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COP28: Health is finally on the agenda, but there's more to do as …

WebAs global leaders gather in Dubai for COP28, health has finally landed firmly on the climate change agenda, with the first "health day" at the annual UN climate …

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People may support climate action more strongly if they …

WebHighlighting the health relevance of climate change and the health benefits of climate solutions can generate support for climate action, a major review of evidence on …

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COP28: The climate summit's first Health Day points to what needs …

WebThe Health Day at COP28 points to what is required. Health must be brought to the center of climate policy. As the director-general of the World Health Organization, …

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Health is finally a priority at COP28. Will it spur faster climate action

WebArianne Teherani has a loud, clear message for the negotiators at COP28: "Climate change is undermining human health, fundamentally, all over the world, right …

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The impacts of extreme heat on health and well-being in the …

WebSenior Lecturer in Public Health at the University of the West of England Dr. Janet Ige said, "Danger to life from extreme heat in the U.K. is well documented but less …

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Heat, disease, air pollution: How climate change impacts health

WebGlobal warming must be limited to the Paris Agreement target of 1.5 degrees Celsius "to avert catastrophic health impacts and prevent millions of climate change …

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WebOverall health is achieved through a combination of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being, which, together is commonly referred to as the Health Triangle.

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Report: Climate change is threatening health globally

WebThe growing health threats could worsen if we do not urgently address climate change. Even at a global warming of 1.14 degrees, human losses are increasing …

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Healthcare changes can slash climate impact: global health agency

WebA Unitaid report looked at how the global healthcare system could reduce carbon emissions and mitigate its impact on nature. "As the source of 4.6 percent of …

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What's the latest on GMOs and gene-edited foods—and what are …

WebAn expert explains. Advances in genetic engineering have given rise to an era of foods—including genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene-edited …

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Is it time to get rid of homework

WebEmmy Kang, mental health counselor at Humantold, says studies have shown heavy workloads can be "detrimental" for students and cause a "big impact on …

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Tiny llama nanobodies neutralize different noroviruses—can they …

WebHuman noroviruses cause acute gastroenteritis, a global health problem for which there are no vaccines or antiviral drugs. Although most healthy patients recover …

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Scientists probe the role of archaea in the human microbiome

Webby Christian Urban, Kiel University. Kiel University’s Professor Ruth Schmitz-Streit together with international colleagues presented an inventory of the role of …

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Tackling climate change can improve public health in Africa: New …

WebThe report highlights five key reasons why these actions should be a priority: Adverse impact of air pollution on health across Africa. Projected increases in emissions …

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Social workers experienced depression, PTSD, and anxiety at …

WebMore information: Ramona Alaggia et al, Troubled times: Canadian social workers' early adversities, mental health, and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, …

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Research shows that wildfires have erased two decades' worth of …

WebA new study has tabulated the toll from two decades of wildfires on air quality and human health in the continental U.S. The authors report that from 2000 to 2020, the …

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Revealing the global environmental impacts of healthcare

WebThe study, published today (Thursday 16 July) in the prestigious journal, The Lancet Planetary Health, is the first global assessment of environmental harms from …

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Black women who experience racism experience trauma-like …

WebBlack Americans continue to suffer from health disparities, including being at disproportionately greater risk for stroke, cognitive decline and neurodegenerative …

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Environmental engineers suggest that anaerobic digestion could …

WebChemicals—from antibiotics used to keep livestock healthy to pesticides that shield crops from insects and other pests—play an important role in modern agriculture. …

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Researchers: Health and education are closely linked—NZ needs to

WebPoor health affects school attendance, limits learning opportunities and contributes to poor academic outcomes. Correspondingly, education is a recognized …

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Forecasting forest health using models to predict tree canopy height

WebToo many factors contribute to the growth and health of trees. Tree height is an important indicator of a forest's maturity and overall health. Forest restoration projects …

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Multimedia distribution and health risk assessment of typical …

WebA team of researchers from Zhejiang University measured 11 semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) and 27 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in 531 soil …

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Plant health as a new effective monitoring system for volcanic …

WebPlant health as a new effective monitoring system for volcanic activity. Images of the study area in 1994 compared to 2022, with the significant loss of trees in …

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Why the body positivity movement risks turning toxic

WebBut while some find the body positivity movement to be uplifting and helpful, others have begun calling the movement "toxic" and suggesting it may be time to move …

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