#health-impact
#health-impact

fromMail Online

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics found in everyday items pose serious health risks, as indicated by predictive imagery.

13 hours ago

Environment

The hidden cost of Indonesia's nickel boom DW 04/30/2025

The nickel mining by Harita Group on Obi Island has caused severe water contamination, affecting local drinking water and health.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

An expert in how microplastics affect our health does 6 things to avoid them at home

Microplastics found in the human body prompt urgent need to understand their health impacts.

Limiting exposure to microplastics at home is advised while more research is conducted.

fromMail Online

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics found in everyday items pose serious health risks, as indicated by predictive imagery.

13 hours ago

Environment

The hidden cost of Indonesia's nickel boom DW 04/30/2025

The nickel mining by Harita Group on Obi Island has caused severe water contamination, affecting local drinking water and health.

fromBusiness Insider

more#environmental-pollution

Miscellaneous

An expert in how microplastics affect our health does 6 things to avoid them at home

Microplastics found in the human body prompt urgent need to understand their health impacts.

Limiting exposure to microplastics at home is advised while more research is conducted.

fromSFGATE

2 days ago

Environment

The Dramatic Effect That Buying a House in These 'Hot' States Will Have on Your DNA

Extreme heat accelerates biological aging in older adults, particularly in hotter regions like Phoenix.

fromwww.bbc.com

6 days ago

Mental health

'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'

Peanut allergies can cause severe and life-threatening reactions, leading to constant anxiety for those affected.

#climate-change

Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn

Climate change has led to 50 additional days of dangerous temperatures in 2023, raising health risks and economic losses globally.

Heat-Related Deaths in the US Rose 117 Percent Between 1999 and 2023

Climate change is leading to significantly increased heat-related deaths in the U.S., with a 117% rise from 1999 to 2023.

Digital life

Heat Contributed to 47,000 Deaths in Europe Last Year, but Relief Programs Helped

Europe witnessed over 47,000 heat-related deaths in 2023, highlighting the crucial need for climate adaptation measures to mitigate fatalities.

Report forecasts climate change to drive rise in heart disease

Climate change significantly worsens cardiovascular health, with nearly 50,000 years of healthy life lost annually in Australia due to extreme heat.

fromwww.thisislocallondon.co.uk

COP 29's impact on the health and future of the next generation

Young people are crucial to climate policy but often feel excluded from decisions that impact their future health and environment.

fromwww.npr.org

2 weeks ago

Mental health

How climate change is making hay fever more miserable

Climate change is causing longer pollen seasons and worsening hay fever symptoms for allergy sufferers.

Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn

Climate change has led to 50 additional days of dangerous temperatures in 2023, raising health risks and economic losses globally.

Heat-Related Deaths in the US Rose 117 Percent Between 1999 and 2023

Climate change is leading to significantly increased heat-related deaths in the U.S., with a 117% rise from 1999 to 2023.

Digital life

Heat Contributed to 47,000 Deaths in Europe Last Year, but Relief Programs Helped

Europe witnessed over 47,000 heat-related deaths in 2023, highlighting the crucial need for climate adaptation measures to mitigate fatalities.

Report forecasts climate change to drive rise in heart disease

Climate change significantly worsens cardiovascular health, with nearly 50,000 years of healthy life lost annually in Australia due to extreme heat.

fromwww.thisislocallondon.co.uk

COP 29's impact on the health and future of the next generation

Young people are crucial to climate policy but often feel excluded from decisions that impact their future health and environment.

fromwww.npr.org

2 weeks ago

Mental health

How climate change is making hay fever more miserable

Climate change is causing longer pollen seasons and worsening hay fever symptoms for allergy sufferers.

more#climate-change

fromNew York Post

3 weeks ago

SF food

Men in Tanzania switched from an African diet to a Western one - here's what happened to their bodies

Dietary changes can cause rapid and significant health effects, especially when switching from a traditional to a Western diet.

