1+ hour, 47+ min ago   (623+ words) "It's so important to use evidence-based decision making to tackle these fires." A study highlighted by science communicator Ross Reid found that one of the strongest predictors of wildfire risk may be something many people use every day: roads. The…...

14+ hour, 14+ min ago   (632+ words) "The city is running a race where the finish line, clean air, is receding farther and farther." Mexico City's efforts to clean up the air have led to several measurable improvements. Ground-level ozone, however, has been stubborn. Researchers say the…...

13+ hour, 28+ min ago   (427+ words) People who have already used the product in cooking or meals should monitor for symptoms. A flavored olive oil sold in Ohio stores and online is being recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a voluntary recall notice over…...

15+ hour, 50+ min ago   (462+ words) "Patients are pouring in, and it is very difficult to accommodate everyone." In the worst measles outbreak in history, Bangladesh has vaccinated more than 19.7 million children while dengue cases worsen the crisis, overwhelming hospitals and leaving families scrambling to find…...

22+ hour, 30+ min ago   (442+ words) "If there's some inconsistent burning, you can have CO poisoning." As Western New York heads toward heating season, Rich Silvaroli, former fire chief with the Frontier Volunteer Fire Department, said households should not wait until the first cold snap to…...

20+ hour, 54+ min ago   (565+ words) The affected cleaners were contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium that can cause serious infections. A lawsuit against Clorox is drawing renewed attention to how a major household brand handled a safety issue involving products marketed to help people keep…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (406+ words) Researchers still do not know what level of plastic in the body would count as "safe." An Australian study revealed that by switching their diets, people were able to lower the amount of plastic-associated chemicals in their urine in just…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (535+ words) You don't need to go vegan to see meaningful health benefits from eating more plants. A new study found that U.S. adults who ate more plant foods and less meat showed signs of slower biological aging, suggesting that even moderate dietary…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (689+ words) "There's too much room for convective air flows to happen." While trying to get ahead of serious ice dam problems, one homeowner came across an unexpected attic detail: a gap of roughly 1 foot between an interior wall and the exterior…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (615+ words) She was left choosing between the risk of possible rabies exposure and the prospect of a bill ranging as high as $100,000. A middle-of-the-night wildlife encounter turned into a frightening public health and financial dilemma for one pregnant homeowner after their…...