Seaweed strandings cause a stink—here's why they harm your health
Seaweed piling up on a beach might look harmless, but as it begins to rot, it can release gases that are toxic to people.
Oct 2, 2026
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Inorganic Chemicals: News and Research on Gases
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Higher pollution levels linked to slower marathon times across six World Marathon Majors
A study of more than 2.7 million marathon performances found that higher levels of air pollution on race day were associated with significantly slower finishing times, with recreational runners affected more than elite athletes.
Sep 25, 2026
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Feeling the burn? It's not lactic acid
If you've ever pushed yourself through a hard workout, you've probably "felt the burn." It's that familiar sensation of pain and exhaustion in the muscles when they almost feel like they're on fire.
Sep 25, 2026
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Air pollutant exposure linked to heightened risk of death by suicide/suicidal thoughts
Exposure to air pollutants, especially small particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), may heighten the risk of death by suicide and suicidal thoughts, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available ...
Sep 15, 2026
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Why is smoking linked to a lower risk of Parkinson's?
A link between carbon monoxide and Parkinson's disease may explain why smokers are at lower risk of developing the condition, according to international research. The team monitored the health of 512,701 Chinese adults over ...
Sep 8, 2026
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Origins of COPD may lie in how some children's lungs develop, but only when they are exposed to polluted air
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious, incurable lung disease that is common in older people. However, researchers are learning that the origins of the disease may lie decades earlier in how children's ...
Sep 5, 2026
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One flash of red light could check health of bioprinted tissue and implants
Using 3D printers to create complex structures from biocompatible materials that can include living cells has the potential to revolutionize medicine. This process—3D bioprinting—has powered breakthroughs in tissue engineering, ...
Sep 1, 2026
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Where does fat actually go when you lose weight? The answer is in your breath, and your sweat
To lose weight, most of us know that it is a matter of eating less and being more physically active. By putting our bodies into a calorie deficit, we "burn" more calories than we're taking in—and so we lose weight.
Aug 24, 2026
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Normal oxygen levels can miss severe breathlessness driven by carbon dioxide
A study led by biomedical scientist Erica Heinrich at the University of California, Riverside, highlights a critical gap in how clinicians detect and treat breathing distress (dyspnea), particularly in patients on ventilators. ...
Jul 12, 2026
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Drug candidate treats severe fatty liver disease by protecting the gut in animal models
Researchers discovered that a potential drug developed at Michigan Medicine treats severe fatty liver disease by improving gut health, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Jul 7, 2026
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