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#long-covid
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
Public health

Exclusive | Thousands of New Yorkers - including 'Orange is the New Black' actor Matt McGorry - suffer from 'Long COVID'

Coronavirus
fromFuturity
7 months ago

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.
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
Public health

Exclusive | Thousands of New Yorkers - including 'Orange is the New Black' actor Matt McGorry - suffer from 'Long COVID'

Coronavirus
fromFuturity
7 months ago

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What has Israel's denial of food done to Gaza's people?

Siege tactics since March on Gaza's people have brought famine-like conditions throughout the Gaza Strip, depriving the entire population of food after months of blockade.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump effort to ditch greenhouse gas finding ignores clearcut' science, expert says

The Trump administration's proposed rule aims to rescind the endangerment finding, undermining the government's legal authority to limit greenhouse gases essential for addressing the climate crisis.
US politics
#microplastics
Environment
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics found in everyday items pose serious health risks, as indicated by predictive imagery.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

We're Only Seeing the Beginning of the Texas Floods' Deadly Toll

Flood-related health impacts extend beyond the immediate aftermath, leading to long-term excess deaths. An estimated 22,000 additional deaths occurred in the U.S. from flooding between 2000 and 2020, primarily from heart attacks and respiratory diseases.
Public health
#climate-change
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report

Fossil fuel phase-out is essential to prevent rising temperatures and extreme heat impacts on public health.
Nearly half of the global population faced severe heat conditions exacerbated by climate change.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report

Fossil fuel phase-out is essential to prevent rising temperatures and extreme heat impacts on public health.
Nearly half of the global population faced severe heat conditions exacerbated by climate change.
fromwww.nature.com
2 weeks ago

Combatting Toxic Stress with Science

Chronic stress significantly contributes to major health issues and often goes unassessed in clinical care.
fromThe Local Germany
4 weeks ago

School closures to rail chaos: What happens when Germany is hit by extreme heat

In North Rhine-Westphalia and several other states, schools closed early, with the Ministry of Education issuing emergency directives to end classes by noon.
Environment
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Irish footballer Amber Barrett: After 17 years of playing, my heavy periods still cause anxiety

I remember that evening going out and playing the game, and I actually had a really, really good game, and I remember my mum had said to me, 'well, you know, maybe, it's not going to affect you so much in your sport,' but obviously that was such an early stage and it probably hadn't hit the ground running.
Women
#air-quality
fromFortune Well
1 month ago

Climate change could worsen a dangerous sleep condition that already costs the global economy $30 billion dollars in lost productivity

Climate change significantly increases the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, affecting millions and costing the economy billions.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Criminals responsible for vast toxic dump polluting drinking water told judge their health 'suffered from being taken to court'

Gerard Farmer absurdly claimed that people may have sneaked in to dump vast quantities of toxic waste because the gates were unlocked, evading responsibility.
London politics
#caregiving
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Excessive-ozone air quality alert issued for tri-state area on Thursday, June 5

The National Weather Service has issued a health advisory for Brooklyn and the tri-state area due to high ozone levels, with an Air Quality Index forecasted at 101-150 on June 5th.
NYC parents
#noise-pollution
fromwww.marinij.com
2 months ago

Markers in blood and urine may reveal how much ultraprocessed food we are eating

The research led by Erikka Loftfield discovered biological markers in blood and urine that can indicate how much energy a person consumes from ultraprocessed foods, offering new insights into the food-health relationship.
SF food
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Crohn's disease forced me to give up my dream job' - patient reveals daily struggle of living with debilitating and incurable illness

"After struggling with unexplained symptoms for several years, I finally received a diagnosis, but it meant giving up my aspirations and facing daily challenges."
Cancer
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Letters from Our Readers

Nuclear energy has both potential benefits and significant risks, particularly concerning uranium mining and newer reactor designs that may mitigate some dangers.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Smoke from climate-fueled fires in US contributed to 15,000 deaths over 15 years, study finds

Wildfires linked to climate change contribute significantly to health risks and economic costs in the U.S.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

Alameda mayor: Get involved in May for Mental Health Awareness Month

Loneliness impacts health; relationships, service, and community can alleviate it.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

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.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

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

The groundbreaking study found that older adults exposed to more extreme heat days experienced accelerated biological aging, as measured by changes in their DNA.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

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

"I knew I was in trouble after one bite. Within seconds there were spots on my lips. Within minutes I was vomiting."
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

The alarming results showed a significant weight gain and increase in inflammatory markers after participants consumed a Western diet, emphasizing the drastic health impact of dietary changes.
SF food
OMG science
fromKqed
3 months ago

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
4 months ago

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
5 months ago

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.
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists confirm what women already know - men DON'T listen

Men have significantly less sensitive hearing than women, which may explain communication challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago

The City With the Highest Poverty Rate in Every State

"The U.S. poverty rate has substantially decreased over the last decade, yet nearly 41 million Americans continue to live at or below the designated poverty line."
NYC parents
#air-pollution
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

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
7 months ago
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.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

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.
#housing-issues
US news
fromFast Company
4 months ago

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.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

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.
Wellness
fromScienceDaily
6 months ago

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.
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

In "Valley So Low", Jared Sullivan details how workers who cleaned up the 2008 Kingston coal ash spill were misled about safety, leading to severe health crises.
Writing
fromtime.com
8 months ago

What to Know About How Lupus Affects Weight

Lupus can significantly impact weight, primarily due to medication effects such as corticosteroids, fluid retention, and changes in body fat distribution, complicating patient care.
Wellness
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