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June 11, 2025

News·USA

Fact Check: Trump Did Not Order Men to Reverse Vasectomies, Claims Originated from Satirical Source

Recent social media posts claim President Donald Trump signed an executive order forcing men to reverse their vasectomies. This claim is completely false and originated from a satirical article by The Onion,

Health·News·USA

Avian Flu Outbreak Hits 33 U.S. Dairy Herds: FDA Ensures Milk Safety Amid Rising Concerns

While the virus is lethal for commercial poultry, most infected cattle seem to recover within two weeks, according to experts. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Tuesday that pasteurized milk samples had tested positive for traces

April 25, 2024

Trump Administration Cuts $12B in Health Grants, States Lose Funding

News·USA

The Trump administration has abruptly canceled over $12 billion in federal grants to state health departments, money that was supporting critical public health programs

Ozempic Penis” Effect: Male Users Report 1-1.5 Inch Size Increase After Weight Loss, Science Explains Why

Health·News

Men taking Ozempic for weight loss are reporting a surprising side effect – their penises appear larger. This phenomenon, dubbed “Ozempic penis” or “Ozemdick”

Health

Massachusetts Towns Under Curfew After Deadly EEE Virus Detected—Critical Risk and 30% Mortality Highlight Urgent Warnings

The Massachusetts Public Health Center has declared a “critical risk level” after detecting a human case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a severe viral disease transmitted through the bite of an infected

Tejal Somvanshi

August 27, 2024

Climate·Health·Weather

Europe’s Lethal Heat: Nearly 176,000 Annual Deaths and Rising — What Can Be Done?

Around 175,000 people die each year in Europe from heat-related causes, and that number is expected to rise in line with the planet’s constant warming, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on

Tejal Somvanshi

August 2, 2024

Air China B-2471 takeoff SFO runway 28R , Photo credits - dsleeter_2000 ,CC BY-NC 2.0

Europe·Pollution

52 Million Europeans Exposed to Risks from Ultrafine Particles Emitted by Nearby Airports

An report prepared by the European ecologist federation Transport & Environment (T&E) warns that ultrafine particles (UFP), emitted by air traffic, could affect up to eight million people living near major airports

Rahul Somvanshi

June 29, 2024

The cattle farm OÜ Estonia in Oisu has some 1,000 cows. Photo: Patrik Rastenberger/NEFCO-CC BY-NC 2.0

Health·USA

Bird Flu Pandemic Possibility: CDC Reports Low Current Risk, High Mortality Potential

The US health authorities stated that there is currently no risk of a pandemic from avian flu A(H5N1), despite outbreaks in 12 states among dairy cows, and at least three people infected

Tejal Somvanshi

June 25, 2024

Hot Heads, Broadway between Duane and Reade streets.( Photo Credit: Swerz,CC BY-NC 2.0 )

Climate·News·USA

NYC Heatwave Closure Alert: 43% of Cooling Centers Shut Down, Discover Open Locations Now

More than 200 cooling centers in New York City are closed today, Wednesday, due to the Juneteenth holiday, amidst the first heatwave of the year in the tri-state area expected to last

Tejal Somvanshi

June 19, 2024

The Imperial Towers, Tardeo , Mumbai Photo Credit: Satish Krishnamurthy {CC BY-SA 2.0}

India·Pollution

Mumbai’s Air Pollution Complaints Surge 305% in Five Years Amid Deteriorating Air Quality

According to a report released by the Praja Foundation on Tuesday, complaints related to air pollution in Mumbai city have increased by 305 percent over the past five years. The report indicates

Govind Tekale

June 13, 2024

Speech by an Earthjustice member urging California to #FixLCFS by including jet fuel emissions in the state’s scoping plan, in support of airport workers-Photo Source SEIU USWW

Aviation·Pollution·USA

How Airport Emissions Are Cutting Lives Short by Over a Decade in LAX and Neighboring Areas?

A new study has detailed the health effects of aviation fuel emissions on airport workers and people living near an airport or flight path. Following that, on Tuesday, SEIU United Service Workers

Govind Tekale

June 6, 2024

Activism·News·World

Candy-Flavored E-Cigarettes on the Rise: How the Tobacco Industry is Hooking the Next Generation with 16,000 Flavors

About 37 million adolescents aged 13 to 15 consume tobacco, and in many countries, the rate of electronic cigarette use among adolescents surpasses that of adults, according to the report “Hooking the

Tejal Somvanshi

May 28, 2024

A variety of strains at a recreational marijuana dispensary in Denver, Colorado. Photo Credit: My 420 Tours (CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)

News·USA

Marijuana Tops Alcohol: 17.7 Million Americans Choose Daily Use in Landmark Shift

A national data analysis spanning four decades has revealed a significant shift in substance use patterns in the United States. According to the Associated Press, for the first time, daily marijuana use

Tejal Somvanshi

May 26, 2024

Pollution·Science

22% Spike in Diabetes Risk with 10% Air Pollution Rise, 1 in 5 Global Cases Linked

Air pollution is a major factor for type 2 diabetes. This is confirmed by a study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. It followed 12,064 adults residing in Delhi and

Rahul Somvanshi

May 26, 2024

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