A higher socioeconomic position is associated with greater exposure to several environmental chemical contaminants such as various per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), mercury and arsenic during pregnancy and childhood. ...
May 14, 2019
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Research from King's College London provides the first evidence of an association between air pollution and psychotic experiences in adolescence.
Apr 1, 2019
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A new study finds vitamin D may be protective among asthmatic obese children living in urban environments with high indoor air pollution. The study out of John Hopkins University School of Medicine, funded by the National ...
Mar 8, 2019
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Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Occupational Therapy have published new findings that suggest spending 20 minutes in an urban park will make someone happier regardless of whether they ...
Feb 25, 2019
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Older cyclists who use electric bicycles may be getting the same brain benefits as those on standard bikes.
Feb 21, 2019
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Ross River virus is Australia's most common mosquito-borne disease. It infects around 4,000 people a year and, despite being named after a river in North Queensland, is found in all states and territories, including Tasmania.
Jan 15, 2019
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Night owls may have a higher risk of suffering from heart disease and type 2 diabetes than early risers.
Nov 30, 2018
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According to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), people who commute through natural environments report better mental health. This is the main conclusion of a research based on questionnaires ...
Oct 19, 2018
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In the U.S., more than 43 million family members or friends provide unpaid care to an ailing adult or child. A new University of Minnesota School of Public Health study shows the situation could be particularly difficult ...
Aug 15, 2018
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New research shows that watching TV programmes such as the BBC's Springwatch and Countryfile might actually be good for you.
Jun 18, 2018
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