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CDC updates measles toll, now counts 2 deaths

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated national tallies to officially include two measles-related deaths alongside over 3,650 reported cases, marking the highest infection total in 35 years.…

The era of male birth control may be nearing

The landscape of reproductive health is experiencing a significant shift as ongoing developments in clinical trials and announcements from the World Health Organization suggest reversible male contraceptives could enter …

Madagascar villagers file claim against Rio Tinto over alleged mine contamination

More than six thousand residents in Madagascar have filed a high court claim in London against mining group Rio Tinto over alleged pollution from its mineral sands operation. The lawsuit, brought by law firm Leigh Day on…

One third of USA population exposed to harmful air pollution monitor

The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Atmosphere Monitoring Service published its 2026 Atmosphere Watch report on September 30, 2026, revealing that over one-third of the global population experienced hazardous ground-…

Scientists deliver ‘starkest warning yet’ of profound changes sweeping the planet’s oceans

More than 120 international scientists issued an urgent report warning of severe, accelerating climate impacts across the global ocean system. Published on September 29, 2026, by Mercator Ocean International and the Cope…

US House Democratic Women's Caucus press health secretary on estrogen patch shortages

The US House Democratic Women's Caucus has urged Health and Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and FDA Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas to address a prolonged shortage of estradiol transdermal patches. In a letter sent on M…

AI Voice Test Could Screen For Type 2 Diabetes, Research Finds

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model capable of screening individuals for type 2 diabetes using a brief, 20-second voice recording. The technology analyzes subtle acoustic characteristics such as p…

Long After Wildfire Smoke Is Gone, Heavy Metals Could Still Be Harming Survivors’ Lungs

A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that toxic heavy metal mixtures in ash from the August 2023 Maui wildfires continue damaging survivors' lung health. Researchers conducting…

This TikTok home remedy could cause botulism—here’s what to know

Health officials have issued urgent public safety warnings regarding a viral TikTok trend that promotes fermenting fresh garlic in raw honey at room temperature as a natural cold remedy. Medical experts caution that impr…

New tool directly links carbon emissions to amount of environmental and economic damage caused

A coalition of Australian climate scientists launched an online platform named Carbon Impacts Tracer to quantify environmental and economic damages from fossil fuel emissions. Developed by researchers at the Australian N…

Remedial Work at Diggings East Begins - US EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the start of major cleanup work at Diggings East, one of the largest remaining corridor projects in the Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (BPSOU). The project inv…

Dengue fever outbreak prompts Florida counties to declare state of emergency

Several Florida counties in the Tampa Bay area, specifically Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties, declared local states of emergency following an unprecedented surge in locally acquired dengue fever infections. He…

US States Challenge FAA Environmental Review of Commercial Drone Package Rules

A coalition of fifteen US states and local officials formally filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. The legal challenge targets the agency environmental review process authorizing…

Maritime experts travel to Nantucket to investigate shipwreck remains exposed by nor’easter

Maritime experts planned to survey weathered wooden beams exposed on a Nantucket beach following a powerful weekend nor’easter. The Egan Maritime Institute stated its collections manager would inspect the splintered timb…

6 of the Best Bike Trails in Europe

European tourism boards and travel publications have highlighted six prominent cycling routes combining historical railway conversions, natural landscapes, and cultural landmarks. The featured paths include Spain's Carri…

17 Natural Health & Nutrition Tips You Can Start Today

Health and nutrition experts emphasize the adoption of sustainable dietary and lifestyle habits to improve long-term physical and mental well-being. Guidance focuses on consuming whole, nutrient-dense foods such as color…

Healthcare workers battle persistent long COVID:

More than eleven percent of healthcare personnel report persistent moderate or severe long covid symptoms at three and six months following infection according to recent findings. Fatigue emerges as the most frequent lin…

Trade sugary oatmeal for savory porridge in this protein-rich breakfast

Nutritional advisors and culinary platforms are promoting savory breakfast porridge as an alternative to sugar-heavy morning meals to support stable blood sugar levels. Traditional rolled or steel-cut oats serve as a neu…

Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for California

Scientists warn that a slow-moving planetary scale Kelvin wave is approaching the California coast amid an exceptionally strong Pacific El Niño. Triggered by shifting trade winds, the massive pulse of warm subsurface wat…

The one change that worked: Anxiety had me hiding from the world – then two magic questions set me free

Personal essays and psychological frameworks highlight cognitive reframing techniques designed to interrupt catastrophic thinking associated with social anxiety. When individuals experience high-pressure environments or …

Taking Ozempic? A routine eye exam could help you understand your risk for vision loss.

Millions of Americans taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for diabetes or weight management face increased discussion regarding potential rare vision loss risks. Researchers and ophthalmologists emphasize th…

The latest ploy to get rid of D.C.’s mosquitoes? Releasing thousands more.The latest ploy to get rid of D.C.’s mosquitoes? Releasing thousands more.

To combat rising mosquito populations and reduce dependence on chemical insecticides, pest control authorities in Washington, D.C., are releasing hundreds of thousands of lab-raised, non-biting male mosquitoes infected w…

Ozone Action Day Declared: Pollution Alert Issued for North Texas for Monday

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the National Weather Service declared an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas and Fort Worth region. Officials issued this alert because weather conditions favored elevated gr…

Does the Textile Waste Bill Have a Chance at Passing?

A bill has been introduced in the United States Congress to address the significant environmental challenge posed by national textile waste. According to estimates from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), app…

Dog dies trying to protect northern California couple from bear attack

A 7.5-year-old French bulldog named Cassie died after defending her owners from a cinnamon-colored black bear outside their rural home in Burnt Ranch, Trinity County, Northern California. The incident occurred in the ear…

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