- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 4th, 2013
No Need to Worry About Fukushima-Derived Radioactivity in Seafood
Neither animals nor humans run any major health risks, specialists reassure
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 28th, 2013
People Exposed to Pesticides, Solvents More Likely to Get Parkinson's Disease
Study finds exposure to these compounds can up Parkinson's disease risk by 33-80%
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 21st, 2013
Traffic Air Pollution Likely to Cause Hyperactivity in Kids
Study links exposure to traffic air pollution to higher hyperactivity scores
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 21st, 2013
Air, Noise Pollution Up Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Study confirms these two types of pollution have a negative impact on public health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 16th, 2013
Traffic Pollution Makes Good Cholesterol Go Bad
Emissions released by motor vehicles also trigger a hardening of the arteries
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 15th, 2013
Eco-Friendly LED Lights Can Make People Go Blind, Researchers Say
Study details the health risks associated with LED lights
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 8th, 2013
Toxic Waste Sites in Developing Countries Could Spark a Public Health Crisis
Study says such sites might be more dangerous than malaria and air pollution
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 18th, 2013
Exposure to Traffic Pollution Ups Heart Disease Risk, Researchers Say
Study describes the effect fine particles of traffic pollution have on people
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 10th, 2013
Pediatric Cancers Mostly Affect Infants Exposed to Air Pollution While in the Womb
Air pollution harms a child even during the pregnancy period, study finds
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 22nd, 2013
Traffic Pollution No Different from Passive Smoke in Terms of Asthma Risk
14% of the European kids who develop asthma do so because of road traffic pollution
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 11th, 2013
Headcount for Dead Pigs in Shanghai River Rises to over 2,200
What started out as an oddity is quickly turning into a major threat to public health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 11th, 2013
Roughly 1,200 Dead Pigs Found Floating in a Shanghai River
The country's officials maintain that local water quality has not been affected
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 5th, 2013
Lawsuit Against Monster Energy Beverage Is Without Merit, Company Says
Medical evidence allegedly clears the Monster Beverage Corporation of any guilt
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 22nd, 2013
Dead Bird Found in Tesco Salad Bag
The bird was discovered by a couple looking to enjoy a romantic dinner
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 22nd, 2013
38,000 Pounds of Sausages Recalled by Smithfield Packing Co.
The company says the sausages may contain fragments of plastic gloves
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 21st, 2013
Stressed Tomatoes Are Tastier, More Nutritious
Environmental stress fosters more nutritious, tastier tomatoes
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 21st, 2013
Kellogg's Issues Special K Cereal Recall, Warns About Glass Shards in Packages
The company asks that people check any packages they might have in their homes