In one of the largest studies of chemical exposures during pregnancy to date, new research led by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Stanford University School of Medicine and Woods Institute for the Environment ...
Jun 17, 2026
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During the winter months, when days are short and cold and nights are long and dark, creating a warm and cozy indoor atmosphere can feel especially important.
Mar 8, 2026
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From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences are far less visible. Once ...
Dec 29, 2025
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Diesel exhaust particles can disturb the function of human brain immune cells, known as microglia, according to a recent study led by the University of Eastern Finland. The findings, published in Environment International, ...
Nov 25, 2025
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Naturally sweet, but potentially hiding a criminal past? This is not the plot of a new crime drama. It is about the jar of honey in your kitchen.
Nov 18, 2025
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As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on roads, they bring new health concerns for firefighters and the community, new research shows.
Mar 3, 2025
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Rice University scientists and collaborators at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) have demonstrated a new method for detecting the presence of dangerous chemicals from tobacco smoke in human placenta with unprecedented speed ...
Feb 10, 2025
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More than a week after a series of wildfires broke out in and around Los Angeles, winds are starting to let up, giving firefighting crews the upper hand in containment efforts.
Jan 20, 2025
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Millions of people across the Los Angeles area are being exposed to wildfire smoke as fires burn through homes and vehicles. The fires in January 2025 have burned thousands of structures, along with the building materials, ...
Jan 16, 2025
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If you live in a city or near a busy road, it might not just be your lungs bearing the brunt of air pollution—your skin could be suffering too. A recent study has found a significant link between high levels of fine particulate ...
Nov 20, 2024
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