Apodaca: Expert weighs in after small earthquakes shake things up in O.C.
"It seemed to me a more challenging problem because you can’t ever prevent earthquakes. The solution to the earthquake problem is a human one." (Lisa Grant Ludwig)
Is It Safe to Drink Tap Water in a Hotel?
"Hotel water is often as safe as the public water supply where the hotel is located, but some remote hotels have their own private water supplies, which are less regulated. In some older hotels, tap water might be contaminated by lead pipes. " (Scott Bartell)
What Extreme Heat Does to Your Brain
"Cooling shelters are extremely limited in availability, and not everyone can get easy access to them. Also, the locations are not distributed in the population where they need the cooling centers the most. The operation hours may not be ideal. For instance, they use libraries and senior centers, and the hours are limited—they exist in the operation hours of these facilities." (Jun Wu)
New study suggest heat waves can damage organs
"In a dynamically changing global landscape, the imminent threat of climate change is evident in rising temperatures, raising concerns about intermittent heat waves. Our heating planet is undoubtedly leading to acute and chronic heat stress that harms the health of our aging population. " (Saurabh Chatterjee)
Looking to avoid toxic ‘forever’ chemicals? Here’s your best chance of doing so.
"Some risk factors associated with PFAS exposure include kidney cancer, high cholesterol, lower immune response to vaccination among children, and some pregnancy complications. " (Scott Bartell)
The Health Risks Of Eating Unwashed Lettuce, According To Experts
"There are several different contaminants that can affect your greens, but the two most common are E. coli and listeria. Some people don't get sick at all, and others may have mild to severe gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. In rare cases, some people may become seriously ill." (Matthew Landry)
How hardcore mosquito experts fight summer’s most annoying pest
"Small fish such as guppies and dragonfly larvae are natural predators to mosquito larva. Adding some to the water will help with population control. Varieties such as bromeliads, pitcher plants and certain types of hollow bamboo can hold small bodies of water on their leaves or in crevices and are therefore a favorite home for mosquito larvae." (Daniel M. Parker)
New research suggests chronic extreme heat exposure negatively affects gut, liver and brain
"The first-of-its-kind research revealed how extreme heat can have damaging effects on our gut, liver and brain. The research published out of UC Irvine showed how chronic exposure to high heat can result in an imbalance of the gut microbiome. " (Saurabh Chatterjee)
Heat Stress Has Damaging Impact on Older Adult’s Vital Organs
"Inflammation in the brain and spine contributes to cognitive decline, compromises the ability to form new neurons, and exacerbates age-related diseases. By investigating the effects of heat stress on the gut-liver-brain crosstalk, we can better protect our increasingly vulnerable aging population." (Saurabh Chatterjee)
Molecular Evidence Of Heat Stress Damage To Gut, Liver, And Brain In Elderly Mice
"Our findings have the potential to be used for the development of prognostic and therapeutic markers for precise interventions. In a dynamically changing global landscape, the imminent threat of climate change is evident in rising temperatures, raising concerns about intermittent heat waves. Our heating planet is undoubtedly leading to acute and chronic heat stress that harms the health of our aging population." (Saurabh Chatterjee)
