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Tool launches to help understand the environmental effects of human medicines

Envirotec Magazine

A new data visualisation tool “to help researchers better understand the effects medicines have on Scotland’s environment” has been launched by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) on behalf of the One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP)*. Medicines in the environment.

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Purifiers improve heart health, says study

Envirotec Magazine

A six-month study concludes that the use of portable home air purifiers can improve some markers of cardiovascular health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. We’ve seen that air pollution in the home, where people spend a majority of their time, contributes to impairments in respiratory health.

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‘Explosive growth’ in petrochemical production poses risks to human health

The Guardian: Energy

New report warns of deadly health risks from fossil fuel pollution, including alarming rise in neurodevelopmental issues Chemical pollution tied to fossil fuel operations poses serious risks to human health, warns a new analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday.

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Healing Through Food: The Art & Science of Food as Medicine

Better Ventures

Embracing Ancient Wisdom and Modern Insight to Improve Health Introduction Oh, food. Food is so many things: nourishment, culture, enjoyment, sustenance… But is food medicine? We’ve always had an inherent understanding that the food we put into our bodies impacts our health. trillion allocated to treating diet-related illnesses.

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History of the use of medicinal plants

Low Impact

This article explores the history of the legal rights of herbalists to practise, and looks particularly at the use of medicinal plants in wartime Britain. The documentation of the use of herbs in Britain in the two World Wars reminds us that we still have our own medicinal resources here in the UK.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Switch To Herbal Medicines

Green Living Guy

Most people get so used to treating their health conditions with pharmaceutical pills that the thought of using herbs as medicine seems outdated to them. The idea of using a bunch of herbs to improve your health might even invoke images of old peasant women or quack doctors. It’s important.

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Good health depends on a stable climate. This fellowship teaches health professionals how to advocate for both.

Grist

The vision “Medicine is a practice. ” Pedja Stojicic, instructor at Harvard’s school of public health The spotlight As climate impacts intensify, health care professionals are increasingly finding themselves at the front lines. .” And one recent effort with health professionals is showing the way.

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