Tag: health
Pollution from coal power plants contributes to far more deaths than...
Lucas Henneman, George Mason University
Air pollution particles from coal-fired power plants are more harmful to human health than...
Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − here’s the...
Julie Pollock, University of Richmond
While people usually think first about the turkey or the ham during holiday meals,...
Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls − air...
Delphine Farmer, Colorado State University
When wildfire smoke turns the air brown and hazy, you might think about...
Spicy food might burn in the moment, but it likely won’t...
Paul D. Terry, University of Tennessee
Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food — some love the burn,...
Yellow jerseys of the fireline: A day fighting wildfires can require...
Brent C. Ruby, University of Montana
For three weeks in July, the world’s most elite bike racers climb steep...
Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and...
Jonathan Bean, University of Arizona
Picture two homes on the same street: one constructed in the 1950s and the...
Fixing the global childhood obesity epidemic begins with making healthy choices...
Kathleen Trejo Tello, College of Charleston
The global childhood obesity epidemic has exploded. Over the past four decades, the...
Hip-hop and health – why so many rap artists die young
A.D. Carson, University of Virginia
The song “Be Healthy” from the 2000 album by hip-hop duo dead prez, “Let’s...
EXPLORING NATURE
At Antarctica’s midwinter, a look back at the frozen continent’s long...
Daniella McCahey, Texas Tech University
As Midwinter Day approaches in Antarctica – the longest and darkest day of the...
