• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 6th, 2013
Captive Sea Turtles Constitute a Health Threat to Tourists

Captive Sea Turtles Constitute a Health Threat to Tourists

Exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are the main concerns

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 19th, 2013
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Cause Soft Tissue Damage, FDA Says

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Cause Soft Tissue Damage, FDA Says

New FDA report sheds new light on the health risks associated with all-metal hip implants

Smoking Does Nothing to Relieve Stress

Smoking Does Nothing to Relieve Stress

Quitting is what makes people feel more at ease with the world

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 7th, 2012
Bariatric Surgery Patients Need Not Worry About Developing Fragile Bones

Bariatric Surgery Patients Need Not Worry About Developing Fragile Bones

Formerly obese patients will not experience increased risk of broken bones, study says

Auckland Determined to Ban Open Fires

Auckland Determined to Ban Open Fires

Auckland authorities want to ban open fires to curb pollution and reduce health risks

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • January 19th, 2012
'Wind Turbine Syndrome' Is a Myth

'Wind Turbine Syndrome' Is a Myth

Independent health experts have revealed that wind turbines do not threaten human health

Greenpeace Slams Water Pollution in the Philippines

Greenpeace Slams Water Pollution in the Philippines

Greenpeace is counting on the help of major brands for its ongoing 'Detox' campaign

More Disabled Children Because of Pesticide Abuse

More Disabled Children Because of Pesticide Abuse

An alarming number of disabled children is linked to endosulfan contamination in India

Vacuums Considered a Source of Indoor Pollution

Vacuums Considered a Source of Indoor Pollution

A recent study likes bacteria and fine dust particles emitted by vacuums to heath risks

While Complying with Standards, UK Beaches Still Hide Health Risks

While Complying with Standards, UK Beaches Still Hide Health Risks

The UK beach fans have one in seven chances of contracting gastro-enteritis

Gases from Cooking Activities Kill More People Than Malaria

Gases from Cooking Activities Kill More People Than Malaria

Smoke generated while cooking took two million lives in Third World countries

Health of Latino Americans at Risk Due to Lack of Air Pollution Rules, Report Shows

Health of Latino Americans at Risk Due to Lack of Air Pollution Rules, Report Shows

Hispanics are most affected because they live in regions with the worst air contamination

  • Health
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • January 14th, 2011
Study Finds Chemicals in Pregnant Women

Study Finds Chemicals in Pregnant Women

Wine Helps Fight Arthritis

Wine Helps Fight Arthritis

A study conducted in Stockholm shows that five glasses of wine a week really go a long way