Category: Environment
Early Exposure to Structural Sexism Accelerates Memory Decline in Women by Up to Nine Years
Key Takeaways: 9-Year Cognitive Gap: Women born in high-sexism states (e.g., Mississippi) experience memory decline equivalent to 9 additional years of aging compared to those in low-sexism states (e.g., …
How Much Extreme Heat the Human Body Can Handle Is Less than Initially Thought
Extreme heat is dangerous to human health and this is evident from recent heat wave events across the world, including the U.S. There have been reports of record-shattering heat …
Analysis of Household Dust from 35 Countries Sheds Light on What Contaminants We Are Exposed To
Key Takeaways: Household dust in all 35 countries studied contains toxic trace metals (arsenic, lead, nickel, chromium, manganese), posing universal health risks. Regional Hotspots: Australia/NZ: High arsenic/lead levels (1 …
The Psychology of Culture Wars: How the Elite Divide and Manipulate the Masses
In the United States (U.S.), politics has now been dominated by cultural conflicts that make citizens fight against one another over issues like gun rights, abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and …
Chronic Heat May Accelerate Biological Aging: What Older Adults Need to Know
Key Takeaways: Long-term exposure to high heat is linked to faster biological aging at the DNA level. Older adults in hotter areas may be aging faster, even without showing …
Sulfuric Acid Rain May Be the Cause of the Extinction of Land Species 252 Million Years Ago
Unlike the marine environment, the mechanisms that led to the mass extinction that took place on Earth’s continents at the end of the Permian are still poorly understood. A …
Humidity’s Role in Health: Effects on Skin, Respiration, Sleep, Joints, and Immune Function
Too much or too little humidity can have detrimental effects on our health, to say the least! Dry skin, respiratory irritations, allergies, joint pain, and discomfort at night. As …