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…
Long-term exposure to air pollution associated with lower semantic memory
A new study by researchers at UC Davis Health and Kaiser Permanente found that higher exposure to very small air…
China Cleaning Up Its Pollution Might Have Sped Up Climate Change
You wouldn’t think cleaning up pollution would have the opposite effect of making things worse, but that may…
Air pollution linked to rising kidney disease hospitalization risks
A study supported by FAPESP and published in the journal Scientific Reports showed a strong correlation between the concentration of…
Air Pollution Increases Post-Surgical Risks
Exposure to fine particulate matter in the week before surgery is associated with higher rates of pneumonia, sepsis,…