Extreme Heat Threatens the Health of Unborn Babies
Exposure to excessive heat during pregnancy has been linked to everything from preterm labor to low birth weight, and those risks are rising as the world ..
Exposure to excessive heat during pregnancy has been linked to everything from preterm labor to low birth weight, and those risks are rising as the world ..
A study of baby-food containers shows that microwaving plastic releases millions upon millions of polymer bits. ..
Five people went into viral remission after stem cell transplants from donors with HIV resistance. A sixth patient received normal cells. Is an anti-inflammatory ..
A small study showed that feeding deer a type of ivermectin reduced the number of ticks drinking their blood. (Yes, it’s that ivermectin. No, you shouldn’t ..
By early 2024, a tablet called Opill will be sold in pharmacies without a prescription, making it easier for uninsured and young buyers to access. ..
The current record highs in the US are thanks to a heat dome—and it’s expected to get worse through the weekend. ..
The mosquito-borne disease was eliminated here long ago. Now "revenge travel," global migration, poor public funding—and maybe climate change—could ..
Poor air quality doesn’t just cause lung cancer. It may also be responsible for other cancers, strokes, diabetes, and more. ..
Poverty, housing, and the availability of green spaces all impact a population’s well-being. Governments need to start acting like it. ..
Indian cities, afflicted by rising temperatures and poor air quality, are becoming hot spots of ozone pollution, which has proven a difficult problem to fix. ..