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Human Health Risks Due to Airborne Polychlorinated Biphenyls Are Highest in New Bedford Harbor Communities Living Closest to the Harbor

2 hours ago | Harvard | 3 articles

Wendy J. Heiger-Bernays, Kathryn S. Tomsho, Komal Basra, Zoe E. Petropolous, Kate Crawfor, Keri C. Hornbuckle, and Madeleine K. Scammell. 11/15/2019. “ Human Health Risks Due...
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Slip, slop, what? Why putting on sunscreen suddenly seems complicated

1 day ago | The Guardian

Despite concerns over reef health, vitamin D deficiencies and multi-layered skincare routines, tried and tested sunscreen advice holds true Advice about sunscreen used to be...
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The war on plastic won't be easily won | Letters

3 days ago | The Guardian

David Fell on the difficulty of containing consumption, Libby Peake on the conclusions of the Green Alliance's report, Haddon Willmer on the NHS's extensive use of too...
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EPA warn that inadequate monitoring of water supplies is putting the health of over one million Irish people at risk

5 days ago | The Irish Sun

How ‘smart machinery access' boosts heavy equipment health and safety

6 days ago | DXC

The concept of creating a “smart factory” by integrating IoT devices, digital twin technology, advanced data analytics and automation of the complete product lifecycle is...
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Melbourne choked by hazardous smoke as bushfires continue to burn across Victoria

6 days ago | The Guardian | 2 articles

Authorities warn people to take health precautions as firefighters spend night responding to alarms triggered by smoke haze Melbourne has been hit by hazardous air pollution as...
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Meet the developer group trying to break the mental health stigma in tech, where moving fast and breaking things leads developers to burnout and health issues

8 days ago | Business Insider

In 2013, developer Ed Finkler founded Open Sourcing Mental Illness , an organization that promotes mental health in tech through online resources, handbooks, research, and...
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7 things mental health experts wish you knew about anxiety

9 days ago | Business Insider

Anxiety is fairly common - nearly 18% of the population has an anxiety disorder. Yet, it's often misunderstood. While it's an emotion meant to keep you safe, sometimes it's...
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New year health kicks are great - but your environment is also vital | Dr Robert Wright

10 days ago | The Guardian

Understanding how environment impacts health will empower us to make the lifestyle changes that matter most, from what foods to buy to fragrances to avoid Exercising and eating...
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What's Actually In Meat-Free Foods - And Are They Healthy?

12 days ago | Huffington Post

There are more meat substitute products on the market than ever before, with a whole host of new releases hitting supermarkets for Veganuary. But the Nuffield Council on...
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Blue Monday: How to protect your mental health at work

Blue Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year. The combination of the gloom of winter and the post-Christmas lull means that many find this day particularly... Read more ...

Blue Monday: Are you experiencing the most depressing day of the year or do...

BLUE Monday is described as the most depressing day of the year. With dark, cold, wintry days plaguing the month of January, it's no wonder why people can end up feeling down... Read more ...

Love Island spin-off star who attempted suicide accuses ITV of neglect

Tia Latham appeared on Survival Of The Fittest in 2018 A Survival Of The Fittest star has accused ITV of neglect after she attempted to take her own life following her... Read more ...

Wake up to 'Wakey' - the new, micro breakfast show that'll brighten up your...

Writer, broadcaster and artistic director Deborah Coughlin talks about why her new app, Wakey!, will help improve your happiness, health and wellbeing. And Love Island's Chris... Read more ...

The case for a privacy nutrition label

In today's digital age, protecting your privacy online has never been more difficult. As our lives have become increasingly connected, it's hard for consumers to know how... Read more ...

Vitamin D deficiency: The change in your muscles that could signal you lack...

VITAMIN D is an essential nutrient that the body absorbs through direct exposure to sunlight. Lacking the sunshine vitamin can impair vital bodily processes, including those... Read more ...

Third person killed by coronavirus as deadly disease spreads across four...

Authorities in China believe the outbreak can be contained A third person has died as a result of a deadly virus outbreak in China with the number of cases tripling over the... Read more ...

Jofra Archer faces Wednesday fitness test as England get excited for double...

Heart attack: The snack proven to reduce your risk of developing the deadly...

HEART attacks are a sudden and fatal complication that is triggered by an accumulation of unhealthy decisions taken over time. Luckily, you can slash your risk of having a... Read more ...

War in the Blood BBC Two documentary - everything you need to know

Arthur Cary's remarkable documentary showcasing two cancer patients' gruelling journey first aired in July 2019. It will air again in January 2020, offering viewers another... Read more ...