Plastics ‘crisis’ is costing $1.5tn in global deaths and injuries, report says
The Lancet report on plastic comes as scientists are warning about the dangers of microplastics found in brain tissue and breast milk.
Month: August 2025
Attack on Palestinian Red Crescent Society’s Gaza HQ condemned by global health organizations
The World Health Organization has led condemnation an attack on the Palestine Red Crescent Society’s headquarters in Gaza that killed one person and left several
Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over China’s new embassy in the UK
It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers
World leaders condemn videos of emaciated Israeli hostages in Gaza as Red Cross calls for access
Hamas said it would allow Red Cross access if humanitarian aid corridors were opened into Gaza.
Tailored granola transforms gut bacteria and improves mood
A study reveals that custom granola can boost gut health and mood by increasing beneficial bacteria and short-chain fatty acids based on individual microbiota.
Creatine in your diet may benefit your digestive system
Findings suggest dietary creatine from meat may alleviate chronic constipation, with stronger effects observed in men and those without certain health issues.
Eating more ultra-processed food raises your risk of lung cancer
The association between ultra-processed food consumption and lung cancer risk underscores the importance of nutrition in cancer prevention strategies.
Work Requirements and Red Tape Ahead for Millions on Medicaid
Now that the Republicans’ big tax-and-spending bill has become law, new bureaucratic hurdles have emerged for millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for health
Training for the Moo(n)
A curious cow watches as NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins perform a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco Volcanic Field in Northern Arizona
Ron DeSantis Pushes Coastal ‘Resilience’ While Doing Little To Tackle Climate Change
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the media about the cruise industry during a press conference at PortMiami in April. DeSantis faces criticism for failing
Boeing defence workers go on strike in new blow to aviation giant
About 3,200 workers who build F-15 fighter jets and other military aircraft voted to reject the firm’s latest contract deal.
Dozens of migrants die in boat capsize off Yemen
Dozens are missing after a boat carrying more than 150 migrants, many believed to be Ethiopian, sank in bad weather.
Watch: Twin waterspouts merge near Italian coastline
A local tour boat operator paused an excursion so he could film the waterspouts off Italy’s east coast.
Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump
The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives.