Aspirin may protect your lungs from air pollution
In a new study, researchers for the first time found that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin may prevent the harm of air pollution...
Make neighborhoods green for heart health? The idea is taking root
Neighborhoods filled with trees, grass and other flora not only improve the air and clear the mind – they also can reduce heart disease...
Green spaces may help lower your risk of metabolic syndrome
In a new study, researchers green spaces linked to a lower risk of metabolic syndrome.
The finding provides further evidence on the health benefits of...
Shared electric scooters aren’t the greenest way to get around
Shared electric scooters, or e-scooters, may be greener than most cars, but they can be less green than several other options, according to new...
Air pollution linked to high risks of bipolar disorder, depression
In a new study, researchers found a strong link between exposure to environmental pollution and higher risks of neuropsychiatric disorders.
They found in the United...
Hurricanes, Fires, Floods: How to be fully prepared
As people prepare for the wild winds and heavy rain that Hurricane Dorian may bring, you may be wondering what to do if disaster...
The amazon rainforest has been burning for weeks. Here’s why that matters.
It’s a giant air filter nearly as vast as the contiguous U.S. And it’s been burning for weeks.
Covering extensive territory in Brazil, Peru, Colombia,...
Green space is good for your mental health, the nearer the better
In a new study, researchers found living within 300m of urban green space such as parks, nature reserves or play areas is associated with...
Arctic could be iceless in September if global temperatures increase 2 degrees
Arctic sea ice could disappear completely through September each summer if average global temperatures increase by as little as 2 degrees, according to a...
Natural-gas leaks are important source of greenhouse gas emissions in Los Angeles
In discussions of anthropogenic climate change, carbon dioxide generally gets the spotlight, but it is not the only greenhouse gas spewed into the atmosphere...