Health News Archives

Cancer Endangers Some Wildlife Species
Effective conservation can help reduce threat, expert says

Health Tip: Monitoring Beach Safety
When to avoid the sand and surf

Families Urged to Have Wells Tested Yearly
Young kids are especially vulnerable to contamination, experts say

Global Warming Biggest Health Threat of 21st Century, Experts Say
Public health officials call on their own to tackle issue

Staying Slim Is Good for the Environment
Sustaining heavier people produces more greenhouse gases, researchers say

Fish in U.S. Rivers Tainted With Common Medications
Study is part of government strategy to tackle issue

Climate Change May Boost Contact With Pollutants
Exposure to elevated ozone levels associated with increased hospital admissions

Rainy Areas in U.S. Show Higher Autism Rates
Researchers note that environmental toxins might trigger genetic vulnerability

1976 Italian Dioxin Release Damaged Babies’ Thyroids
Women living near Seveso disaster were 6 times more likely to deliver infants with problems

Family Study Associates Pesticide Use With Parkinson’s Risk
Study found strongest ties to herbicides and insecticides