Smog and car exhaust can take a toll on the heart, and the latest research explores how.
Environmental Health
Car Pollution Linked To Childhood Cancers
Even in utero, children may be affected by exposure to certain compounds in car exhaust.
Bees’ Needs: Caffeine to Improve Memory
It turns out humans aren’t the only ones getting a buzz from coffee.
BPA Exposure Linked To Asthma In Kids
The list of adverse health effects from BPA exposure continues to grow.
More Health Harms for Children Exposed to BPA
Kids with high exposure to the chemical bisphenol-A exhibit unusual levels of protein in the urine – an early warning sign of possible kidney and cardiovascular problems
Study Hints at Potential Increased Risk of Cancer Among 9/11 Rescue Workers
Latest study adds to growing understanding of potential link between World Trade Center debris and cancer
Flame Fighting Chemicals Abundant in House Dust and Sofas
Chemicals are commonly added to furniture, carpeting, and even electronic devices to limit the risk of fire. But at what cost?
Autism and Air Pollution: The Link Grows Stronger
Studies continue to suggest that in utero exposure to pollution can raise the risk of autism
Pollutants Linked to Lower Fertility in Both Men and Women
It makes sense that what we’re exposed to can affect our health, including our fertility. And the latest research shows exactly how much.
Smoke-Free Laws Are Saving Lives
You can’t smoke in most restaurants and malls, and those laws may be responsible for saving thousands of lives.
BPA Linked with Obesity in Kids and Teens
Researchers say unhealthy diets and lack of exercise aren’t the only culprits in obesity. BPA may share some of the blame.
33 Ways to Eat Environmentally Friendly
If you started using reusable bags exclusively starting at age 25, you could save more than 21,000 plastic bags in your lifetime. Point being: sustainable eating doesn’t have to be hard, and it also doesn’t have to be …
TIME’s Mobile Tech Issue: Three Myths About Cell Phones
Are cell phones really more addictive than crack? A skeptic’s guide
