Image College of Medicine – Tucson’s Jason Wu named associate editor of national journal Feb. 5, 2026 Read more
Image Who Decides When a Home Is Safe? A California Bill Says Science, Not Insurers. Feb. 4, 2026 Following a Times investigation, a state lawmaker is proposing the first health-based standards for assessing smoke contamination after wildfires. Read more
Image New JAMA research letter identifies increase in Emergency Medical Services calls related to extreme heat among vulnerable populations Feb. 2, 2026 Read more
Image Firefighters are helping us understand the impact of 'forever chemicals' Feb. 2, 2026 Read more
Image New study identifies key predictors of PFAS levels in US career firefighters Feb. 2, 2026 A new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has identified clear occupational factors and demographic indicators associated with elevated serum levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances among U.S. career firefighters. Read more
Image A crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells Feb. 2, 2026 State scientists were checking private drinking water wells across Wisconsin for a widely used family of harmful chemicals called PFAS. Read more
Image State ignites first-in-the-nation ban on everyday toxic chemicals: 'No reason for ... consumers to continue being exposed' Jan. 31, 2026 Washington's groundbreaking law to protect millions of people from a sneaky point of exposure to a toxic chemical has gone into effect, according to a release. Read more
Image Forever Chemicals Linked to Multiple Sclerosis in Concerning New Study Jan. 31, 2026 People who are exposed to certain forever chemicals may be at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research. Read more
Image Data Centers in PJM Grid Can Rely Solely on Generators During the Cold, DOE Rules Jan. 29, 2026 The U.S. Department of Energy used the Federal Power Act on Monday to allow data centers within the regional grid operated by PJM Interconnection, including those in Virginia, to use generators at PJM’s discretion through Jan. 31. The allowance comes amid PJM’s record forecasts and demands for electricity and heat during freezing temps. Read more
