Prenatal exposure to heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, and arsenic, and increased levels of the mineral manganese, were linked to an increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum diagnosis in children. Read More
It's not only our genetics and environment that play a role in aging and longevity, it's also the random, tiny changes that arise on the cellular level. Read More
Children who grew up in residential areas surrounded by green space were less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than those who were raised in areas without access to nature. Read More
Pregnant women exposed to nitrates through household drinking water had, on average, babies that weighed ten grams less than women with no exposure to nitrates in drinking water. High levels of nitrate in tap water can cause infant methemoglobinemia, a fatal condition in newborns. Read More
Direct exposure to the California wildfires increased the risk of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Read More
The living environment has a significant impact on the skin microbiota, but not gut bacteria, in both humans and dogs. Read More
PBDEs, common flame retardants found on household furniture, caused an increased risk of diabetes in mice only exposed to the chemicals through their mother's milk. In addition to increased glucose intolerance, researchers also noted higher levels of endocannabinoid in the livers of the offspring of mice exposed to PBDEs. Read More
People living in areas with high levels of daytime noise had a 36% higher risk of being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, and a 30% increased risk of Alzheimer's disease than those living in quieter neighborhoods. Read More
Low-level exposure to lead during development does not lead to alcohol use disorder, but does alter the neural circuits in a way that if addiction occurs, it makes it harder to refrain from returning to addiction related behaviors. Read More
Where you live has a significant impact on whether you will live to become a centenarian, a new study reports. Read More
A new study confirms a link between the severity of symptoms for those with chronic pain and atmospheric weather conditions. Low atmospheric pressure was associated with more severe symptoms of pain. Read More
Exposure to low levels of air pollution over a decade led to changes in gene expression associated with morbidity and mortality in the longer term. Read More