Short-term exposure to a Western diet leads to weight gain and increased inflammatory markers, with some effects persisting after returning to traditional eating.

fromKqed

4 weeks ago

OMG science

5 of the Grossest House Pests We've Ever Filmed | KQED

Dust contains an ecosystem primarily made of skin flakes and dust mites that can impact human health.

Even clean homes are home to over 100 species of microscopic creatures.

Dust mites produce waste that can irritate lungs and worsen asthma.

Dust mites made a jump from bird nests to human homes as society evolved.

Public health

fromwww.npr.org

This may be the most lead polluted place on Earth. Is there any hope?

Lead poisoning in Kabwe, Zambia, affects children severely, demonstrating the long-term impact of industrial pollution on health and community.

#daylight-saving-time

US news

fromtime.com

When Do the Clocks Move Forward in the U.S.? Your 2025 Guide to Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time sparks debate over its health impacts and the push for permanency in the U.S.

fromwww.bostonherald.com

Health

Daylight saving time ends next weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects

Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. on Nov. 3, leading to darker afternoons but an extra hour of sleep.

Europe politics

Europe goes into daylight saving time despite controversy DW 03/30/2025

Daylight saving time remains contentious in Europe due to its perceived impact on health and economy, sparking discussions about its relevance today.

US news

fromtime.com

When Do the Clocks Move Forward in the U.S.? Your 2025 Guide to Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time sparks debate over its health impacts and the push for permanency in the U.S.

fromwww.bostonherald.com

Health

Daylight saving time ends next weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects

Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. on Nov. 3, leading to darker afternoons but an extra hour of sleep.

more#daylight-saving-time

Europe politics

Europe goes into daylight saving time despite controversy DW 03/30/2025

Daylight saving time remains contentious in Europe due to its perceived impact on health and economy, sparking discussions about its relevance today.

UK politics

Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts

Cuts to disability benefits may lead to higher costs for local councils and strain on care services.

from24/7 Wall St.

NYC parents

The City With the Highest Poverty Rate in Every State

The U.S. poverty rate has decreased significantly over the past decade but still affects 41 million Americans.

#air-pollution

Artificial intelligence

AI Linked to Growing Cancer Risk

AI data centers greatly harm public health, causing pollution-related diseases and financial burdens on communities.

NYC politics

fromCity Limits

Bill Aims to Curb Truck Traffic Pollution From Mega-Warehouses That Move Your Packages

New legislation aims to hold companies accountable for toxic emissions from warehouses.

The indirect source rule seeks to mitigate air pollution from truck traffic in low-income communities.

fromWIRED

Miscellaneous

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

Delhi is facing its worst air pollution in eight years, with PM2.5 levels spiking dangerously high.

London

Havering Council facing legal action over fires at toxic landfill site in Rainham

Havering Council faces legal action over delayed response to an illegal landfill site causing serious health risks for local residents.

Artificial intelligence

AI Linked to Growing Cancer Risk

AI data centers greatly harm public health, causing pollution-related diseases and financial burdens on communities.

NYC politics

fromCity Limits

Bill Aims to Curb Truck Traffic Pollution From Mega-Warehouses That Move Your Packages

New legislation aims to hold companies accountable for toxic emissions from warehouses.

The indirect source rule seeks to mitigate air pollution from truck traffic in low-income communities.

fromWIRED

Miscellaneous

Can Artificial Rain, Drones, or Satellites Clean Toxic Air?

Delhi is facing its worst air pollution in eight years, with PM2.5 levels spiking dangerously high.

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

London

Havering Council facing legal action over fires at toxic landfill site in Rainham

Havering Council faces legal action over delayed response to an illegal landfill site causing serious health risks for local residents.

How Trump's cuts to U.S. biomedical research will slash jobs and kill life-saving cures

Funding cuts threaten biomedical research jobs and patient health across America.

Rural patients may miss critical therapies due to cuts in research budgets.

Research funding destabilization affects both red and blue states.

