Health
Study finds PCBs disrupt pregnancy
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) and other environmental toxicants can disrupt the reproductive cycle in women, according to a new long-term study led by UAlbany researchers.
Nov 9, 2016
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Environmental Research
Health
Study shows link between canned food, exposure to hormone-disrupting chemical BPA
New Stanford research resolves the debate on the link between canned food and exposure to the hormone-disrupting chemical known as Bisphenol A, or BPA.
Jun 30, 2016
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Health
Neighborhood impact on children's well-being shifted during COVID-19 pandemic, study suggests
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted daily life and has raised concerns about its impact on children's well-being. A new study from the NIH Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program (ECHO) sheds light ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Even very small amounts of elements in follicular fluid may impact IVF success rates, says research
Though exposure to "trace" (an extremely small amount) elements has been shown to affect ovarian functions in experimental studies, there has been little research on the impact of trace levels of non-essential elements, such ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Health
Research shows link between pollution and heart risks in residents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil
The relationship between living in a polluted city like São Paulo (Brazil) and lung disease or cancer is well known. But the problems go further. Unprecedented research shows that long-term exposure to air pollution is directly ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Exposure to common environmental carcinogens decreases lifespan happiness, study finds
If improving your outlook on life really was as simple as "don't worry, be happy," then keeping your spirits up would be a piece of cake. Unfortunately, it's not so simple, as a multitude of factors beyond our control can ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Health
Greener streets linked to better sleep
Living on a greener street or having views of blue spaces from your home will help you sleep for longer.
Mar 25, 2024
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Cardiology
Air pollutants can affect cardiometabolic health even at low levels, but diet may mitigate the outcomes
Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with adverse changes in cardiometabolic risk factors in a recent Finnish study. The main pollutant affecting these risk factors was particulate matter, ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Health
PFAS exposure linked to decreased bone health in adolescents and young adults
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), manufactured chemicals used in products such as food packaging and cosmetics, can lead to reproductive problems, increased cancer risk and other health issues. A growing body of ...
Dec 6, 2023
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Health
First large study of hair relaxers among black women finds increased risk of uterine cancer
Chemical hair relaxers are heavily marketed to, and commonly used by, Black women to straighten curly or tightly coiled hair. These products are only loosely regulated and are known to contain potentially harmful ingredients, ...
Oct 11, 2023
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