News & advice
The latest health news and everyday advice in plain language. Every article is based on the World Health Organization or another trusted public-health source.
A UCLA study found that long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is linked to more than 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson's disease. Researchers also discovered how the chemical harms brain cells and identified a possible way to protect them in laboratory models.
Cooking with solid fuels or kerosene creates harmful indoor smoke that damages the lungs and heart. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), switching to cleaner fuels and improving ventilation are effective ways to protect your family's health.
A 2026 report by the Lancet Countdown finds that heat-related deaths and other climate-linked health risks are growing faster than a decade ago. At the same time, record clean energy investments are already helping protect lives.
Outdoor air pollution was estimated to cause 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide in 2019, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While most pollution sources require government action, individuals can take simple daily steps to reduce exposure and protect their heart and lungs.
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