The chemicals are widely used for crowd control, but their long-term health risks are poorly understood.

With fires blazing across Colorado and surrounding states, many communities are inundated with smoke this week. How does it impact our health? Is it OK to

A major government study of alcohol's health effects was supposed to inform national dietary guidelines. Kennedy appears to be dismissing the study.

New studies fuel a debate in Italy and beyond over whether moderate wine drinking offers benefits or simply adds risk

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Trulicity and Victoza were associated with a slightly lower likelihood of developing epilepsy in a large group of people with type 2 diabetes. GLP-1 drugs may be connected to...

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology shows that a specific type of hexahydrocannabinol, known as 9(R)-HHC, produces behavioral and psychoactive effects in mice that closely resemble...

The Trump administration wants to boost manufacturing of glyphosate, the world’s most common weed killer. Here’s what that could mean for health

At East Longmeadow's 25th annual vigil, State Senator Jake Olivera said long-term illness among first responders has added to the 9/11 death toll, asserting roughly 10,000 deaths in Lower Manhattan have been attributed to post-attack conditions.

Union Fire Director Raul Malave III recounted stories of firefighters, police and passengers who acted on 9/11 and cited continuing losses from toxic exposures, including numbers of fallen responders and ongoing identifications of victims.

A public commenter said a city memo and officials concealed evidence that Downtown Manhattan air was toxic through October 2001 and accused the city of "burying" the information for 25 years while first responders and families pushed for disclosure.

Comedian Mo Gilligan details the physical and mental toll of consuming fried chicken for every meal over a month as part of a Netflix documentary. Inspired by Morgan Spurlock's 'Super Size Me,' Gilligan's experiment explores the health consequences of fast food consumption. The film reveals his weight gain, sweating episodes, mood swings, and disrupted sleep patterns. Beyond personal effects, the documentary examines systemic issues in the chicken industry, including racial stereotypes surrounding fried chicken and broader challenges within Britain's fast-food sector. Gilligan emphasizes the film's unique approach by incorporating diverse perspectives on chicken culture, distinguishing it from similar documentaries. The project highlights both individual health impacts and societal food industry dynamics, offering a comprehensive critique of modern eating habits.

On an Acton Cable Show episode, CC Doucette described state-level bills to study wireless health effects, create reporting for electromagnetic sensitivity, and secure no‑fee smart‑meter opt‑outs; she said several bills were sent to study and urged listeners to contact legislators.

Outdoor air pollution comes from a variety of sources, and even at low levels, has an impact on human health.

Wildfires, the uncontrolled burning of natural vegetation, are a major natural hazard and an important part of many ecosystems.