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Environmental Health Risks

This living topic explores a range of environmental health risks that impact everyday life, covering issues such as declining physical activity among teens due to school environments, pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables, the rise of Lyme disease due to climate change, and the presence of harmful chemicals in common products like cereals, plastics, and nail polish. The topic also addresses the effects of air pollution on respiratory health, the dangers of toxic flame retardants, and the widespread presence of 'forever chemicals' in drinking water. Additionally, it highlights the regulatory and policy responses aimed at mitigating these risks, alongside practical advice for consumers to reduce exposure to harmful substances.

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Weather may determine which mold spores trigger your fall allergies

Dry, breezy afternoons and damp mornings can release very different types of mold spores

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Weather conditions can determine not only how much mold is in the air, but which types of mold spores are circulating.

Some molds release spores during warm, dry and windy afternoons, while others thrive in damp conditions and peak before dawn.

Rain can initially send more spores into the air, but prolonged or heavy rain may eventually wash them out, providing allergy sufferers with some relief.

If your allergy symptoms seem to get worse at certain times of day — or suddenl...

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