London politics

Croydon family of asthma sufferers left with damp and mould for 39 months

Poor landlord response to damp and mould aggravated health issues for a vulnerable family in Croydon.

#microplastics

Everyday cooking

Three essential things to know about microplastics and how to avoid them

Microplastics are pervasive in food systems and kitchens, making complete avoidance nearly impossible.

fromNature

OMG science

Daily briefing: Cancer 'poisons' the immune system by giving it faulty machinery

Microplastics in mice cause brain obstructions, leading to mobility impairments, raising concerns about similar effects in humans.

Everyday cooking

Three essential things to know about microplastics and how to avoid them

Microplastics are pervasive in food systems and kitchens, making complete avoidance nearly impossible.

fromNature

Daily briefing: Cancer 'poisons' the immune system by giving it faulty machinery

Microplastics in mice cause brain obstructions, leading to mobility impairments, raising concerns about similar effects in humans.

Don't Delay Social Security If These 3 Factors Apply to You

Delaying Social Security can boost monthly benefits, but may not be ideal for those in poor health or facing unemployment.

#nutrition

Digital life

Eating Healthy

Ultraprocessed foods are manufactured using industrial methods and can negatively impact health.

fromInsideHook

Health

A Survivor's Guide to Ultra-Processed Foods

Ultra-processed foods comprise about 58% of the American diet, affecting health negatively.

fromTheregister

Business

When food delivery apps arrive, everyone puts on weight

Food delivery superapps have influenced the nutritional transition in Indonesia, leading to weight gain among certain demographics.

Digital life

Eating Healthy

Ultraprocessed foods are manufactured using industrial methods and can negatively impact health.

fromInsideHook

Health

A Survivor's Guide to Ultra-Processed Foods

Ultra-processed foods comprise about 58% of the American diet, affecting health negatively.

fromTheregister

Business

When food delivery apps arrive, everyone puts on weight

Food delivery superapps have influenced the nutritional transition in Indonesia, leading to weight gain among certain demographics.

more#nutrition

London

London council at fault' after leaving single mum and child in mouldy temporary accommodation for 19 months

Kensington and Chelsea Council must compensate a resident for prolonged inadequate housing conditions and poor communication regarding her living situation.

#wildfires

California

Experts Expect the Health Impacts of Toxic California Wildfire Smoke to Linger

The Los Angeles fires have profound, lingering health effects on residents, exacerbated by smoke exposure, even when they are not directly threatened.

Miscellaneous

LA Wildfires May Have Contributed to David Lynch's Death

David Lynch's death may be linked to health complications exacerbated by evacuating due to nearby wildfires.

California

Experts Expect the Health Impacts of Toxic California Wildfire Smoke to Linger

The Los Angeles fires have profound, lingering health effects on residents, exacerbated by smoke exposure, even when they are not directly threatened.

Miscellaneous

LA Wildfires May Have Contributed to David Lynch's Death

David Lynch's death may be linked to health complications exacerbated by evacuating due to nearby wildfires.

Yes, college students gain holiday weight too -- but in the form of muscle not fat

Even a small holiday weight gain can have lasting negative health effects if not addressed.

College students gain muscle instead of fat during the holidays, contrasting with older adults.

Black Lives Matter

Deaths from Israeli attacks in Gaza undercounted by 41 percent, study finds

The actual death toll in Gaza is significantly higher than official numbers, reflecting the severe impact of the conflict.

fromMail Online

Miscellaneous

Were the Romans STUPID? Lead pollution caused widespread IQ declines

Lead pollution during the Roman Empire may have caused widespread cognitive decline in the population due to increased industrial activity.

Lead exposure linked to lower IQ and various health issues, particularly damaging to children. The research utilized ice cores for historical analysis.

Coronavirus

fromFuturity

COVID is still taking a toll on Americans' finances

Long COVID continues to severely impact the finances of many Americans, exacerbating issues like food insecurity and utility service interruptions.

