Posts Tagged ‘environmental health’
New + old pipes = lead in the water
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Partial replacement of old lead pipes can make water contamination problems worse, a new study shows. Continue…
Friday, December 30, 2011 9:58 - 2 Comments
Health & Medicine - Nov 21, 2011 12:35 - 0 Comments
Air pollution inflames kids’ bronchitis
UC DAVIS (US) — Exposure to nitrogen oxides in air pollution may increase acute bronchitis episodes in young children, a new international study shows. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 26, 2011 11:14 - 3 Comments
No worries: Nanoparticles are nothing new
U. OREGON (US) — Nanoparticles—long thought to be potentially hazardous to human health—have in reality been forming naturally for as long as humans have used silver, copper, and other metals for tools and jewelry. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 28, 2011 11:15 - 0 Comments
On cooler days, beaches beat stress best
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — There are peak times to visit the beach if you’re in search of a little rest and relaxation, a finding that suggests coastal parks should plan for the effects of climate change. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 30, 2011 10:46 - 2 Comments
Dryer vents pump out toxic air
U. WASHINGTON-SEATTLE (US) — The fresh, clean scent flowing from household dryer vents likely contains hazardous chemicals, including two classified as carcinogens. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jul 25, 2011 14:46 - 0 Comments
Mercury leaves first footprint in soil
INDIANA U. (US) — Mercury’s first step toward contaminating watersheds and the fish that swim in them can be found in the soil surrounding coal-fired power plants in industrialized cities. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 23, 2011 12:29 - 0 Comments
Baby items toxic 40 years after ban
UC BERKELEY (US) — Toxic flame retardants similar to ones banned from baby pajamas 40 years ago are still found in infant products, including changing pads and nursing pillows. (more…)
Earth & Environment - May 18, 2011 10:18 - 2 Comments
Warming may spark killer heat waves
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Hundreds to thousands more city residents could die by the end of the century because of longer, more frequent heat waves brought on by global climate change. (more…)
Top Stories - May 2, 2011 11:43 - 0 Comments
Flame retardants 10x higher in dogs
INDIANA U. (US) — Chemical flame retardants found in household furniture and electronics are showing up in the blood of pet dogs at concentrations five to 10 times higher than in humans. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 22, 2011 14:23 - 1 Comment
Pesticide exposure linked to low IQ
UC BERKELEY (US) — Children exposed prenatally to pesticides commonly used on food crops score as much as seven points lower on standardized intelligence tests when they reach the age of 7. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 20, 2010 14:53 - 2 Comments
Early-in-life eating affects fertility
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Eating well early in life has long term repercussions, including influencing reproductive success as adults. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 16, 2010 10:49 - 2 Comments
Green offices keep workers in the pink
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—Workers who moved from conventional office buildings to environmentally friendly “green” buildings said they called in sick less often and were more productive, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 23, 2010 10:58 - 1 Comment
ADHD links back to early pesticide exposure
UC BERKELEY (US)—Children exposed to pesticides while still in their mother’s womb are more likely to develop attention disorders years later, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 19, 2010 9:59 - 1 Comment
Nitric oxide increases children’s asthma risk
USC (US)—Children with elevated levels of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) are at increased risk for developing asthma, particularly among children without a parental history of the disease, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 13, 2010 10:06 - 0 Comments
In schools near traffic, A is for asthma
USC (US)—Children attending schools located in high-traffic zones have a 45 percent increased risk of developing asthma, even though time spent at school only accounts for about one-third of a child’s waking hours, according to new research. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 8, 2010 14:54 - 1 Comment
Monkeys as guard dogs against lead
U. WASHINGTON—Because Asian monkeys share the same ecological niche as humans, researchers believe they might play a significant role in determining exposure to lead. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 7, 2010 12:45 - 6 Comments
Education level a factor in autism clusters
UC DAVIS—Researchers have identified 10 locations in California where the incidence of autism is higher than surrounding areas in the same region. Most of the areas, or clusters, are in locations where parents have higher-than-average levels of education. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Nov 12, 2009 15:23 - 1 Comment
How walkable is your neighborhood?
U. MINNESOTA (US)—Life in the suburbs may not be all its cracked up to be. A new study finds that the suburbs fare poorly in both walkability—the degree of ease for walking—and in pollution levels. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 23, 2009 16:57 - 2 Comments
High lead levels linked to lower test scores
DUKE (US)—Exposure to lead in early childhood significantly contributes to lower performances on end-of-grade (EOG) reading tests among minority and low-income children. (more…)
