Environment

Why you should have plants in your home

Common houseplants such as peace lily and ivy can provide health benefits by improving air quality around the home, finds a new report from...

Your city’s air may play a big role in your heart health

In a recent study, researchers find that Healthy people exposed to even low levels of air pollution over a handful of years developed enlarged...

Air pollution may be linked to high dementia risk

In a new study, researchers find air pollution may be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia. This is a London-based observational study. Air pollution...

Air pollution may harm your cognitive function

Recently, scientists have found that air pollution could harm not only our physical health but also mental functions. One study from Beijing Normal University in...

Toxic metal may play a role in autism development

In a recent study, researchers find that environmental metal and metalloid pollution (lead, mercury, aluminum, and arsenic) may induce autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The finding...
For heart health, environment really matters

For heart health, environment really matters

In a new research project including three studies, researchers find that current extreme-weather warning may not be sufficient to protect people and that owning...
low level of air pollution, heart change

Even low air pollution is linked to serious changes in the heart

In a new UK study, researchers find that people exposed to air pollution levels well within UK guidelines have changes in the structure of...
As globe warms up, heatwave deaths will steadily rise by 2080

As globe warms up, heatwave deaths will steadily rise by 2080

In a recent international study led by Monash University in Australia, researchers find that If people cannot adapt to future climate temperatures, heatwave deaths...
Air pollution- New risk factor for diabetes

Air pollution: New risk factor for diabetes

In a recent study, researchers find that outdoor air pollution is linked to an increased risk of diabetes globally. The findings suggest that reducing pollution...
power grid energy storage

Scientists find low-cost energy storage solutions for wind, water, and solar energy

Renewable energy, such as solar, wind, and water energy, plays an important role in the future global energy supply. However, the availability of these...