Clean-air advocates say wood smoke being overlooked as Victoria ditches gas
Clean-air advocates say the Victorian government is failing to address pollution from wood heaters as its gas substitute…
India’s slower warming may be a mirage, with pollution particles and clouds masking the heat
Compared with many other tropical land areas, India saw a slower rise in temperature from 2001 to 2024…
Earth’s atmosphere is 10% less dusty, UCLA study says, and that may be adding to warming
A recent UCLA study found that the air around the planet carried less desert dust from 2003 to…
Wildfire smoke may be more harmful than other air pollution, two Mount Sinai studies find
As climate change drives more frequent and intense wildfires, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount…
China faces rising lung cancer deaths driven by aging population
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death both globally and in China, accounting for roughly 40%…
Physical Activity Paradox: Why Some Exercise Raises Dementia Risk While Leisure Workouts Protect the Brain
Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why…
#400 ‒ AMA #87: Environmental pollution and longevity: air pollution, noise, light, EMFs, and practical strategies to mitigate health risks
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter explores the evidence behind environmental pollution and its impact on…
Heat can thicken blood, and dirty air may quietly strain the heart
Hot weather and dirty air may be putting more stress on the body than many people realize, especially…
WHO updates guidelines to reduce risk of dementia worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia,…
The Ozone Hole’s Earliest Cause Wasn’t CFCs After All
When researchers first discovered the Antarctic ozone hole in 1985, it was a shock to the scientific community.…
Forward bending at work may raise miscarriage risk during pregnancy
Bending forwards, and to a lesser extent, walking a lot at work in early pregnancy, may raise the…
Blood protein signature can predict lung cancer risk before diagnosis
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and University College London (UCL), funded by Cancer Research UK and the…