Environment & Health

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May 03 2023

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May 03 2023

Clouds carry drug-resistant bacteria across distances: study

A team of Canadian and French researchers found in a recent study that dark clouds carry drug-resistant bacteria over long distances, but say that the risks are likely low.

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Apr 18 2023

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Apr 18 2023

Perils of city life: Are villages better than cities for kids’ growth?

A 30-year global study, measuring the height and BMI of children and adolescents in 200 countries, reveals that the gap in growth between urban and rural areas has come down

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Apr 12 2023

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Apr 12 2023

Amazon Indigenous lands prevent disease, save billions: study

The protected reservations absorb thousands of tonnes of airborne pollution, saving $2 billion annually in healthcare costs for treating respiratory and cardiovascular diseases

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Apr 10 2023

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Apr 10 2023

Summer workout overhydration: How much water is safe?

Although it is important to stay hydrated during summer workout sessions, consuming too much water can have adverse effects, including overhydration and hyponatremia

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Apr 06 2023

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Apr 06 2023

Douse heat headaches coolly this summer

Summer’s here — and it is time to look out for heat headaches that accompany other banes of the season such as dehydration and heat rashes

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Apr 05 2023

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Apr 05 2023

How sun-damaged skin leads to basal cell carcinoma

Australian actor Hugh Jackman recently tweeted about a suspected relapse of basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer

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Mar 30 2023

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Mar 30 2023

Summer workout: Dodge the sun with indoor walking

Outdoor summer workouts, unless performed early in the morning or the late evening, can drain you out. A 20 to 30-minute indoor walking workout can help you maintain your step count while keeping you safe from the searing heat

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Mar 29 2023

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Mar 29 2023

Seven tips for a sound summer sleep

Summer is here and rising temperatures can affect the duration and quality of sleep. But a proper sleep environment and a consistent sleep schedule can help improve sleep quality, even during summer

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Mar 25 2023

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Mar 25 2023

What causes wheezing at night?

Wheezing can be annoying and come in the way of peaceful sleep. Several factors such as asthma and sleep apnea can cause it to flare up at night

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Mar 17 2023

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Mar 17 2023

Kenyan innovators turn e-waste to bio-robotic prosthetic arm

Two portraits of Albert Einstein, inspired a pair of self-taught innovators to build a bio-robotic prosthetic arm out of electronic scrap

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Feb 28 2023

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Feb 28 2023

Traffic noise and how to save hearing and health

Traffic noise not only overwhelms our hearing but it also affects our overall well-being.

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Feb 28 2023

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Feb 28 2023

Frostbite: The cold hard facts

Extreme cold, especially sub-zero temperatures, can freeze the skin and tissues. Mountaineers must be aware of how to prevent and manage frostbite

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Feb 13 2023

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Feb 13 2023

Long-term air pollution exposure raises depression risk: studies

Air pollution has already been linked to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases

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Feb 10 2023

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Feb 10 2023

Noise pollution: time to tame the invisible threat

Noise pollution is invisible but has visible effects on the mind, ear, and overall well-being

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Jan 23 2023

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Jan 23 2023

Greenland at its warmest in 1,000 years: study

Greenland's ice, global warming and increasing sea levels

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Jan 22 2023

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Jan 22 2023

Indoor pollution: when the air inside your home turns toxic

The effects of outdoor air pollutants on lung health are well known. But how safe is the air inside our own homes?

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Jan 19 2023

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Jan 19 2023

Asthma study sparks debate about safety of cooking with gas

New research links cooking with natural gas to around 12% of childhood asthma cases in the US

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Jan 19 2023

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Jan 19 2023

Ozone layer: how the hole was plugged

Ozone layer issue and how the world came together to fill the hole by undoing everything possible

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Jan 19 2023

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Jan 19 2023

Scientists sound alarm as ocean temperatures hit new record

Climate change has increased surface temperatures across the planet, leading to atmospheric instability and amplifying extreme weather events

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Jan 16 2023

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Jan 16 2023

Morning exercises to improve lung health

Doing simple, easy-to-do cardio exercises in the morning can keep lung health at an optimum level

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Jan 11 2023

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Jan 11 2023

Stay warm and sleep well during seasonal flu

Catching flu or viral infections during seasonal changes is common. Staying warm, hydrating and avoiding cold foods are key to sleeping well during these times