Tag: environmental health
Europe’s climate policy shows unequal air quality gains across regions, new modelling reveals
Europe's climate policies will reduce air pollution but unequally, leaving disadvantaged regions with minimal health gains, according to a modelling…
Microplastics Found in Human Arterial Plaque Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Microplastics detected in nearly 6 in 10 patients with arterial plaque are linked to a 4.5-fold increased risk of heart…
Early-life plastic chemical exposure linked to persistent anxiety in male animals
Perinatal exposure to diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), a plasticizer found in medical devices and consumer products, produced persistent anxiety-like behaviors in…
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Persist in Ski Wax Rooms Despite Regulatory Bans
New research reveals PFAS 'forever chemicals' persist in ski wax facilities years after regulatory bans. The study highlights ongoing health…
Land Use Changes in Southeast Asia Linked to 13,000 Annual Deaths from Air Pollution
New research reveals land use changes in Southeast Asia cause 13,000 annual deaths from air pollution, with Indonesia, Vietnam, and…
Rare Earth Mining Creates Hidden Public Health Crisis in Myanmar
Rare earth mining operations in Myanmar are creating an unmonitored environmental health crisis as global demand for these critical minerals…
Climate Change Linked to Rising Antimicrobial Resistance in Salmonella Globally
New research published in The Lancet Planetary Health provides the first quantitative global evidence linking climate change to antimicrobial resistance…
American Horses Mirror Human Obesity Crisis, Revealing Shared Environmental Risk Factors
American horses are developing obesity and metabolic syndrome at unprecedented rates, mirroring human health trends. This cross-species crisis reveals shared…