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…
Air pollution mixtures linked to higher early preterm birth risk
Pregnancy puts higher oxygen demands on the body, so expectant mothers breathe significantly more air over the course…
#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…
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.…
Study finds indoor cats do not trigger child asthma flares
Asthma is the most common chronic disease and one of the main causes of hospitalization among children. 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…
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…
Deadly air: Which European countries have the worst PM 2.5 levels?
The country of la Dolce Vita has a serious environmental problem: it has the highest local PM2.5 concentrations,…
Smog in Phoenix and Salt Lake City? The E.P.A. Is Blaming Asia.
For decades, Phoenix has struggled with smog that gets trapped in its bowl-like topography and is detrimental to…
Climate change increases stroke risk through extreme weather and pollution
The World Stroke Organization is warning that climate change poses an escalating threat to brain health, with extreme…