If left untreated, sleep apnea and similar disorders may accelerate the aging process for cells, according to new research from scientists at Harvard T.H. … Continue reading “Untreated sleep apnea may accelerate aging of cells”
One of the side effects of the keto diet is that it changes the way the body handles oxygen deprivation.
A new book by Mary Wilson, adjunct professor of global health and population at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, offers a wealth … Continue reading “What everyone needs to know about antibiotics”
Scientists say that a pesticide called chlorpyrifos can cause brain damage. But its residues can be found on fruits and vegetables and in human … Continue reading “Tracking the use, risks of the pesticide chlorpyrifos”
Fifty years ago, the polluted Cuyahoga River in Cleveland caught fire. The incident helped galvanize the U.S. environmental movement, which led to the creation … Continue reading “Since 1969 Cuyahoga River fire, environmental problems less ‘visible’”
New research suggests that thousands could die from heat waves in major U.S. cities if swift action isn’t taken to curb rising global temperatures. … Continue reading “Study: Climate change-related heat waves could kill thousands in cities”
Alternative “meat” made from soy, beans, potatoes, peas, and other vegetables is becoming more mainstream, showing up on menus from trendy restaurants to fast-food … Continue reading “Plant-based ‘meat’ may be future trend”
Most children with phones are spending more time on screens than on any other activity, leading to mounting problems around anxiety, sleep deprivation, cyberbullying, … Continue reading “For kids and teens, smartphones are posing health challenges”
There’s a move afoot to change the design of science posters, which are typically so text-heavy that people at poster sessions tend to gloss … Continue reading “Simplifying science posters”
Men who have high amounts of fat in their abdomens and thighs may have greater risk of developing advanced and fatal prostate cancer than those with less fat in those areas,