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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.

This shows a building and car on fire during the Camp Fire wildfire in 2018

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·January 22, 2023·4 min read

In the Wake of a Wildfire, Embers of Change in Cognition and Brain Function Linger

People exposed to the Camp Fire California wildfire in 2018 showed significant brain and cognitive function changes many months after the event. Findings add to the growing body of evidence that supports a growing phenomenon known as "climate trauma".

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·January 18, 2023·8 min read

Exposure to World Trade Center Dust Exacerbates Cognitive Impairment in an Animal Model of Alzheimer’s

Mice exposed to dust from the WTC showed impairments in both long and short-term memory, and spatial recognition, as well as alterations to genes associated with immune-inflammatory response and blood-brain barrier dysfunction. Findings suggest first responders who were exposed to dust from the WTC experience a peripheral-brain immune inflammatory response that leads to cognitive decline.

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·January 4, 2023·5 min read

Antibiotic Residues in Water a Threat to Human Health

The increase in antibiotic residue found in wastewater and treatment plants increases antibiotic resistance and antibiotic residue found in drinking water may pose a threat to public health.

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·November 15, 2022·5 min read

In Utero Exposure to Flame Retardants Increases Anxiety Symptoms

A new study reveals a link between fetal exposure to flame retardants and an increased risk of anxiety during adolescence. Researchers found the higher the levels of PBDE, a class of chemicals used in flame retardants, in a pregnant woman's blood sample, the higher a child' scored for anxiety during their teenage years.

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·October 10, 2022·4 min read

Positive Childhood Experiences of Blue Spaces Linked to Better Adult Well-Being

Positive exposure to blue spaces, such as spending time playing at coastal locations or at lakes, during childhood is associated with a greater sense of well-being later in life.

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·September 23, 2022·3 min read

An Association Between Exposure to Air Pollution in the First 5 Years of Life and Alterations in Brain Structure

Assessing a child's exposure to air pollution on a monthly basis from conception to the age of 8.5, researchers found the greater the exposure to air pollution before the age of 5, the greater the alteration in brain structure by preadolescence.

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·September 7, 2022·6 min read

AI-Based Research Reveals That Extreme Temperatures Fuel Online Hate Speech

Extreme heat and extremely cold temperatures are associated with a marked rise in aggressive online behaviors, including hate speech, a new AI-based study discovered.

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·September 2, 2022·5 min read

Pollution Alters Infant Microbiome, Influencing Brain Development

Exposure to air pollution within the first 6 months of life alters a child's microbiome, increasing the risk for allergies, diabetes, obesity, and influencing brain development.