Wildfire Smoke: Here's How This Air Pollution Driver Poses Significant Health Risks

Medicine & Technology May 17, 2024

Wildfire smoke is one of the primary drivers of air pollution in some areas, and it is very dangerous to health. Read to learn more.

High Noise Exposure Levels Due to Military Attack Jets Could Be Posing Health Risks to Around 74,000 People in Washington State, Study Reveals

May 16, 2024

Up to 74,000 people could be threatened by the rumbling noise emitted by the Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack craft. Read to learn more.

US FDA May Propose Ban on Hair-Straightening Chemical Products Due to Associated Health Risks

Oct 16, 2023

The FDA's ban proposal will specifically target hair-straightening chemical products that contain formaldehyde and other chemicals that release this chemical. Read to learn more.

Women with Poor Iodine Levels Possible to Have Kids with Impaired Neurological Conditions, Pilot Study Shows

Apr 23, 2021

Research recently found that women with poor iodine levels are likely to have kids with impaired neurological conditions.

More Than Two Hours of Watching TV Result in Severe Health Risks

Jul 23, 2020

Several studies have focused on the effects of television and device screen time on children more than adults. In two studies from the UK, scientists have determined that more than two hours of screen time and couch potato tendencies result in severe health risk and deteriorating memory.

Thirdhand Smoke: First Victims Are Moviegoers

Mar 07, 2020

Often, tobacco residue on people's skin, clothing, and hair is an essential concern for public health.

Sleep Deprivation is as Dangerous as Starvation, Says Experts

Jun 18, 2019

Lack of sleep can cause early death, cancer, stroke and more according to studies.

Air Pollution Significantly Increases the Danger of Premature Deaths

Jun 18, 2019

The USF study suggests that chronic hypertension may remodel airway sensory nerves controlling the pulmonary-cardiac reflex that helps defend the body against physical damage from air pollution

New Study Recommends Regulation on Low-Priced Alcopops that Pose High Risk Especially for Youth

Jun 12, 2019

Regulatory agencies should reduce the availability and alcohol-by-volume of these products and increase their retail price to reduce and prevent unsafe alcohol consumption

Families With Higher Socioeconomic Position is Associated to Greater Exposure to Several Environmental Chemical Contaminants

May 13, 2019

Similarly, children from families with a higher social position had a higher risk of exposure to organochlorine compounds per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), mercury, arsenic, and bisphenol A

Smoking Marijuana vs. Smoking Tobacco: Which is More Harmful?

Apr 08, 2019

The debate rages on.

MIT Study Confirms That Light Rains Carry Aerosols, Bacteria & Viruses

Mar 10, 2017

Light to moderate rains are releasing fizz of clouds from the soil and make aerosols, bacteria and viruses airborne.

Health Watch: 'Gluten-Free Foods' Endanger Health Due To High Levels Of Toxic Metals Content

Feb 20, 2017

Americans are worried for there is already an increase of 67 percent from 2013 to 2015 about people who eat gluten-free foods. This threatens the health department of the US and if possible, they would likely to adapt the Europe regulation with this matter.

Processed Meat Products linked to Cancer

Oct 27, 2015

People have been used to eat processed meat products but is not aware of the danger it causes.