- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 24th, 2014
Pollution Stemming from Burning Coal Linked to Higher Risk of Miscarriage
Evidence suggests pollution caused by coal can lead to early fetal death, researchers say
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 17th, 2014
Study: People of Color in the US Are Exposed to More Toxic Air than Whites
On average, people of color are exposed to 38% higher levels of nitrogen dioxide
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 8th, 2014
Oceana: 20-32% of Wild-Caught Seafood Imported into the US Is Illegal
This illegal seafood is worth about $1-2 billion (€0.72-1.45 billion)
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 3rd, 2014
We Should All Just Stop Eating Fish from the High Seas, Researchers Urge
Not eating fish for several years would allow endangered species to make a comeback
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 25th, 2014
WHO Links Air Pollution to 7 Million Deaths in 2012
Indoor air pollution is as bad as outdoor one, new report argues
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 13th, 2014
Herbalife Now the Subject of FTC Investigation BI
The company is suspected of operating a so-called pyramid scheme
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 11th, 2014
Air Pollution Can Make People Bad at Their Job, Study Finds
Evidence suggests exposure to fine particulate matter makes people less productive
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 7th, 2014
Traffic-Related Air Pollution Linked to Changes in the Heart's Right Ventricle
This might explain why people exposed to traffic emissions develop heart disease
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 7th, 2014
Wristbands Can Help Determine Which Pollutants People Are Exposed To
Oddly enough, these wristbands are regular silicone ones
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 28th, 2014
Study Links Environmental Pollution to Complications of Obesity
Persistent organic pollutants foster cardiometabolic complications, evidence suggests
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 25th, 2014
Early Life Exposure to Canned Foods, Drinks Likely to Up Prostate Cancer Risk
Researchers find that exposure to BPA makes men more vulnerable to said condition
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 24th, 2014
Global Warming Is Unlikely to Cut Annual Winter Death Rates
This contradicts the findings of a previous investigation, researchers explain
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 20th, 2014
Food Packaging Threatens Human Health, Researchers Warn
This is because chemicals contained in packaging can leach into the food people eat
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 14th, 2014
Air Pollution Ups High Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnant Women, Study Finds
This in turn makes pregnant women more likely to develop deadly complications
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 5th, 2014
Overweight and Obese People Breathe in 7-50% More Air Pollutants Daily
Children who struggle with their weight are also more vulnerable to air pollution
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 31st, 2014
Proximity to Fracking Sites Linked to Increased Risk of Birth Defects
Congenital heart defects and neural tube defects are the most common issues
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 20th, 2014
Hundreds Seek Medical Help After Water Ban in West Virginia Is Lifted
The number of admissions doubles after people are told the water is safe to use