By the end of the century, climate change may lead to approximately 110,000 heat-related premature deaths across the United States per year. GeoHealth Popular Science Environment Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 83
Engaging in activities that maintain cardiovascular health, such as exercising and eating a healthy diet, may lower dementia risk, especially in people whose genes put them at higher risk. Neurology Medical News Today EurekAlert! Fitness Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 152
The shutdown measures implemented by China in February 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 caused a substantial drop in some types of air pollution (nitrogen dioxide), but not others (aerosols and cloud properties). Geophysical Research Letters University of Washington EurekAlert! Forbes Environment Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 214
Fact-checking a false 140-character claim by stating it is false can help reduce misinformation. Using evidence to refute the claim is even more effective. British Journal of Psychology Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 215
COVID-19 may have been in the United States as early as December 2019, prior to clinical awareness and testing capabilities. Journal of Medical Internet Research CNN Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 232
One third of French adults get less than six hours of sleep on weekdays, and only a quarter of severe under-sleepers napped or caught up on sleep on weekends to address their lack of sleep. Sleep Medicine Daily Mail Sleep Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 215
Personal stories about climate change affecting people and ecosystems can shift climate change beliefs and risk perceptions. Communication Reports Grist Environment Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 297
Recovering sea otter populations can benefit and heal damaged coastal vegetated ecosystems. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences The Guardian Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 284
Black American COVID-19 patients have an 81% greater risk of needing a ventilator and 36% greater risk of death than white patients. This gap widens with age, which may reflect the health burden of discrimination and racism. Journal of the National Medical Association Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 305
Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight on clear days contributes to inactivating SARS-CoV-2 (the virus responsible for COVID-19) on surfaces. The Journal of Infectious Diseases BGR Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 289
