Air pollution from heavy traffic may be driving pregnancy complications and health concerns for infants. Researchers who matched more than 60,000 birth records with air-monitoring…
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While the hot, dry summer may have offered a break to people with some environmental allergies, that reprieve could be over. Ragweed and mold are…
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Raging wildfires, droughts, floods and record-breaking heat brought on by climate change are taking a toll on kids’ already fragile mental health. This is the…
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Renting a home, rather than owning it outright, may speed up the body’s aging process, a new study suggests. Researchers found that when compared with…
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Toilet bowls reveal much about the health of a community, alerting scientists to coming outbreaks of flu and other seasonal viruses, researchers say. “Just one…
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The signs of climate change are everywhere, from raging wildfires to flash flooding to soaring temperatures. Now, a new study warns that things could get…
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Americans who haven’t been to college appear to be a risk group for drug overdose deaths. Deaths due to overdose increased among less-educated Americans, with…
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Should Fluffy and Fido go vegan? A new study says yes — for the environment. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that livestock…
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While studies of ADHD and driving usually target teens, a new one focused on seniors found they have a significantly higher risk of car crashes.…
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Some common medications — including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers — may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds. Many different medication…
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A popular type of off-road vehicle known as a “side-by-side” has been linked to high rates of severe hand injuries, according to a new study.…
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Extensive exercise regimens are keeping astronauts healthy and protecting their hearts during extended space missions, new research finds. A study from scientists at UT Southwestern…
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