Odour Pollution Is Quietly Damaging Millions of Lives
Most of us have experienced it the gut-turning wave of a rubbish dump, a sewage plant, or rotting food. We wrinkle our noses and move on. But for millions of people living near industrial waste sites, that experience never ends. And scientists are increasingly finding that it may be doing more damage than we think. […]
Researchers uncover a disturbing connection between wildfire smoke and stroke that demands attention
A major new study has drawn a direct line between wildfire smoke and increased stroke risk in older adults, adding to a growing body of evidence that the health consequences of wildfires extend well beyond the flames themselves. The research, published in the European Heart Journal, examined nearly 25 million Americans aged 65 and older […]
Bisphenol A could be one of depression’s most overlooked triggers
It is in the water bottles people carry to the gym, the food containers stacked in kitchen cabinets, and the packaging wrapped around everyday groceries. Bisphenol A, widely known as BPA, has been a fixture of modern life for decades. But a new study is raising uncomfortable questions about what that constant low-level exposure might […]
How common plastic chemical BPA may trigger depression
It is in the water bottle you bring to the gym, the food containers stacked in your kitchen cabinet, and the packaging wrapped around your groceries. Bisphenol A widely known as BPA has been woven into the fabric of daily life for decades. Now, a new study is raising deeply uncomfortable questions about what that […]
Reusable antimicrobial masks have a dark side that scientists are finally exposing
Reusable antimicrobial masks were celebrated as a smarter, greener alternative to disposable face coverings. They were marketed as longer lasting, better performing, and kinder to the planet. But new research is complicating that story in ways that are difficult to ignore. A study published in the journal Environment and Health finds that washable masks containing […]