A new study reports on the significant rise of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism over a 30 year period between 1976 and 2005.
A new study reports a genetic predisposition in combination with early life stress appear to be more detrimental to males over females and may produce the social avoidance often associated with autism spectrum disorders.
Spending time enjoying the sunshine may help protect children and young adults from developing multiple sclerosis, a new study reports. Sun exposure boosts vitamin D levels and helps stimulate immune cells. Researchers report vitamin D may alter the biological function of immune cells, offering added protection against multiple sclerosis.
Study demonstrates the effects natural disasters may have on molecularly accelerated aging on the immune systems of monkeys.
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.
Researchers report mice living in an enriched environment and stimulating surroundings have healthier immune systems.
Researchers have found a diverse array of illicit drugs, including cocaine and ketamine, along with pesticides and pharmaceutical chemicals in British freshwater shrimp. While the concentrations of chemicals were considered low, researchers state there is a concern for the potential environmental risk this may pose to wildlife.
Genes only play a moderate role in the accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain.
Spending 20 minutes in an urban park helps to increase emotional well being, regardless of whether or not a person is participating in exercise, a new study reports.
The neighborhood you live in could have an impact on your brain and cardiovascular health, a new study reports.
According to a new EEG study, walking between busy environments and green spaces can alter mood and emotion, triggering excitement and frustration.
The area where you live may play a significant role in your risk for developing major diseases like cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular disease, a new study reports.
