Lead From Contaminated Soil May Find Its Way Indoors

3 October 2026

Lead-contaminated soil tracked into homes can create hazardous levels of lead dust, even in residences without lead-based paint, according to researchers at the Rutgers Environmental,…

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Not a Safe Alternative: Research Shows Herbal Cigarettes Are as Harmful as Tobacco Cigarettes

5 June 2026

Herbal cigarettes are often marketed as natural, tobacco-free, and even therapeutic alternatives to conventional cigarettes. However, a new study by researchers from the Indian Institute…

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‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Nearly Entire US Study Population, Researchers Report

14 May 2026

Artificial “forever chemicals” have been detected in 98.8% of blood samples analysed in a major new US study involving more than 10,500 tests, adding to…

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University of Michigan Study Connects Chronic Lead Exposure With Increased Dementia Risk

10 March 2026

As rates of dementia continue to climb across the United States, new research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health suggests that long-term…

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Extensive Research Reveals How Flooding Uniquely Affects the Health of Older Adults

11 August 2025

A new study analysing 17 years of Medicare hospitalisation records alongside major flood events has found a marked rise in specific health problems among adults…

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Major Study Reveals Elevated Urinary Metal Levels May Heighten Heart Failure Risk

9 July 2025

A groundbreaking multi-cohort study conducted by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health has revealed compelling evidence that exposure to certain metals, detected…

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Cumulative Exposure to Wildfire Smoke May Gradually Elevate Heart Failure Risk

8 July 2025

Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke may significantly increase the risk of heart failure, particularly among older adults, women, and socioeconomically vulnerable populations, according to a…

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Research Links Metal Exposure to Gut Health Issues in Children

30 April 2025

A groundbreaking study led by Dr Yike Shen, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), in collaboration…

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Study Links Plastic Chemical to Worldwide Spike in Heart Disease Deaths

29 April 2025

According to a new global analysis, daily exposure to certain chemicals used in the manufacture of plastic household items may have contributed to over 356,000…

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Air Pollution Obscures Mental Clarity and Complicates Daily Activities

25 February 2025

A recent study has highlighted how short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution can significantly impair people’s ability to process emotions and maintain focus…

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Limited Access to Air Conditioning Could Heighten Emergency Care Demands Due to Wildfire Smoke Exposure

9 February 2025

According to a recent study by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), individuals with restricted access to air conditioning are more likely to…

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Research Reveals Delay in Age-Related Deterioration Among Older Adults

14 January 2025

A recent study by the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center at the Mailman School of Public Health has unveiled notable advancements in the health…

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