A study published in the European Respiratory Journal has found that children who are exposed to tree and weed pollen in urban environments are at increased risk of respiratory health problems, including asthma.
Jun 10, 2024
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If it weren't for the traffic along South MacDill Avenue, Javonne Mansfield swears you could hear the sizzle of a frying pan.
Aug 31, 2023
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Two years after the 2021 heat dome, Washington's deadliest weather-related disaster, researchers are still trying to pin down its full impacts and what lessons can be learned.
Jul 10, 2023
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The first city-wide health impact assessment of the estimated effects of a tree canopy initiative on premature mortality in Philadelphia suggests that increased tree canopy could prevent between 271 and 400 premature deaths ...
Jun 16, 2020
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(HealthDay)—More green spaces in cities could significantly reduce premature deaths and their costs, researchers say.
Apr 28, 2020
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Not feeling sharp? Finding it hard to concentrate? About 12-19% of adults in Australia regularly don't get enough sleep, defined as less than 5.5-6 hours each night. But who'd have thought the amount of tree cover in their ...
Mar 16, 2020
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(HealthDay)—City dwellers who live on tree-lined streets might be happier and healthier for it, a large new study suggests.
Jul 30, 2019
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Writers, outdoor enthusiasts and leaf-peeping tourists have known for centuries that nature has restorative powers that reduce feelings of stress and promote a sense of tranquility.
Oct 22, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—Some racial groups are more likely to bear the brunt of extreme heat waves because of where they live, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.
May 14, 2013
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