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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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Environment

The Emotional and Physical Toll of COVID-19 Burial Teams in Ghana

The COVID-19 pandemic left no corner of the globe untouched, creating a wave of fear, loss, and disruption that continues to ripple through societies. Among those on the frontlines were Ghana’s Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), an often-overlooked group tasked with the heart-wrenching and hazardous responsibility of burying the pandemic’s victims. These workers faced unimaginable challenges, […]

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Environment

Nature’s Power in the City: How Fair Access to Green and Blue Spaces Transforms Mental Health

In cities bustling with people, skyscrapers, and constant motion, finding moments of peace and connection to nature can feel like a luxury. But recent research highlights how urban green and blue spaces—think parks, gardens, rivers, and lakes—aren’t just aesthetic; they’re powerful tools for boosting public health, especially mental well-being. A study conducted in the Chang-Zhu-Tan […]

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Environment

The Dangers of Military Burn Pits

When we think of soldiers serving in conflict zones, the immediate dangers that come to mind are often bullets and bombs. However, a less visible but equally insidious threat lurks in the very air they breathe. Military burn pits, used extensively in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, have been identified as a significant health […]

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Environment

Greener Cities, Healthier Lives

Imagine walking down a tree-lined street, the shade cooling the air and the leaves rustling softly in the breeze. This serene scene is more than just pleasant; it’s a powerful tool for public health. Philadelphia’s ambitious plan to increase its tree canopy could lead to remarkable health benefits, particularly for its lower-income neighborhoods. This blog […]

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