The Brink: Airplane Noise May Be Bad for Your Health

Like many major airports, Boston Logan International is part of the city it serves—but so is the noise it generates. A new BU study found exposure to aircraft noise may lead to higher body mass index, an indicator of general obesity. Photo by Philippe Murray-Pietsch via Unsplash

Researchers find that exposure to aircraft noise is tied to a higher body mass index, which can increase risk of heart attack and stroke June 4, 2024 2 Jillian McKoy As you jet off on vacation this summer, spare a thought for those living under your flight path. The noise of your plane whisking you