Health

Close-up image of a 10-year-old boy’s upper teeth, showing a large dark cavity in a decayed tooth near the front of the mouth. The surrounding gums appear pink and healthy, but the affected tooth has a significant area of blackened enamel and structural damage, indicating advanced dental caries.

Line Decay

Ending water fluoridation in the US would lead to 25 million more decayed teeth in children over 5 years – mostly affecting those without private insurance.

Close-up photo of a vial labelled "M-M-RvaxPro," a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine. The vial has a blue cap and white label with blue text, placed on a dark textured surface. The vaccine is intended for injection via intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SC) use.

Refusal Archive

Falling childhood vaccination rates in the US risk widespread disease resurgence, hospitalisations, and deaths.

A large wildfire burns across the hills behind a suburban neighbourhood in Santa Clarita, California, at night in October 2007. Bright flames and smoke fill the sky in the distance, while the foreground shows rows of illuminated homes under a dark sky. 

Ash Weight

Wildfire smoke exposure is linked to increased mental health emergencies, especially among children, women, and people from Black and Hispanic backgrounds.

A traffic jam in Mumbai. There are lots of cars and pollution.

Shrouds of Ash

India’s air pollution causes millions of deaths, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and interventions.

The image depicts a lush, vibrant Amazon rainforest scene with dense green foliage on both sides of a calm river, which reflects the sunlight filtering through the trees. Sunlight streams in from above, casting a warm, golden glow over the scene, illuminating patches of the water and highlighting the rich diversity of plants and trees. The scene is serene and alive, evoking the natural beauty and tranquility of the Amazon rainforest.

Roots of Renewal

Protecting the Amazon rainforest reduces deforestation, improves air quality, and lowers respiratory diseases, benefiting both biodiversity and human health.

A street lit by artificial light with people stood looking lost.

Lost in the Night Light

Nighttime light exposure has been linked to increased Alzheimer’s disease risk, especially in younger people.

Renewal in Green

Spending time in nature has been shown to significantly improve social, mental, and physical health in adults, suggesting it is an effective, accessible form of mental health support.

Plastic Flesh

Microplastics have been found to carry toxins that can penetrate our skin and enter our bloodstream, a concerning route of exposure impacting health.

Shadows in the Glass

Drinking water has been shown to contain hidden, persistent chemicals called 2,6-DHNPs, posing severe health risks even at low levels.