“We should take a more relaxed approach to sleep”News
SourceNovember 25, 2024
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“We should take a more relaxed approach to sleep”
By Peter Rüegg | ETH Zurich Sleep problems have become a widespread issue. In a new popular science book and in an interview with ETH…

New compound discovered in drinking water raises questions about potential health risksScience
Adrian AlexandreNovember 23, 2024
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New compound discovered in drinking water raises questions about potential health risks
A collaborative effort by researchers in the United States and Switzerland has led to the identification of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water.…

Migratory birds are carrying invasive ticks that may spread diseases globallyScience
Adrian AlexandreNovember 18, 2024
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Migratory birds are carrying invasive ticks that may spread diseases globally
Ticks are crossing borders on the wings of migratory birds, potentially carrying pathogens into new regions. Rising global temperatures linked to the climate crisis are…

Gen Z workers: values matter, and so does financial securityScience
SourceNovember 18, 2024
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Gen Z workers: values matter, and so does financial security
Born from 1995 to 2012, Gen Z is motivated by financial pragmatism, personal achievement, and values-driven work distinctive from older generations. Despite appearances and tongue-wagging…

Rainforest protection improves air quality and saves livesScience
Muser NewsDeskNovember 15, 2024
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Rainforest protection improves air quality and saves lives
Protecting the Amazon rainforest is delivering critical benefits for human health, as new research reveals that conservation efforts reduce air pollution and lower rates of…

Climate Science Digest: November 13, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 13, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 13, 2024
Air pollution exposure may be associated with eczema Data from hundreds of thousands of U.S. adults suggests that each zip code increase of 10 µm/m3…

New global push to merge climate and violence prevention policies for a safer futureClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreNovember 12, 2024
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New global push to merge climate and violence prevention policies for a safer future
In an effort to address two major crises simultaneously, researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the London School of Hygiene and…

Climate Science Digest: November 11, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 12, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 11, 2024
Private energy alternatives pose complex implications for U.S. electric grid With climate change intensifying the frequency of extreme weather events, public electrical grids in the…

Why health and price, not sustainability, drive US meat consumption choicesNewsScience
SourceNovember 8, 2024
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Why health and price, not sustainability, drive US meat consumption choices
Rutgers University - Environmental sustainability isn’t a major factor influencing meat consumption decisions for most Americans, despite increasing awareness of the climate impacts of red…

Pollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungsScience
Adrian AlexandreNovember 3, 2024
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Pollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungs
Growing up in areas with high levels of air pollution may affect more than children’s physical health - it could be impacting their ability to…

Climate Science Digest: November 3, 2024NewsScience
Muser NewsDeskNovember 3, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 3, 2024
Salton Sea dust linked to high child asthma rates USC research highlights a worsening health crisis for children near California's shrinking Salton Sea, where dust…

Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in JapanScience
SourceNovember 1, 2024
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Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in Japan
Scientists report that upgrading the insulation in new homes is a cost-effective method for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. During winter, cold indoor temperatures…

Climate change driving ‘record threats to health’: reportNews
SourceOctober 30, 2024
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Climate change driving ‘record threats to health’: report
By Daniel Lawler | AFP Paris, France - Climate change poses a growing threat to human health in a variety of record-breaking ways, a major…

Tinned tuna contaminated with mercury: NGOsNews
SourceOctober 29, 2024
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Tinned tuna contaminated with mercury: NGOs
Paris, France | AFP - Tinned tuna in many European countries is contaminated with dangerous levels of mercury, according to two environment pressure groups who…

Science’s key role in addressing global crisesNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
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Science’s key role in addressing global crises
A new paper published in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation highlights the critical role of science in tackling global crises, calling for a more engaged and…

Greater investment in climate services for health urged as climate threats intensifyNews
Adrian AlexandreOctober 21, 2024
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Greater investment in climate services for health urged as climate threats intensify
As global climate challenges escalate, calls for increased investment in climate services for health are gaining momentum. At the recent World Health Summit in Berlin,…

Microplastics detected in dolphin breathScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 17, 2024
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Microplastics detected in dolphin breath
U.S. researchers have found microplastic particles in the breath of wild bottlenose dolphins, suggesting that inhalation could be a significant route of exposure to these…

Electric vehicle adoption could save billions in health costs by 2050Science
Adrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024
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Electric vehicle adoption could save billions in health costs by 2050
A recent study from the University of Toronto suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., along with a transition to renewable…

Making food safer and sustainableFacts
Adrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024
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Making food safer and sustainable
As World Food Day approaches on October 16, global food systems face urgent calls for transformation to ensure sustainable and safe nutrition for all. The…

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 41, 2024NewsScience
SourceOctober 13, 2024
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 41, 2024
Strong contribution from sensible heat to global precipitation increase in climate models is not supported by observational based data It has previously been shown that…

How personal care products impact indoor air qualityScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 11, 2024
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How personal care products impact indoor air quality
A study by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has highlighted the significant effects of personal care products on indoor air quality. The research, published…

Extreme rainfall poses growing health risksScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 10, 2024
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Extreme rainfall poses growing health risks
An international study led by Helmholtz Munich has shed new light on the health impacts of extreme rainfall events, revealing that such weather patterns significantly…

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 40, 2024Science
SourceOctober 6, 2024
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 40, 2024
The impact of environmental shocks due to climate change on intimate partner violence: A structural equation model of data from 156 countries Climate change-related landslides,…

Environmental well-being: a key to women’s health across culturesScience
SourceOctober 3, 2024
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Environmental well-being: a key to women’s health across cultures
Global evidence has revealed that women’s environmental quality of life is key to their overall quality of life and health, according to a study published…
