A new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests that prenatal exposure to flame retardants may increase the risk of reading problems.
Jan 10, 2020
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The environmental pollutants we consume are probably the reason why some people develop type 1 diabetes. Even low concentrations of such pollutants can result in cells producing less insulin, reveals a new study from the ...
May 30, 2022
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A new study led by York University researchers has found that fluoride levels in urine are twice as high for pregnant women living in Canadian cities where fluoride is added to public drinking water as for those living in ...
Oct 10, 2018
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A key ingredient in common antidepressants such as Prozac could be causing antibiotic resistance according to new University of Queensland research.
Sep 7, 2018
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A common ingredient in toothpaste and hand wash could be contributing to antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research.
Jun 19, 2018
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Tuulia Hyötyläinen and Matej Orešič, both researchers in biomedicine, have published two studies on the connection between highly fluorinated chemicals—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) – and two diseases ...
Sep 3, 2020
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Exposure to traffic-related air pollution may be associated with an increased risk for childhood leukemia, according to a study published in the August issue of Environment International.
Jul 21, 2022
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A team of scientists from the University of Granada and institutional collaborators has found that nine out of 10 pairs of socks for babies and children from zero to four years old contain traces of bisphenol A and parabens. ...
Jun 14, 2019
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During the first wave of COVID-19, which paralyzed the world in spring, it was initially thought that effective hand washing and 2-meter social distancing would help prevent spread of the highly contagious virus. Scientists, ...
Oct 20, 2020
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Breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic illnesses, new University of Colorado Boulder research suggests.
Mar 12, 2020
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