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environmental health
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fortune.comfinance23 days ago
Former Senator Bill Frist Links Environmental Conditions to Human Health
Bill Frist, a heart and lung transplant surgeon, argues that daily environmental factors shape long-term health outcomes. He cites heat, pollution, and neighborhood conditions as upstream contributors to disease.
rnz.co.nzscience46 days ago
UK-EU Trade Negotiations May Align Glyphosate Regulations as Licence Nears Expiry
UK officials are negotiating a new trade agreement with the EU that may align pesticide rules, potentially phasing out glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant on cereal and pulse crops. Environmental groups urged the government to adopt EU restrictions to address health and environ…
bbc.comscience71 days ago
Microplastics Found in Indoor Air with Potential for Annual Inhalation of Millions of Particles
Microplastics are present in the air inside homes, where individuals may inhale millions of these particles each year. Research indicates concentrations of these particles in indoor environments. Certain household adjustments can reduce exposure to microplastics.
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Huberman Lab Podcast Discusses Effects of Horizon Views on Brain and Body
The Huberman Lab podcast features a discussion on how viewing horizons, particularly upon first arrival, induces a calming shift in brain-body state. This effect also influences time perception. The episode includes neuroscientist Andrew Huberman and psychologist Dacher Keltner.
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