Environment/Sustainability

Can bad air quality cause bronchitis?
Pollution can cause bad air quality, raising the risk of bronchitis. Smoking, traffic fumes, and dust all have links to chronic bronchitis.
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Sick building syndrome: Symptoms and causes
Sick building syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur when people spend time in certain buildings. It can cause a range of symptoms.
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What to know about Roundup and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Glyphosate is present in many weed killers, such as Roundup. Some research suggests there is a link between glyphosate and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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47 worst plants for pollen allergies
The worst plants for allergies include wind-pollinating plants, such as certain grasses, weeds, trees, and flowers. Learn more here.
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Could Cordyceps fungi infect humans?
Cordyceps is a parasitic fungus that primarily affects insects and is unlikely to evolve to cause infection in humans. However, fungal infections are…
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What to know about Minamata disease
Minamata disease caused people to develop the severe neurological conditions following exposure to methylmercury. Read more about the outbreak and…
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Can you microwave Styrofoam?
People often use the term "Styrofoam" to refer to polystyrene foam, which manufacturers use to make some disposable food containers. Learn more here.
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Fish pedicures: What to know
A fish pedicure is a treatment in which a specific type of fish eats the dead skin from a person's feet. This treatment carries a risk of infection.
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Could microplastics in human blood pose a health risk?
Scientists recently found microplastics circulating in human blood for the first time but the health risks of this revelation remain largely unclear.
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What is octinoxate, and is it safe?
Octinoxate is a UV filter present in many sunscreens and other cosmetic products. However, there are concerns it is harming marine life.
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What is environmental racism?
Learn about environmental racism. This article includes information on the definition, examples, and impacts of environmental racism nationally and…
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Can weed killers containing glyphosate cause cancer?
There is scientific evidence that the use of weed killers containing glyphosate can have an adverse effect on health. Learn more here.
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The importance of bees to humans, the planet, and food supplies
Bees provide honey, but they are also essential for pollination, without which food would not grow. Learn more about the importance of bees here.
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