Mild environmental conditions are a prerequisite for life. Strong acids or dissolved metallic salts in high concentrations are detrimental to both humans and to simpler life forms, such as bacteria. Such conditions destroy proteins, ensuring that all biol

As Iowans face continued flooding, questions are being raised about exposure to diseases like tetanus and hepatitis A. Iowa Department of Public Health spokesperson Polly Carver-Kimm says neither of these illnesses has been found to be associated with flo

Scientists at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), demonstrate for the first time in a mouse model that skeletal muscle cells cultured in a low-calorie enviro

The Butte County Air Quality Management District and the Butte County Department of Public Health are providing this advisory with more information on ways the public can reduce the health impacts of wildfire smoke.

The government of India today has taken a historic step to protect the health of the nation's more than 1.1 billion citizens by implementing a national law that requires workplaces and public places to be smoke-free.