Childhood exposure to chemicals used to make plastic household items presents growing health risks that can extend long into adulthood, experts from NYU Langone Health report. This is the main conclusion after a review of hundreds of the latest studies on the topic, publishing online Sept. 21 in the journal The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death among women worldwide, with incidence rates continuing to rise. However, known risk factors, including genetics and lifestyle, do not fully explain the upward trend. Researchers are increasingly turning to metabolomics—the large-scale study of small molecules in biological systems—as a promising avenue for identifying new risk factors and improving prediction methods for breast cancer.

Peace Talks Between Türkiye and the PKK Offer a Historic Opportunity for Environmental Restoration

The ongoing conflict between Türkiye and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has caused significant ecological damage in the region. The recent call by the PKK leader for disarmament presents a unique chance for peace and environmental recovery. A new publication by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) emphasizes the importance of including environmental restoration in peace negotiations to ensure lasting peace and justice. The policy recommendations highlight the need to address ecological harm, involve local communities, and promote sustainable recovery models.