Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis Linked to Pesticide Exposure Elevated risk of IBD for people exposed to environmental pollutants in the prior decade Nov 21, 2024 video
Where There's Wildfire Smoke, There's Respiratory Infection We're only just beginning to understand what wildfire smoke is capable of Nov 17, 2024
Air Pollution Tied to Preterm Birth Risk Extreme heat, wildfire smoke identified as risk factors Nov 13, 2024
Simple Measures Ease Cardiac Strain in 100-Degree Weather But electric fans were associated with harm in a hot and dry setting Nov 07, 2024
How Trump's Win Affects Healthcare; Uptick in COVID; Pesticides and Prostate Cancer Health news and commentary gathered by Â鶹´«Ã½ staff Nov 06, 2024
'Converging' Evidence of Link Between Air Pollution and Breast Cancer Large cohort study showed cancer risk increased with exposure to fine particulate matter Oct 30, 2024
A Look at the Supreme Court's Upcoming Term Public health is on the chopping block once again Oct 28, 2024
EPA Imposes Stricter Standards to Protect Kids From Lead Paint Exposure "There is no safe level of lead," said agency official Oct 24, 2024
What Will the IV Fluid Shortage Mean for Hospital Finance? A more strategic approach to production is key to preventing crises like this Oct 23, 2024
Rainfall and Mortality; Identifying Risk for Preeclampsia Also in TTHealthWatch: HIV-positive kidney donors Oct 19, 2024 podcast
Air Pollution Risky After Lung Transplant Living in polluted zip codes was linked to worse outcomes after transplant Oct 17, 2024
The Supreme Court's Open Season on Public Health Agencies "I just had this reverence for the court. I don't anymore," says Lawrence Gostin, JD Oct 16, 2024 video
Serena Williams' Surgery; Moderna Sued Over COVID Vax; Brighter Nights and Mortality Health news and commentary gathered by Â鶹´«Ã½ staff Oct 16, 2024
Lessons for Medical Practices From Hurricane Milton Emergency preparedness helps ensure patient and staff safety Oct 15, 2024
Back-to-Back Hurricanes Have Left Medical Disaster in Their Wake Some thoughts for responders and leadership Oct 11, 2024
Hot Days and Methamphetamine Are Now a Deadlier Mix Records show about one in five heat-related deaths in recent years involved methamphetamine Oct 09, 2024
Florida Hospitals in Hurricane Milton's Path Prepare for the Worst Some facilities plan to stay open during the storm Oct 09, 2024
The Project 2025 Promise: Worse Health and Climate Chaos The outcome of the November election will have an impact for decades to come Oct 08, 2024
Fla. Hospitals Evacuate; Man Charged in Indian Doctor's Death; Life Expectancy Limit Health news and commentary gathered by Â鶹´«Ã½ staff Oct 08, 2024
White House Mandates 10-Year Deadline for Replacing Lead Pipes Clean water is "matter of basic human rights," EPA head says Oct 08, 2024
North Carolina Is Distributing Allergy Meds as Bees Swarm After Helene Flooding State stepping in after surge in requests for medication to protect people allergic to stings Oct 07, 2024
Hospitals Still Feeling Impacts of Hurricane Helene Asheville's Mission Hospital remains without running water Oct 03, 2024
Hurricanes Like Helene Keep Killing for Years to Come The average storm contributes to the early deaths of 7,000 to 11,000 people over a 15-year period Oct 02, 2024
Chemical Cloud Moving Over Atlanta Suburbs Prompts Shelter-in-Place Alert Atlanta's fire department said it was testing for the presence of chemicals Oct 02, 2024
The Wildfires May Be Contained but their Impact on Youth Mental Health Is Raging It's time for a strategic approach to climate anxiety Oct 02, 2024
Sharp Rise in Heat-Related ED Visits for Kids in Texas Absolute numbers are still small, but researcher warns of continued effects of climate change Oct 01, 2024
Dozens Rescued by Helicopter From Flooded Tennessee Hospital Inundated by Helene Dramatic scene at Unicoi County Hospital Sep 27, 2024
Fluoride in Water Poses Enough Risk to Kids' IQ to Merit EPA Action, Judge Says Ruling is a blow to practice hailed as one of the greatest achievements in public health Sep 25, 2024
U.S. Deaths Tied to Extreme Temps May Double, Triple by Mid-21st Century Study finds that increase in heat deaths will far outweigh reduction in cold deaths Sep 23, 2024 video
EPA Scientists Say They Were Pressured to Downplay Health Harms From Chemicals And a watchdog found they were retaliated against Sep 22, 2024
Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease Risks observed for the akinetic rigid form of the disease, as well as dyskinesia Sep 20, 2024 video
Metal Exposure Also Linked to More Coronary Artery Calcium Impact of contaminant exposure considered on par with traditional risk factors Sep 18, 2024
Swimming Banned at Multiple East Coast Beaches After Medical Waste Washes Ashore Source of the waste is under investigation Sep 17, 2024
Microplastics Found in Human Olfactory Bulbs Findings suggest a pathway for plastic fragments to enter the brain Sep 16, 2024
Screening After False Positive Mammograms; RSV Vaccination and Hospitalization Also in TTHealthWatch: time from approval to reimbursement for new drugs Sep 14, 2024 podcast
Our Patients With Disabilities Face Unique Environmental Risks Ambitious action against climate change is necessary to protect us all Sep 14, 2024
Did U.S. Government Play a Role in Remote Tribe's Widespread Illness and Cancer? Toxins are embedded in the soil, but no one can say what has caused such widespread illness Sep 10, 2024
Are You Ready for Wildfire Season? Wildfire season is a double whammy for healthcare workers across the country Aug 31, 2024
