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Public Health Implications of Cremation

Cremation has become an increasingly popular method of final disposition worldwide, driven by cultural shifts, space constraints, and economic considerations. However, as cremation rates increase, it is essential to examine the public health implications and environmental consequences of this practice. This blog explores the key health risks and benefits associated with cremation, examines the environmental […]

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Environment

Zero-Fare Transit: Can Free Buses Improve Public Health?

I’m a Philly guy, and our public transportation system is a mess. There’s a lot of reasons for that, but I doubt you’ll find anyone who is satisfied with SEPTA. And this is a negative for public health throughout the city. But this happens in other cities, too. On a humid July morning in Kansas […]

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Environment

What Most People Don’t Know About Scented Candle Risks

I confess. I love a good Yankee Candle. Yet, while this may be a familiar scene in your home, there is an overlooked azard Picture a family gathering on a hot evening in the Gulf region. The air conditioner hums, windows are sealed tight, and a few scented candles glow on the table. While these […]

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Environment

Climate Anxiety and the Future of Parenting

In British Columbia, the summer of 2021 was unlike any other. A record-breaking heat dome gripped the region, claiming hundreds of lives. Later that fall, floods washed away highways and homes. For residents like Emma, a 29-year-old nurse in Burnaby, the question wasn’t just how to cope with today’s emergencies—it was whether it was fair […]

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Environment

Air Pollution: The Threat to Public Health

Air pollution is still a pressing public health issue, with its detrimental impacts being felt globally. According to the World Health Organization, exposure to air pollution is a significant risk factor for a variety of health conditions, ranging from lung and heart diseases to diabetes and cancer. The Health Impact of Air Pollution Air pollutants […]

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Environment

Unsafe Tap Water is not-so-Quietly Harming America’s Health

If you turned on your kitchen tap right now, would you be sure the water is safe? For millions of Americans, the answer is more uncertain than you’d think. A new study published in Frontiers in Public Health shows that even a single Safe Drinking Water Act violation in a county can ripple through communities’ […]

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Developmental disorders

Did Aluminum in Vaccines Harm Kids? The Largest Study Says No

The Annals of Medicine recently rejected a call to retract a Danish cohort study that did not find increased health risks among 1.2 million children exposed to aluminum in vaccines. The journal’s editor-in-chief explained that while the study has limitations (as every study does) its findings remain valid. And importantly, dismissing peer-reviewed evidence without reason […]

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Environment

Living Near Illegal Dumpsites Doubles Respiratory Risks

Every morning in Rocklands, a township in Bloemfontein, South Africa, families step out into air tinged with smoke, dust, and decay. Just down the road lie vast illegal waste dumping sites—three of them—where household garbage, rotting food, and plastics pile up in the open air. It’s unsightly, yes. But as new research shows, it’s also […]

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Environment

New Research Reveals 3 Keys to Increasing Campus Vaccination

Vaccines are among the most powerful tools in modern medicine. Yet, what happens when the very population that could lead by example—college students—aren’t convinced to roll up their sleeves? A new global study reveals that fewer than 6 in 10 university students plan to get vaccinated against HPV, and fewer than half intend to get […]

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Environment

What Happens When We Misdefine Nature in Health Research?

You’ve heard it before: “Go outside, it’s good for your health.” But what if the science behind that advice is built on a vague, inconsistent idea of what “nature” actually means? Is it a forest trail or a backyard garden? A potted plant or a national park? According to new research from a European team […]

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Environment

A Walk in the Woods: More Than Just Fresh Air

In an era where screens dominate our lives, deadlines pile up, and urbanization keeps us disconnected from nature, our mental health often takes a hit. Anxiety and depression rates have surged globally, with stress becoming an unavoidable part of daily life. But what if the solution to our mental health struggles isn’t found in a […]

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Environment

Building the Cities of Tomorrow

Imagine a future where cities breathe cleaner air, where hospitals harness artificial intelligence (AI) to provide personalized care, and where construction reduces carbon footprints instead of inflating them. This is not a sci-fi utopia—it’s the promise of smart cities, AI-driven healthcare, and low-carbon building materials. But as these innovations emerge, what do people really think […]

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