Health
Everything you want to know about sunscreen
From safety and effectiveness to who should use sunscreen and how to apply it, Canadian dermatologists review the latest evidence and guidelines on use of sunscreen.
Dec 14, 2020
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Page 4 - News tagged with environmental impact
Psychology & Psychiatry
Fracking takes a toll on mental health as drilling and truck traffic rattle neighborhoods
Hydraulic fracturing has boomed in the U.S. over the past decade, but unless you live near it, you may not realize just how close fracking wells can be to homes and schools. In Colorado, the wellbore—the hole drilled to ...
Nov 2, 2020
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Health
Butt emissions: study finds even extinguished cigarettes give off toxins
Cigarette butts pile up in parks, beaches, streets and bus stops, places where all types of littering are frowned upon. An estimated more than five trillion butts are generated by smokers worldwide each year, and concern ...
Jan 29, 2020
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Other
Switching to 'green' inhalers could reduce carbon emissions and cut costs
Many current inhalers for conditions such as asthma contain propellants that are potent greenhouse gases. A study from researchers at the University of Cambridge has found that switching to alternative, greener inhalers would ...
Oct 29, 2019
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Health
Has your doctor asked you about climate change?
When Michael Howard arrived for a checkup with his lung specialist, he was worried about how his body would cope with the heat and humidity of a Boston summer.
Jul 23, 2019
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Health
'Meatless Mondays' on horizon for New York City schools
Starting in September, New York city's 1.1 million school students will eat vegetarian meals on "Meatless Mondays," Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday.
Mar 12, 2019
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Genetics
Both DNA, environment make us 'only the lonely'
In the relationship equivalent of the Whack-A-Mole carnival game, we doggedly swipe right, tap 'like' and share photos that vanish within seconds – relentlessly hitting at superficial connections with as many people as ...
Jan 18, 2019
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Neuroscience
Neuroimaging technology reveals why we choose sustainable products
Many of your everyday purchases might seem like no-brainers, but according to a new study from Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, your choices are more complex than you might think.
Mar 13, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US gives tentative OK to testing genetically modified mosquitoes
US regulators tentatively agreed on Friday to permit a field test of genetically modified mosquitoes that are designed to help limit the spread of Zika virus and other infectious diseases.
Mar 11, 2016
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Overweight & Obesity
Do mini-packaged snacks help you eat less junk?
In recent years countless food manufacturers have been "sub-packaging" their foods into smaller portions in an apparent effort to curb folks from overindulging. You can usually find 100 kcal multi-packs of chips, pretzels, ...
Jun 1, 2015
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