The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has announced the operational launch of the region’s vaccine distribution hub in Abu Dhabi, following the arrival of the facility’s first shipments. Located in Abu Dhabi and developed in partnership with leading global and regional […]
New preliminary research suggests that a combination of higher atmospheric CO2 and hotter temperatures contribute to a reduction in nutritional quality in food crops, with serious implications for human health and wellbeing. Most research into the impact of climate change on food production has focused on crop yield, but the size of the harvest means little […]
In Japan, Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing has already been used for therapeutic applications, for instance, to lower blood pressure and stress levels. For their study, the researchers wanted to find out whether forest bathing – consciously immersing oneself in nature – can also be effective when done virtually, and focused on whether the positive effect is […]
PFAS now contaminate the bodies of nearly all Europeans – including children, pregnant women, and adolescents. EU environment and climate ministers have been invited to have their blood tested for PFAS – harmful ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancer and other serious health risks. The initiative, led by the Danish Ministry of Environment and Gender Equality […]
We typically spend 80% of our time indoors, where the quality of the air we breathe depends on the age and type of building we occupy, as well as indoor pollution and outdoor pollution sources. But also playing an important role is the kind of HVAC system used to heat, ventilate and cool the building, […]
Global warming is making cancer more common and more deadly for women in the Middle East and North Africa, scientists have warned. Researchers said the rising number of cancer cases found in a study of 17 Mena region countries is small but statistically significant, suggesting a notable increase in risk and deaths over time. “As temperatures rise, cancer mortality among […]
