Our work shows that short-term exposure to air pollution can significantly impact upon several dimensions of cognition,” says ...

Health officials raised alarms about the quality of the district's ongoing maintenance and cleaning practices at schools.

Does winter really raise blood pressure and make early mornings dangerous for the elderly? Here’s what experts say ...

Plastics have infiltrated every recess of the planet, including your lungs, kidneys and other sensitive organs. Scientists ...

The Brain Tour, inside dementia is an app designed for iOS and Android phones, that uses augmented reality to transport users inside the brain. Whether you're curious to explore a healthy brain or ...

Chris Baumgart asked Public Investigator why high-end homes on Lake Drive seemed to have gotten their lead pipes replaced first. Here's what we found.

As temperatures drop, zip up that coat, pull on a hat and gloves and be mindful of how much time you’re exposed to the ...

Prior studies have found microplastics in lungs, placentas and testes — but the most common spot for them may be even more worrying, finds a new report ...

When we think of gut health, most of us think only about the food we eat. But, did you know there are countless other factors ...

The health department tested four schools for lead. They've confirmed two have hazards, while a third has results pending.

Sediment cores from the Aegean Sea reveal that human-driven lead contamination began 5,200 years ago—much earlier than expected. This pollution is tied to shifts in economy and land use, culminating ...

People diagnosed with dementia have up to 10 times more microplastics present in their brains than those without the ...