More Than 40% of Americans Breathe Dirty Air: Report
WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018More than two of every five Americans reside in counties with unhealthy levels of smog and air pollution, thanks largely to the…
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Culture
Could Banned Chemicals Be Lurking in Your Kitchen?
WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018Toxic chemicals that have been banned for nearly four decades may be hiding in kitchens across the United States, new research suggests.…
Read onLiving Near Green Space May Make for a Healthier You
MONDAY, April 2, 2018Planning a move in the future? You might want to make sure there are parks nearby. Research suggests that people who live…
Read onUnchecked Air Pollution a Death Sentence for Millions: Study
FRIDAY, March 23, 2018Quicker action to cut fossil fuel emissions and slow climate change could prevent as many as 153 million premature deaths worldwide this…
Read onClimate Change Will Bring Hotter Summers to U.S.
WEDNESDAY, March 21, 2018Get ready for extreme heat. Researchers warn that climate change will soon trigger more severe summers across the United States. Heat waves…
Read onThat Ocean Swim May Come With Infection Risks
SUNDAY, March 18, 2018Frolicking in the sea may torpedo your health, new research suggests. It found a twofold increased risk for general ear problems, a…
Read onNow’s the Time to Tackle Springtime Allergies
SATURDAY, March 17, 2018With spring allergy season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to deal with your symptoms, experts say.…
Read onSocial Media Friends Can Bruise Your Body Image
MONDAY, March 5, 2018Seeing too many social media posts from friends about their fitness activity can harm your body image, a new study contends. “When…
Read onWhy It’s Great to Learn a Second Language
Is learning a second language on your bucket list? Here’s compelling evidence to get started right away. Numerous studies at institutions, including Penn State, have…
Read onSome Smart Ways to Jumpstart Your Recycling Program
Working toward a healthier environment involves more than separating glass and plastic. Try a new take on the three “R’s” — recycle, reduce and reuse…
Read onFor Supersized Cities, the More Trees the Better
Increasing the number of trees in extremely large cities can lead to significant health and financial benefits, a new study claims. The researchers focused on…
Read onTake Your Houseplant to Work Day
Do you often feel grumpy at work? Sometimes a small change in your surroundings can have a big effect on your mood. According to a…
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Profiles
Shelley Zalis Dispels the Myth of Emotion In the Boardroom
Shelley Zalis has had an eclectic career trajectory, to say the least. She began in the corporate world and transitioned to the tech world, where …
The Culinary Spirit of Chef Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn, known for her San Francisco restaurants Atelier Crenn (which has received two coveted Michelin stars) and Petit Crenn, is the World’s Best Female …
Ada Lovelace Day: Celebrating Women in Science
As the name implies, Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is a day dedicated to Ada Lovelace. Just as importantly, it’s a day for celebrating the women …
Deanne Bell: Engineer, TV Host, & Education Advocate
When you talk about a modern-day Renaissance woman, Deanne Bell pretty much fits that bill to a T. Since she was a child, Bell was …