A research team discovered that obesity causes chronic changes in the brain which affects sperm count.
The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with insomnia experienced by an estimated one third of adults, a report has revealed.
As the world braces for another summer of extreme heat, following the record-setting 2023 season, a recent study has acutely linked heat waves to the rate of early births among pregnant women.
Now, a new study from researchers in China reports finding microplastics in blood clots surgically removed from arteries in the heart and brain, and deep veins in the lower legs.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentrations in cannabis products have increased over the years, from around 2%-4% to 15%-24% now. The impact of high-potency products must be taken seriously.
Research shows inhaled plastic particles deposit in the respiratory system, affecting health based on size, shape, and breathing rate.
The findings reveal that carbon dioxide (CO2) levels play a critical role in the lifespan and transmission of airborne viruses.
Recent and long-term marijuana use is linked to changes in the human genome, a new study has found.
Chemicals found in common household disinfectants, glues, and furniture textiles could damage supporting cells in the brain during critical stages of their development, a new study based on human cell cultures and mice has found.
Living in poorer neighborhoods is linked to higher risk of dementia and faster brain aging, according to new research.
Obesity rates around the world are soaring and governments are failing to tackle the issue as a systemic problem, health campaigners warn.
The scientists used a new analytical tool to measure microplastics present in human placentas, finding the tiny pollutants in all 62 of the placenta samples tested with concentrations ranging from 6.5 to 790 micrograms per gram of tissue.
Hundreds of novel ingredients never encountered by human physiology are now found in nearly 60 percent of the average adult's diet and nearly 70 percent of children's diets.
Emerging research is shedding light on a startling connection between air pollution and suicide rates, underscoring the far-reaching effects of environmental pollutants on mental health.
One in 10 premature births in the U.S. have been linked to pregnant women being exposed to chemicals in extremely common plastic products, a large study said.
