Environmental Health

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Editorial illustration for What Makes a Food System Sustainable? A Look at the Core Principles
Food

What Makes a Food System Sustainable? A Look at the Core Principles

A sustainable food system ensures food security and nutrition for all without compromising the economic, social, and environmental foundations needed for future generations. It is built upon three interconnected pillars: environmental health, economic viability, and social equity.

Isabella Cortez·October 5, 2026
Close-up of nanoparticles dispersing from a hot beverage cup into water, symbolizing unseen health risks.
Healthy Living

What Are Microplastics and What Are Their Health Effects?

Single-use beverage cups can release trillions of nanoparticles per liter when exposed to hot water, according to NIST .

Chloe Bennett·August 10, 2026
Split image showing a vibrant, sustainable farm contrasted with a deforested, polluted landscape, symbolizing the urgent need for change in food systems.
Food

Sustainable Food Systems Philosophy Needs Urgent Rethink for 2026

The EU-Mercosur trade deal threatens to flood markets with beef and animal feed, products directly tied to rampant deforestation and heavy pesticide use across South America.

Isabella Cortez·May 19, 2026
Flush the Invisible: How Plastigone Detox Helps Your Body Remove Microplastics
Wellness

Flush the Invisible: How Plastigone Detox Helps Your Body Remove Microplastics

The average person consumes about five grams of microplastics weekly, raising significant health concerns about chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and poor gut health. PlastiGone Detox offers a targeted approach to help the body remove these invisible contaminants.

Sponsored·May 12, 2026
A split image showing a vibrant, green, well-maintained neighborhood on one side and a neglected, less green urban area on the other, symbolizing the impact of environment on health and aging.
Healthy Living

New Research Shows Neighborhoods Impact Cellular Aging, Longevity

New research shows that your neighborhood's conditions are directly linked to cellular aging, potentially accelerating the process for residents in disadvantaged communities. This underscores that your environment matters just as much as your personal habits for healthy aging.

Lauren Fisk·April 9, 2026