China Factory Explosion: Massive Smoke Plume Shocks Nation

Explosion Rocks Chemical Factory in Eastern China Beijing-A notable explosion shook a chemical factory in Shandong Province, eastern China, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. While initial reports indicate no casualties, social media images depict a large plume of smoke rising into the sky, raising concerns among local residents. The Incident The explosion occurred at the … Read more

Associations of cigarette smoking with general and abdominal obesity risks among men in Taiwan | BMC Public Health

This study provides powerful evidence indicating the complicated relationship between smoking behaviors and obesity among Taiwanese males. Our findings reveal that smoking is significantly related to the risk of overall and abdominal obesity. Light- and moderate-intensity smokers are at particularly high risks of exhibiting increased BMI and waist circumference. This comprehensive study of smoking behaviors … Read more

Safe to breathe in L.A.? Lawmakers call for federal action on fire pollutants

Archyde The Hidden Health Risks⁢ of urban Wildfires Table of Contents 1. The Hidden Health Risks⁢ of urban Wildfires 2. What‍ specific actions can individuals⁤ take to protect themselves and thier families from‍ the long-term‌ health risks of wildfire smoke, even after the fires​ have been extinguished? 3. Hidden ‌Dangers: Air Quality Expert‌ on the … Read more

Sex-related association between smoke exposure and gallstones in a US population: a cross-sectional study | BMC Public Health

Uppal H, Zhai Y, Gangopadhyay A, Khadem S, Ren S, Moser JA, Xie W. Activation of liver X receptor sensitizes mice to gallbladder cholesterol crystallization. Hepatology. 2008;47(4):1331–42. PubMed  Google Scholar  Lammert F, Gurusamy K, Ko CW, Miquel JF, Méndez-Sánchez N, Portincasa P, van Erpecum KJ, van Laarhoven CJ, Wang DQ. Gallstones. Nat Rev Dis Primers. … Read more