Health + Wellness

Medical Schools in Europe to Train on Climate Change-Related Illnesses

Medical Schools in Europe to Train on Climate Change-Related Illnesses

A network of universities across Europe has launched an initiative to train medical students on climate change-related illnesses as well as provide education on more sustainable healthcare. The initiative includes 25 universities that have formed the European Network on Climate & Health Education (ENCHE), which will incorporate climate change education into the existing curriculum. The […]

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    3 States Call on EPA to Regulate PFAS Air Emissions

    3 States Call on EPA to Regulate PFAS Air Emissions

    In an effort to tackle the air emissions from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever chemicals,” the environmental agencies of New Mexico, North Carolina and New Jersey have petitioned the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand the Clean Air Act’s list of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) to include four specific PFAS compounds. PFAS […]

    Could Living Near More Trees Boost Your Heart?

    Could Living Near More Trees Boost Your Heart?

    Living in a neighborhood with a high concentration of trees could significantly lower levels of inflammation and, importantly, decrease the risk of heart disease, new research from Green Heart Louisville’s first wave of clinical research from its HEAL study shows. Aruni Bhatnagar, the medical professor and cardiology researcher at the University of Louisville who is […]

    Global Water-Related Conflicts Reached a Record High in 2023, Report Finds

    Global Water-Related Conflicts Reached a Record High in 2023, Report Finds

    According to a new report from the nonprofit Pacific Institute, violent conflicts over water increased sharply in 2023. The report found there were nearly 350 water-related conflicts globally last year, a record high. The latest update to Pacific Institute’s Water Conflict Chronology has revealed a huge increase in the number of water-related conflicts in 2023 […]

    Researchers Detect ‘Alarming’ Levels of Microplastics in Human Brain Samples

    Researchers Detect ‘Alarming’ Levels of Microplastics in Human Brain Samples

    It’s well-known that microplastics are pervasive, with scientists finding microplastics in testicular tissue, lungs and even blood. But now, researchers have discovered microplastic pieces in samples of the human brain at higher levels than expected. In a new pre-printed study published early by the National Library of Medicine, scientists analyzed plastic content in the livers, […]

    1,600 Gallons of Toxic Firefighting Foam Spilled in Maine

    1,600 Gallons of Toxic Firefighting Foam Spilled in Maine

    More than 1,600 gallons of firefighting foam were discharged by a malfunctioning fire suppression system at the Brunswick Executive Airport, formerly the Brunswick Naval Air Station, in Maine on Monday. According to WBUR, the foam was released in an airport hangar by a malfunctioning system early on Monday. After it discharged, the foam ran off […]

    Massachusetts to Phase Out Toxic PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Firefighting Gear

    Massachusetts to Phase Out Toxic PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Firefighting Gear

    Governor of Massachusetts Maura Healey has signed a new law to phase out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the protective gear firefighters wear. PFAS “forever chemicals” do not break down in the environment and have been associated with serious health problems, including liver and thyroid issues, immune system disruption, cancer and reproductive harm. They […]