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Lyme disease is a growing issue in the United States. Since the 1990's, the number of cases has more than doubled. Scientists at a laboratory associated with the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School are working...

Whether you’re shopping for a facial cleanser, gluten-free brownie mix, or bowls and mugs for your kitchen, everything you seek can be obtained at incredible low prices through Brandless...

Around 10 years ago, chemicals called phthalates were banned from children's toys. But researchers recently detected them in food children (and all of us) commonly eat: macaroni and cheese. Phthalates can disrupt hormones...

Around 10 years ago, chemicals called phthalates were banned from children's toys. But researchers recently detected them in food children (and all of us) commonly eat: macaroni and cheese. Phthalates can disrupt hormones...

Most of us are quick to reach for our sunscreen before heading outdoors in the summer, but that might not be a great idea - especially for swimmers. New research reveals that sunscreen becomes toxic when exposed to chlorine,...

Ever since the World Health Organization (WHO) deemed Monsanto’s glyphosate — a key ingredient in its Roundup weed killer — to be "probably carcinogenic,” the agrochemical giant has fought back with a vengeance...

Many cities have shifted to LED lights in a bid to be more energy and cost efficient, but LED lights have another price, and it comes at our health. This week, the American Medical Association (AMA) issued an official statement,...

World-first climate and health framework from 30 health and medical groups calls for recognition of citizens’ ‘right to health’

Dams are mitigating climate change impacts for certain populations, but the overall effect of such interventions may be increased drought

Getting a good night's sleep depends on a lot of things, but a well-made, comfortable mattress can make all the difference. Unfortunately, the majority of mattresses on the market (especially the cheap ones) are made with...

Flint, Michigan is still grappling with the aftermath of the water crisis - in March mayor Karen Weaver said it may be over two years before locals will be able to drink water from the tap without using a filter...

Detroit, Michigan, may have one of the highest rates of poverty in all metro cities in the U.S., but a new initiative launched by local non-profit Cass Community Social Services (CCSS) aims to make it easier for low-income...

High-profile doctors say Carmichael coalmine poses a ‘grave danger to public health’, including from air pollution and black lung disease

Your morning joe could give you more than just a buzz; it might even stave off the most common form of primary liver cancer. In a new study published this week, researchers from the University of Southampton and the University...

 High Times, the most prestigious brand in pot, has been valued at $70 million in a deal that sees it selling a 60% majority stake for roughly $42 million to investment firm Oreva Capital...