Twin studies can help geneticists determine whether some trait or condition is caused by the environment, or by genetics... | ...

In India, nearly three million deaths and 100 million deaths are attributable to occupational and environmental health (OEH) risks. OEH risk factors in India are also estimated to account for more ...

Your body can't cool off as quickly during a humid heat wave. Experts say you should make a heat safety plan to prepare for ...

A new data tool shows how large the gaps are between environmental health risks and outcomes in Latino and white ...

A large study of identical twins shows that people’s genes affect their sensitivity to life experiences, which in turn makes ...

Extreme heat is making air pollution worse, scientists say. And President Trump’s regulatory rollbacks could drive air ...

Negotiations toward a global, legally binding plastics treaty are set to resume this summer, with the United Nations ...

Sleep patterns are significantly influenced by the day of the week, the season, and geographic locations, an international study led by Australian researchers has revealed.

Duke has lost millions in funding this year as the courts and President Donald Trump clash over the future of the National Institutes of Health. Twenty-eight NIH grants awarded to Duke have been ...

Living near heavily microplastic-polluted waters along the United States coastline may significantly raise the risk of ...

Discussions focused on indicators assessing how environmental factors affect health and wellbeing, including air and water quality, sanitation, and the management of hazardous substances. Participants ...

Prochlorococcus, a genus of bacteria that’s key to oxygen production in the ocean, tends to disappear when faced with marine ...