Chronic kidney disease patients living in the hottest countries experienced an additional 8% drop in kidney function each year compared to those living in temperate climates, finds a new study from researchers at UCL and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
INDRAGIRI HILIR, Indonesia For generations, the seafaring Duano Indigenous community in Indonesia’s Riau province has relied on paddles and basic nets for their livelihood, launching small boats into healthy fishing grounds off the eastern coast of Sumatra. In the past, a single Duano canoeist could haul 80 kilograms (176 pounds) of fish to shore […]
SINGAPORE If you didn’t know better, you might think Edwin Beng is heading home after buying a new appliance. It’s a muggy Sunday morning in Singapore, and Beng, carrying a signature bright blue Ikea bag in one hand, steps off the street, descends into a building basement, and enters a corner room. The vibe […]
Exposure to higher amounts of fine particulate matter air pollution may counteract the protective CV effects of active commuting and farming activity in China, researchers reported. In an analysis of Chinese biobank data with more than 320,000 participants, researchers found that increased active commuting was associated with reduced risks for cerebrovascular disease and ischemic heart disease
A new analysis suggests that replacing just 10% of processed and ultraprocessed foods with minimally processed foods significantly lowered the risk for various cancers.