The economic burden of long COVID is felt across all income levels, but particularly by those with lower incomes.

fromThe New Yorker

Writing

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

The 2008 Kingston coal ash disaster had devastating health effects on cleanup workers misled about safety precautions.

Roger Penrose's work transcends mathematical challenges, aiming to reveal underlying geometric truths in our reality.

US news

fromWashington Post

In the town Erin Brockovich made famous, residents still fear dirty water

The settlement did not resolve ongoing contamination issues in Hinkley; many residents still struggle with health problems and disillusionment.

London

London night workers 40% likelier to be low paid than daytime workers, report reveals

Night workers in London face significant wage disparities and health challenges compared to daytime workers.

A large percentage of night workers report having little control over their working hours.

fromFortune

It's time to hold corporations accountable for the plastics crisis-and the bill could exceed $20 billion in the U.S. alone

Plastic exposure is a significant threat to human health and requires immediate regulatory attention.

fromArchDaily

A Fresh Coat With a Hidden Cost-The Microplastics We're Adding with Every Brushstroke

Construction paint is a significant source of microplastic pollution, affecting ecosystems and human health.

fromtime.com

fromwww.theboltonnews.co.uk

Wellness

What to Know About How Lupus Affects Weight

Lupus can lead to weight gain due to medication side effects, especially corticosteroids, fluid retention, and changes in body fat.

Miscellaneous

Why Coronation Street's iconic theme tune temporarily changed this weekend

Coronation Street's Gail Platt storyline highlights the seriousness of heart attacks and aims to raise awareness through partnership with the British Heart Foundation.

fromLos Angeles Times

California

Study finds Central Valley residents continually exposed to 'toxic soup' of pesticides

Residents in Central Valley frequently inhale pesticides, including banned ones like chlorpyrifos, highlighting the urgent need for better pesticide monitoring.

fromBusiness Insider

Left-wing politics

Campaign staffers are stressed - and it shows in their diets

Campaign staffers often sacrifice regular meals for convenience foods, adversely affecting their health.

fromThe Nation

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

We Deserve a Quieter World

Noise pollution is a serious and often overlooked environmental issue that is deteriorating both human health and ecosystems.

ULEZ has cut children's school car rides - study

The ULEZ led to a significant increase in walking and cycling among schoolchildren in London, showing potential benefits of clean air initiatives.

London

Heat health alert issued as short but intense' hot weather to hit London

A short but intense hot weather spell with temperatures up to 31C expected in London, prompting a heat health alert

London

fromwww.bbc.com

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

ULEZ has cut children's school car rides - study

The ULEZ led to a significant increase in walking and cycling among schoolchildren in London, showing potential benefits of clean air initiatives.

London

Heat health alert issued as short but intense' hot weather to hit London

A short but intense hot weather spell with temperatures up to 31C expected in London, prompting a heat health alert

more#london

fromAxios

Education

More kids are riding electric school buses this fall

Electric school bus adoption is increasing due to government funding aimed at replacing diesel buses and improving health outcomes for children.

Health

Number of UK adults who vape reaches record level, report finds

The number of adults who both smoke and vape in the UK has doubled in the past three years, with tougher regulations urgently needed to address youth vaping.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

How to Know If You're Drinking Enough Water This Summer

Staying hydrated in extreme heat is crucial to prevent heat-related illnesses as high temperatures can lead to dehydration and severe health issues like heat stroke.

London politics

TfL spends almost 30m on 'rail grinding' to reduce Tube noise

Continual investment in rail grinding by the transport authority aims to reduce noise levels on tracks affecting passengers and residents.

Digital life

Why, Exactly, are Ultraprocessed Foods so Hard to Resist? This Study is Trying to Find Out.

Ultraprocessed foods are the subject of a 28-day nutrition trial to understand their potential harm and impact on health.

Coronavirus

fromtheconversation.com

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

What We Know about Long COVID Right Now

Long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability impacting millions globally, with significant economic implications and intense scientific research efforts leading to numerous publications.

Alternative medicine