Environment

Heat can take its toll on mental health

In a new study, researchers found that hot days increase the probability that an average adult in the U.S. will report bad mental health. Moreover,...

BPA-free products may hurt heart function within minutes of exposure

Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in plastic products, can be found in plastics used for food packaging, including liners for metal cans and...

Widely used pesticide products may increase heart disease death risk

Pyrethroids are among the list of commonly used insecticides with the largest market share and they constitute the majority of commercial household insecticides. They are...

Electric cars better for climate in 95% of the world

Fears that electric cars could actually increase carbon emissions are unfounded in almost all parts of the world, new research shows. Media reports have regularly...

What causes an ice age to end?

New University of Melbourne research has revealed that ice ages over the last million years ended when the tilt angle of the Earth's axis...

Your community could influence how long you’ll live

In a new study, researchers found while lifestyle choices and genetics go a long way toward predicting longevity, certain community characteristics also play important...

Smokers carry harmful compounds on their skin and clothes

In a new study, researchers found that people can carry hazardous compounds from cigarette smoke that cling to their bodies and clothes and then...

Air pollution may lead to poor kidney health

In a new study, researchers found that people living in areas with higher levels of air pollution faced higher risks of developing kidney disease. It's...

Extreme weather could push the U.S. into recession

Without better knowledge of the risk, the average energy investor can only hope that the next extreme event won’t trigger a sudden correction, according...

Not all BPA-free products are safe, study shows

In a new study, researchers found that using "BPA-free" plastic products could be as harmful to human health -- including a developing brain --...