health

Pakistan: Parks and museums closed due to record levels of pollution

Authorities in the eastern part of Pakistan have closed all parks and museums due to record levels of pollution, which had already led to the closure of schools and government offices, affecting tens of thousands of people. The new restrictions,...

Is it healthy to consume seawater?

The sea water has a unique composition of minerals and its consumption has gained interest as an alternative option to improve health and people's well-being. Here we analyze the benefits and contributions that controlled consumption of sea water can offer...

Activities to do outdoors and connect with nature

Outdoor activities are one of the fundamental pillars for leading a healthy lifestyle, along with good rest and balanced nutrition. However, exercising can sometimes become a difficult task if it's not a habit. To prevent this, outdoor activities, such as...

Goodbye, mosquitoes: the most effective ecological methods to repel them

The high temperatures are arriving, and with them, mosquitoes, these small and annoying insects that, despite their size, can transmit serious diseases, such as dengue. This is where different ways of repelling them come into play, highlighting ecological methods...

What can we do to prevent dengue fever?

The most effective measure to prevent and break the transmission cycle of dengue and other diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito is the elimination or neutralization of breeding sites, that is, of all containers or objects that can...

Argentina has at least 5000 open-air landfills: the environmental and health impact

In Argentina, there are at least 5000 cases of open-air landfills. One-third of the urban waste generated in Latin America and the Caribbean ends up in these spaces according to the United Nations. And the consequences are devastating, both for...

How is the health of the whales in Península Valdés?

The Southern Right Whale Health Monitoring Program aims to study the health of whales that die in Península Valdés and surrounding areas to learn about their health, understand the causes of mortality, and identify potential threats, both natural and...

Reducing stress by contemplating the trees in the park, not just in the forest

Komorebi is the Japanese practice of observing the sunlight filtering through the leaves of the trees. This simple act allows us to perceive the harmony, rhythm, and beauty of nature, providing ideal moments to reduce daily stress. It is not...

INTA produces a variety of oats suitable for celiacs

Oats, a cereal known for its emollient and antioxidant properties, is ideal for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. After more than 15 years of research, the plant breeding team at the Integrated Experimental Farm of Barrow (MDA-INTA) developed oats...

Green vegetable with collagen and relieves body pain

Bone pain and joint pain can be very uncomfortable, and even those who suffer from them may stop doing various daily activities such as walking. This time, we will tell you about a green vegetable that is packed...

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More than 70 organizations rejected Argentina’s withdrawal from COP29.

More than **70 environmental organizations** and civil society rejected the withdrawal of Argentina from COP29. They warned, through a...