic PFAS chemicals

Scientists from Silent Spring Institute found many children's products, including those with green certifications, contain harmful PFAS chemicals that were not listed on the...

Hidden hazards: clearing out toxins in the home

Some hazards in the home are easy to see. Like a loose electrical socket. Or torn carpet on the stairs. But others are harder to...

How can we safely drink water we’ve flushed down our toilets

Sure, drinking toilet water sounds gross, but with the right cleaning methods we can turn the dirtiest water you can think of back into...

Living in a green area could boost your cognitive function

Cognitive function in middle age is a strong predictor of whether a person may develop dementia later in life. Scientists from Boston University found that...

Exposure to high-powered microwave may cause brain damage

Recently, scientists from Texas A&M University found reveals that exposure to certain extremely high-powered microwave and radio frequencies may result in high stresses within the brain. The...

Air pollution may cause heart attack within an hour, study finds

Scientists from Fudan University found that exposure to air pollutants – even at levels below World Health Organization air quality guidelines – may trigger...