Travel to Health

Globally, some seven million deaths each year are linked to the effects of air pollution , according to the World Health Organization, making it the biggest environmental killer. Pollution kills more people than car accidents, diabetes or dementia. [16] Health Effects of Air Pollution on Kids Fourth and fifth graders in El Paso, Texas , are more likely to have lower grade point averages if heavily exposed to contaminated air at home, according to a new study which is the first to look at kids’ exposure to air toxics—such as benzene , arsenic , lead , mercury , hydrochloric acid , toluene , vinyl bromide , xylenes , and diesel particulate matter —at home and its impact on their school performance. [3] Scientists suggest that children’s developing bodies are more susceptible to air pollution, which can harm their respiratory systems and brain. They also surmise that air pollution might hamper kids’ grades via at least two ways:  Illnesses ( mostly respiratory) That...

We're more microbe than we are person: Our bodies contain 10 times more bacteria than cells , meaning around 100 trillion microbes are crawling inside and on us. By far the largest collection—about 3 pounds' worth—hangs out in the stomach and intestines . Video 1.   How Italian Gorgonzola Cheese Is Made | Regional Eats (YouTube link ) While historical evidence has linked harmful gut bacteria to everything from increasing diabetes risk to the formation of autoimmune diseases , [24]    healthy gut bacteria are now being hailed as a possible solution in disease prevention.    One way to make your gut healthy is by consuming fermented foods—From Korean kimchi , Japanese  tsukemono ,  Indian chutneys to the ubiquitous sauerkraut , yogurt and cheese , global cultures have crafted unique flavors and traditions around fermentation. In this article, we will discuss the history of fermented foods and their potential health benefits. History...