Introduction: Vaping has become a pervasive trend among adolescents, capturing their attention with enticing flavors and sleek devices. Although often considered a safer alternative to traditional smoking, recent research has illuminated potential health risks associated with adolescent vaping. This exploration of vaping’s hidden dangers aims to reveal its profound impact on the health and well-being … More The Hidden Dangers of Vaping in Adolescents: Unveiling the Health Risks

Introduction The United States Air Quality Index (AQI) is a tool used by the Environmental Protection Agency to report air quality in given regions of the country. It is a tool to measure how dangerous the quality of air on a given day can be for you. This is important because pollution in the air … More Understanding the Air Quality Index

The Flint water crisis began in 2014, with the switching of the city of Flint, Michigan’s water sources from the Detroit Water and Sewage Department (DWSD) to the Flint River.1 Within weeks, there were boil water advisories due to increased E. Coli bacteria, which then required greater chlorine treatment. Residents noted that the water looked … More The Flint Water Crisis – A Case of Governmental Neglect and Mismanagement

  Introduction  Green spaces are defined as “land that is partly or completely covered with grass, trees, shrubs, or other vegetation”, and include public and private parks, home and community gardens, and even street trees and overgrown vacant lots. Access to green spaces and time spent in them can provide mental, emotional, and physical benefits … More Green Spaces

The Great Lakes are a major source of drinking water, seafood, and recreational activities for the 38 million people living in the Great Lakes basin. As Great Lakes water temperatures rise annually, the quality of water is changing. Increased levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in the water is known as nutrient pollution; fertilizer, animal manure, … More Great Lakes – Harmful Algae Blooms

Like adults, children may spend considerable amounts of their time commuting to and from school daily. Whether they are walking, biking, riding in a car, or taking public transportation their commute not only gets them to school, but connects them with their environment and other children. This post will discuss the benefits of the various … More Safety Concerns for Kids on their School Commute

Pesticides are toxic chemicals that kill unwanted or invasive species, commonly referred to as pests. These pests may be insects, rodents, or even plants (weeds). These substances have many benefits, including improvement of agricultural gains, maintaining non-agricultural areas, and preventing the spread of vector-borne diseases. However, their toxicity is not limited to pests – they … More Pesticides in Children

Air pollution is now the biggest environmental risk for early death. Air pollution is associate with more than 6 million premature deaths each year from heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. Exposure to air pollution can also cause significant deterioration in mental function, ranging from behavioral variations to neurodegenerative disorders. The World Health Organization … More Air Pollution and Mental Health

Environmental toxins are adversely affecting the health of us all, with developing fetuses and children suffering the most profound lifetime effects. Children are more susceptible to these toxins as they proportionally take in more air, water, and food per body weight compared to adults, they place hands and objects in their mouths, and their brains … More Project TENDR: Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental Risks- The TENDR Consensus Statement