Bisphenol A exposure through the skin from store receipts takes longer to be excreted

Canadian and Swedish researchers found that Bisphenol A is introduced into the body when handling register receipts from stores.

Putting mobile phone in trouser pocket 'can cause infertility in men'

Putting cell phone in the pockets or hang on a belt is recently proposed to be the cause of infertility, especially in the males

Loneliness could be greater threat to public health than obesity

Social isolation may represent a greater public health hazard than obesity, and their impact has been growing and will continue to grow, according to US researches.

Sperm counts continue to decline in Western nations, study finds

Sperm counts in Western countries have decreased by half in recent years, suggesting a continuing and significant decline in male reproductive health.

Physical activity inequality can explain obesity differences

Unwalkable cities, activity inequality, and obesity are a tricky blend.

Cut out sugary drinks to prevent type 2 diabetes

An international study finds thousands of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented every year if people stopped drinking sugary drinks.

Researchers find sunscreen becomes ‘toxic’ when exposed to chlorine

Chlorine mixed with sunscreen has been found to result in kidney and liver dysfunctions, as well as nervous system disorders.

Scientists call for immediate halt to consumer use of two widespread chemicals

The declaration signed by more than 200 scientists and medical professionals from around the world states that Triclosan and Triclocarban may pose grave risks to human health and the environment.

New study finds more than 2 billion people overweight or obese

Globally, more than 2 billion children and adults suffer from health problems related to being overweight or obese, and an increasing percentage of people die from these health conditions, according to a new study.

Where cigarette smoking's damage is done... down to the DNA

For the first time, scientists created a method for effectively mapping that DNA damage at high resolution across the genome.

Exposure to toxins during late pregnancy and early life correlate with autism risk

Researchers found that differences in the uptake of multiple toxic and essential elements over the second and third trimesters and early postnatal periods are associated with the risk of developing autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Human activity has polluted European air for 2,000 years, study finds

A new study shows metal mining and smelting have polluted the environment for thousands of years, challenging the widespread belief that environmental pollution began with the Industrial Revolution.