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Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in Africa
Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in AfricaNewsScience

Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in Africa

A recent study published in Nature Medicine highlights a disturbing correlation between rising temperatures in sub-Saharan Africa and an increased risk of perinatal deaths. The…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024 Full article
South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: report
South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: reportNews

South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: report

By Sara HUSSEIN | AFP Bangkok, Thailand - A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution,…
SourceSourceAugust 28, 2024 Full article
Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deaths
Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deathsScience

Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deaths

Incorporating humidity improves estimations of climate impacts on health. As climate change continues to impact global health, accurate models are essential for governments, medical institutions,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024 Full article
Increasing clinicians’ knowledge about climate change’s impact on health and healthcare sustainability
Increasing clinicians’ knowledge about climate change’s impact on health and healthcare sustainabilityClimate

Increasing clinicians’ knowledge about climate change’s impact on health and healthcare sustainability

By Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) An educational program emphasizing the relationship that climate change has with health and health care environmental sustainability was well-received by…
SourceSourceAugust 8, 2024 Full article
Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters
Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commutersNewsScience

Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters

Economically disadvantaged and racial minority groups have the highest exposure to fine particular matter during their home to work commutes. By PLOS New York City…
SourceSourceAugust 8, 2024 Full article
Disaster plant pathology: solutions to combat agricultural threats from disasters
Disaster plant pathology: solutions to combat agricultural threats from disastersClimate

Disaster plant pathology: solutions to combat agricultural threats from disasters

By American Phytopathological Society An often-overlooked component of natural and human-driven disasters is their potential to affect plant health and thus food security at domestic…
SourceSourceAugust 7, 2024 Full article
Future enterovirus outbreaks could be exacerbated by climate change
Future enterovirus outbreaks could be exacerbated by climate changeScience

Future enterovirus outbreaks could be exacerbated by climate change

By Brown University Outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), which causes fever and rash in young children, typically occur in the summer months.…
SourceSourceAugust 6, 2024 Full article
New study finds alarming rise in persistent ‘forever chemicals’ in pesticides
New study finds alarming rise in persistent ‘forever chemicals’ in pesticidesScience

New study finds alarming rise in persistent ‘forever chemicals’ in pesticides

PFAs from pesticide products detected in rivers, streams throughout United States. By Environmental Working Group A peer-reviewed study published today in the journal Environmental Health…
SourceSourceJuly 24, 2024 Full article
Warehousing industry increases health-harming pollutants
Warehousing industry increases health-harming pollutantsScience

Warehousing industry increases health-harming pollutants

First of a kind study shows an average 20% spike of nitrogen dioxide polluting the air for communities located near huge warehouses; people of color…
SourceSourceJuly 24, 2024 Full article
Research on human-centered indoor climate for health centers
Research on human-centered indoor climate for health centersClimate

Research on human-centered indoor climate for health centers

By Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Credit: HumanIC project | CC0 The European scientific project HumanIC, in which Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is…
SourceSourceJuly 18, 2024 Full article
New study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin
New study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skinScience

New study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin

By University of Birmingham A study of 17 commonly used synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through human…
SourceSourceJune 24, 2024 Full article