Never mind what the calendar says — your plants will tell you when spring is here. And even in Northern regions, they’re leafing out earlier than ever in recent decades due to climate change. In a new study, researchers attribute the early greening to two key factors: warmer temperatures and fewer rainy days. “This contrasting… read on > read on >
Extreme heat from climate change is making it harder for people with mental illness and drug addiction to cope and adding to pressure on pandemic-stretched U.S. emergency rooms. During these severe summer temperature spikes, Americans with depression, anxiety, mood disorders and drug addiction are increasingly flocking to hospital ERs for help, a new study finds.… read on > read on >
All testing and quarantine requirements for travelers to European Union member nations should be lifted next month for those who are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19, the European Council said Tuesday. That would include people who received their last dose of their primary vaccination series at least 14 days and no more than 270… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, Feb. 22. 2022British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday that his government will end all remaining coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate. In a news conference, Johnson said the country was moving to a model of personal responsibility as part of a plan for treating COVID-19 like… read on > read on >
Vaccinated travelers will no longer have to take COVID-19 tests when they enter Britain, officials announced Friday. British residents and visitors who have had at least two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine now only need to fill out a passenger locator form before arrival, the Associated Press reported. Unvaccinated people will still be required… read on > read on >
With winter storms roaring through much of the United States this week, millions of Americans may face power outages that could put them at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and fires as they try to keep warm, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns. When the power goes out, many people use portable generators or… read on > read on >
So, you’re pregnant and battling nausea every day. What harm could come from smoking a joint to settle your stomach? Plenty, according to a new study that suggests women who use pot while expecting put their infants at risk for some serious health problems. The problems included premature birth, small size and low birth weight,… read on > read on >
You smoked a joint an hour and a half ago. Now it’s worn off enough that you feel fine to get behind the wheel. But you’re fooling yourself, a new study says. You’re likely about to drive under the influence of weed, endangering yourself and others. Marijuana smokers who feel they’re sober enough to drive… read on > read on >
The hazards of drunken driving are well known, and a new research review shows that adding pot to the mix only makes matters worse. The analysis of 57 past studies found that the combination of alcohol and marijuana compromised people’s driving skills to a greater degree than either substance alone. And while alcohol was more… read on > read on >
Tempted to take your workout into the great outdoors? Be aware that there are both benefits and risks to exercising outdoors during the winter. “There’s actually some advantages to working out in cold weather – with no heat and humidity to deal with you may be able to work out longer in cold weather which… read on > read on >
