Air pollution linked to early signs of heart damage
Long-term exposure to air pollution may lead to early heart damage, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.
Researchers found that fine...
Earth’s freshwater is disappearing fast—and it’s worse than we thought
A major new global study reveals that Earth’s freshwater is vanishing at a pace never seen before.
Using more than 22 years of satellite data,...
Common plastic chemical linked to many heart deaths worldwide
A new study suggests that a chemical used in making plastic household items may have contributed to over 356,000 deaths from heart disease worldwide...
Air pollution may raise dementia risk, study finds
Dementia is a brain condition that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It mostly affects older adults, but younger people can also develop...
Chemical used in industry may be linked to Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from the University of Rochester and other institutions are studying how a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, might be connected to Parkinson’s disease....
New smart sensor could sniff out indoor pollution—and heals itself
Many everyday items in your home—from candles and cleaning sprays to furniture and cosmetics—can release formaldehyde, a colorless, odorless gas that may pose health...
Stretchable smart sensor could spot water pollution in just a blink
Clean water is essential for our health, food, cities, and industries.
Yet, detecting water pollution quickly and accurately remains a big challenge—especially in places without...
Could chemicals in our environment be causing obesity?
Since 1975, the number of people around the world living with obesity has nearly tripled. That’s a worrying fact reported by the World Health...
Global warming may double sleep apnea burden worldwide, study warns
A groundbreaking new study by sleep researchers at Flinders University has revealed that rising global temperatures may significantly worsen sleep apnea, a common and...
Smart memory devices that melt away in water could help tackle e-waste
As technology becomes a bigger part of our everyday lives, so does the problem of electronic waste.
From smartwatches and fitness trackers to medical patches...