Our overuse of salt is a ‘slow-moving train wreck’
Human activities are making Earth’s air, soil, and freshwater saltier, which could pose an existential threat if current trends continue.
Our overuse of salt is a ‘slow-moving train wreck’
Human activities are making Earth’s air, soil, and freshwater saltier, which could pose an existential threat if current trends continue.
How to protect people displaced by the climate crisis
Climate refugees are predominantly from formerly colonized countries that aren’t responsible, in large part, for the factors that exacerbate climate change.
Rush-hour traffic air increases blood pressure
Unfiltered air from rush-hour traffic significantly increased passengers’ blood pressure, both while in the car and up to 24 hours later.
Antibiotics combo treats Lyme disease better
A combination of antibiotics is more effective in treating Lyme disease than the commonly prescribed course of a single antibiotic alone.
More older Americans use cannabis now than before pandemic
More older Americans use cannabis now than before the pandemic, with 12% saying they’ve consumed a THC-containing substance in the past year.
5 things to know about norovirus
Norovirus, a common stomach illness can spread almost anywhere. An expert brings you up to speed.
5 things to know about norovirus
Norovirus, a common stomach illness can spread almost anywhere. An expert brings you up to speed.
Brittle stars can learn new stuff, no brain required
Brittle stars don’t have a brain but can still learn stuff through experience, a new study shows.
5 ways to protect your emotional health over the holidays
Family dynamics don’t take a break during the holidays. Here’s how to have an emotionally healthy gatherings with family.