Rubber surface material on playgrounds may be exposing children to unsafe lead levels, according to a recent study. Researchers examined lead levels in the … Continue reading “High lead levels found in rubber playground surfaces”
High blood pressure has become a major health problem among Indians, but over half of those who have it are unaware of their condition, … Continue reading “More than half of Indians who have high blood pressure don’t know it”
Companies are increasingly focusing on health, wellness, and sustainability—not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s good for business, according … Continue reading “Why a focus on health can be good for business”
Gases such as carbon dioxide and substances released from office furniture, carpets, and desks may be dulling our minds at work, according to experts. … Continue reading “Poor indoor air quality may dull cognitive abilities”
Legislators in some parliamentary constituencies in India have been elected repeatedly for years, even though undernutrition remains problematic among the people they represent, according … Continue reading “Some India legislators elected repeatedly despite poor nutrition among their constituents”
Transgender and gender-nonbinary teens face greater risk of sexual assault in schools that prevent them from using bathrooms or locker rooms consistent with their … Continue reading “Transgender teens with restricted bathroom access at higher risk of sexual assault”
New research findings add to the evidence on the health dangers of obesity.
Increased rates of asthma, the spread of disease, and more mental health issues are all linked to climate change, experts told a Congressional panel … Continue reading “Climate change takes heavy toll on health, lawmakers told”
India’s population growth rate has slowed substantially over the past decade, according to a new report from the United Nations Population Fund. More Indian … Continue reading “Population growth rate slows in India”
Experts estimate that one in five deaths worldwide are linked to unhealthy diets, and data from the United Nations show that people across the … Continue reading “Challenges loom as researchers look to improve diets globally”