COVID-19 Highlights Lack of Clean Water Access
The need for good hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the lack of access to clean water some communities are facing.
Category: Health
Dining at Home May Combat Obesity
Americans are cooking and eating more family meals at home to stay safe and save money, but it might also curb the obesity epidemic.
Oil Field Water OK for Some CA Irrigation
Irrigation with water from oil fields may be safe for a California water district’s crops if the water is diluted and boron-tolerant crops are grown.
Safety Concerns Surrounding Pesticide Use
Hazards posed by pesticides to human health and the environment have long been a bone of contention, leaving people confused and in need of clear guidelines.
Video Games Hone Visual Attention Skills
Video games may help players practice how much visual information their brains can process at once, according to a new study.
Loneliness and Why We Will Beat COVID-19
Feelings of loneliness are widespread as humanity continues to self-isolate to stop the spread of coronavirus. Watch this video about why we will prevail.
What to Know about Your Food and Coronavirus
The rapid spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 breeds concern about food safety, but studies show no link between virus transmission and food.
Humidity and Respiratory Virus Transmission
Past virus studies suggest that indoor humidity levels may influence how easily respiratory viral infections spread in winter.
Listen to Your Gut on Air Pollution
Air pollution exposure alters the bacteria in the gut microbiome and could have more health effects than we realized, according to a new study.
Poor Mental Health Linked to Hotter Days
In the midst of a global warming crisis, a new study finds that hot days above 80 degrees are taking a toll on people’s psychological well-being.