Approximately 28,000 snakebites caused by venomous snakes of medical importance are reported annually in Brazil, according to Health Ministry data. The number is certainly a significant underestimate because many snakebites ...
Jan 4, 2024
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Living near farmland can significantly increase people's exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in the widely used herbicide Roundup, new research shows. This chemical has been connected to health concerns, including ...
Dec 6, 2023
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Herbicides are the most used class of pesticides worldwide, with uses in agriculture, homes and industry. Exposures to two of the most popular herbicides were associated with worse brain function among adolescents, according ...
Oct 11, 2023
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More than 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and repeated weather shocks and conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition ...
Jul 17, 2023
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Two months after cyclonic downpours flooded the town of Catacaos in northern Peru, dozens of inhabitants lie sick and dying of dengue, a disease carried by mosquitos attracted by stagnant water.
Jun 17, 2023
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According to a new Finnish study, greenness around the home in early childhood does not seem protect children from atopic eczema. Instead, the proximity of coniferous, mixed forests and agricultural areas was associated with ...
Apr 20, 2023
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Is it better to live in a city or in the countryside? While urban dwellers may benefit from more employment opportunities, better access to public services alongside cultural activities and entertainment, people who live ...
Mar 2, 2023
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When Anabel Garcia got home from her job tending to grape orchards in Sonoma County, California, she noticed her saliva was black.
Oct 10, 2022
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The destruction caused by war is evident both in its toll to human life and its impact on infrastructure. Those who are lucky enough to escape violence face many challenges, from finding a safe place to live to securing employment, ...
Jun 30, 2022
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Despite the dire need for primary health care providers in California's Central Valley, workplace discrimination and harassment can cause them to change practices or leave the region entirely.
Oct 23, 2019
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