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·September 27, 2023·6 min read

Fumes from Indoor Cooking Fuels Linked to Developmental Delays

Researchers explored the link between indoor air pollution from cooking fuels and child development. The study found a connection between exposure to unclean cooking fuels and developmental delays in children.

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·August 28, 2023·5 min read

How Wildfire Smoke Can Alter Brain Health and Trigger Inflammation

Researchers discovered that wildfire smoke can trigger long-lasting inflammation in the brain. Their study shows that this inflammation specifically targets the hippocampus, a brain area crucial for learning and memory.

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·May 18, 2023·5 min read

Identifying Pesticide Culprits in Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers pinpointed 10 pesticides that significantly damage neurons involved in the onset of Parkinson’s disease. The study utilized California's extensive pesticide use database and innovative testing methods to identify pesticides directly toxic to dopaminergic neurons, which are crucial for voluntary movement.

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·May 16, 2023·6 min read

Prolonged TCE Chemical Exposure Linked to 70% Increased Parkinson’s Risk

A new study reveals a significant link between long-term exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) and a 70% increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Researchers compared Parkinson’s diagnoses in approximately 160,000 Navy and Marine veterans, half of whom were stationed at Camp Lejeune, where TCE contamination occurred.

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·April 21, 2023·3 min read

Tiny Polystyrene Particles Detected in the Brain Just Two Hours After Ingestion

Two hours after ingestion, tiny particles of polystyrene, a widely used plastic commonly used for food packing, can be detected in the brain. These plastic particles can increase the risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.

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·March 14, 2023·7 min read

Hidden Danger in Your Groundwater? Widely Used Chemical Linked to 500% Increased Risk of Parkinson’s

Trichloroethylene (TCE), a widely used chemical used in decaffeinated coffee, metal degreasers, and dry cleaning clothes formulas, has been linked to a 500% increased risk of Parkinson's disease.

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·March 13, 2023·3 min read

City or Country Living? Research Reveals Psychological Differences

Country living may not be as good for your mental health as previously believed, researchers say. A new study reveals those who live in rural areas may be more anxious and depressed than their city-dwelling peers.

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·February 23, 2023·4 min read

Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Parkinson’s Risk: Study Identifies U.S. Hot Spot

Exposure to air pollution has previously been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Now, researchers provide preliminary data linking air pollution to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. The new study, which considered geographical data and diagnosis rates for Parkinson's, revealed those who live in the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley are at particularly higher risk of being diagnosed with Parkinson's.

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·February 11, 2023·6 min read

A Link Between Traffic Noise and Tinnitus

People exposed to noise pollution as a result of heavy traffic close to their homes are at greater risk of developing tinnitus, a new study reports.

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·January 25, 2023·3 min read

The Impact of Vitamin D and Thyroid Hormones on Child Development

Lower levels of vitamin D in-utero were associated with delays in fine motor skill development at age five. Exposure to thyroid hormones in-utero was associated with cognitive development during childhood.

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·January 24, 2023·4 min read

Even Brief Exposure to Air Pollution Has Rapid Impacts on the Brain

Common levels of pollution from traffic can impair brain function within a matter of hours, a new study reports. Just two hours of exposure to diesel exhaust impairs functional connectivity in the brain.

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·January 23, 2023·6 min read

Childhood Trauma Linked to Civic Environmental Engagement and Green Behavior

People who experience trauma and abuse during childhood are more likely to engage in civic environmental activities and green behaviors later in life, a new study reports.

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environmental neuroscience

Fumes from Indoor Cooking Fuels Linked to Developmental Delays

How Wildfire Smoke Can Alter Brain Health and Trigger Inflammation

Identifying Pesticide Culprits in Parkinson’s Disease

Prolonged TCE Chemical Exposure Linked to 70% Increased Parkinson’s Risk

Tiny Polystyrene Particles Detected in the Brain Just Two Hours After Ingestion

Hidden Danger in Your Groundwater? Widely Used Chemical Linked to 500% Increased Risk of Parkinson’s

City or Country Living? Research Reveals Psychological Differences

Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Parkinson’s Risk: Study Identifies U.S. Hot Spot

A Link Between Traffic Noise and Tinnitus

The Impact of Vitamin D and Thyroid Hormones on Child Development

Even Brief Exposure to Air Pollution Has Rapid Impacts on the Brain

Chronic Stress and Depression Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Playful Brains: Early Years Play Shapes Children’s Futures

Sleep Struggles Link to Elevated Risk of Hypertension

MDMA Makes People Feel More Connected During Conversations

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