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Climate and health: Stories to watch in 2025

Association of Health Care Journalists

While climate coverage often focuses on heat, its health impacts have a broader audience appeal. With primary care doctors ranked as the most trusted source of information on these health effects, medical professionals have a unique opportunity to educate the public about the far-reaching health impacts of our changing environment.

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Maternal Health on the Frontlines of Climate Change

Maternal Health Task Force

Climate change is not just a looming environmental crisis; it is also a significant threat to maternal health, amplifying existing vulnerabilities and inequalities. Several studies have documented climate change’s direct and indirect effects on maternal health.

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Beyond Bleach — The Hidden Chemical Cocktail in Your Grocery Store Chicken

Mercola

This disconnect has allowed industrial chicken processors to implement practices that prioritize efficiency and shelf life over consumer health and animal welfare. Now add to that a processing line moving at breakneck speed, where proper sanitation becomes more wish than reality.

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Ghee Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Buying Guide

Mercola

Disclosure: This consumer study is released in partnership with Environmental Health News. Donations were provided by Environmental Health News and Mamavation community members. You can also give a tax-deductible donation to our consumer studies here through Environmental Health Sciences.

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Surprise! Microbes on Showerheads and Toothbrushes Turn Out To Be Life-Savers

Mercola

2 The microbes found in these surfaces play a crucial role in shaping the balance between beneficial and harmful bacteria in your home, and could have direct implications for your health and well-being. 4 Phages contribute to microbial diversity by controlling which bacteria thrive and which die off.

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Tallow and Beef Suet Tested for Toxic Phthalates

Mercola

Disclosure: This consumer study is released in partnership with Environmental Health News. Donations were provided by Environmental Health News and Mamavation community members. You can also give a tax-deductible donation to our consumer studies here through Environmental Health Sciences.

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Salmonella by Any Other Name: Salmonellosis in Finland & How to Prevent the Next Outbreak

Gideon

As our world continues to shrink due to globalization, it is getting harder for public health agencies to monitor and prevent Salmonella outbreaks from imported foods. Public health agencies worldwide continue to worry about keeping cases down in their respective countries. Data sourced from GIDEON. GIDEON also has case count maps.