This is rubbish! Researchers say that deteriorating car tires and decomposing garbage are sending minute plastic fragments into the air, which may be fueling infertility, colon cancer and respiratory illnesses. There’s long been concern about how exposure to microplastics — found in cosmetics and toothpaste and shed from food containers and clothing — can hurt … Read more
New York City’s food industry leaders begged Gov. Kathy Hochul for an exemption from her controversial congestion pricing plan – warning that the fee will lead to higher prices for consumers. A coalition of more than 100 businesses and associations – including restaurateurs, distributors, food banks and businesses such as Baldor Specialty Foods and Acme … Read more
Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streamers that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”? It’s harder than you may think — but just as fun. Regular writers of Christmas fare for Hallmark Channel, Great American Family … Read more
A large study found that greater exposure to long-term air pollution was linked with increased risks for blood clots that can occur in deep veins, which, if untreated, can block blood flow and cause serious complications, even death. These findings came from a longitudinal study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that included … Read more
Your holiday candles that smell of pomegranate, peppermint and pine may spark joy in your home, but they can also fuel your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, a new study finds. “Our research shows that some home fragrance products may be detrimental to indoor air quality,” Asit Kumar Mishra and Marie Coggins, researchers from Ireland, wrote last … Read more
Cher and Dick Van Dyke evacuated their Malibu mansions as the Franklin fire continues to grow and burn down homes. The “Marry Poppins” star, 98, announced via Facebook that he and his wife, Arlene, fled their estate along with their animals on Tuesday. “Arlene and I have safely evacuated with our animals except for Bobo … Read more
New insights into the behaviour of aerosols from cooking emissions and sea spray reveal that particles may take up more water than previously thought, potentially changing how long the particles remain in the atmosphere. Research led by the University of Birmingham found pollutants that form nanostructures could absorb substantially more water than simple models have … Read more
New research builds on scientific understanding of how air pollution and cancer risk are distributed throughout the U.S. Air pollution, often resulting from industrial or vehicle emissions, can travel for hundreds of miles and impact the health of communities through higher rates of asthma, respiratory infections, stroke, and lung cancer. Although previous studies have identified … Read more
Brain health should be top of mind as we age. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which slowly erodes memory, thinking skills and the ability to perform basic tasks. Now, economists at the nonprofit research organization RAND have identified several factors that can strongly predict at 60 if you’ll develop cognitive impairment and dementia by 80, including never drinking alcohol … Read more
Taylor Swift explains how she came up with the concept for her Eras Tour in her new book. AFP via Getty Images Look what fans made her do. Taylor Swift explains how she came up with the concept for her “ambitious” Eras Tour in the introduction to her new retrospective book, published Friday. The pop … Read more