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·February 9, 2021·5 min read

Nitrate in Maternal Drinking Water May Impair Fetal Growth

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.

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·February 9, 2021·5 min read

Poorer Mental Health Smolders After Deadly, Devastating Wildfire

Direct exposure to the California wildfires increased the risk of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

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·December 18, 2020·4 min read

Living Environment Affects the Microbiota and Health of Both Dogs and Their Owners

The living environment has a significant impact on the skin microbiota, but not gut bacteria, in both humans and dogs.

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·November 10, 2020·5 min read

Chemicals in Your Living Room Cause Diabetes

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.

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·October 21, 2020·2 min read

Community Noise May Affect Dementia Risk

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.

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·October 13, 2020·4 min read

Effects of Low-Level Lead Exposure and Alcohol Consumption Examined

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.

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·June 17, 2020·5 min read

Centenarian study suggests living environment may be key to longevity

Where you live has a significant impact on whether you will live to become a centenarian, a new study reports.

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·May 19, 2020·5 min read

Mapping the weather patterns affecting people with chronic pain

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.

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·April 8, 2020·4 min read

Even low levels of air pollution impacts gene expression

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.

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·February 26, 2020·4 min read

Connectedness to nature makes children happier

Connectedness to nature makes children happier due to their tendency to perform sustainable and pro-ecological behaviors.

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·January 27, 2020·3 min read

Children to bear the burden of negative health effects from climate change

Study reports increased temperatures due to climate change will negatively affect both the general health and mental health of humanity. Children's health will be most affected by climate change, researchers report.

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·January 23, 2020·4 min read

Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS

Living less than 50 meters away from a major road, or less than 150 meters away from a highway, increases the risks for dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. However, living close to green spaces appears to have more of a protective effect against neurodegenerative diseases.

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environmental neuroscience

Nitrate in Maternal Drinking Water May Impair Fetal Growth

Poorer Mental Health Smolders After Deadly, Devastating Wildfire

Living Environment Affects the Microbiota and Health of Both Dogs and Their Owners

Chemicals in Your Living Room Cause Diabetes

Community Noise May Affect Dementia Risk

Effects of Low-Level Lead Exposure and Alcohol Consumption Examined

Centenarian study suggests living environment may be key to longevity

Mapping the weather patterns affecting people with chronic pain

Even low levels of air pollution impacts gene expression

Connectedness to nature makes children happier

Children to bear the burden of negative health effects from climate change

Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS

Rethinking Vibration as an Emotional Language

Immature Neurons and the Secret to Alzheimer’s Resilience

Molecular Trigger for Alzheimer’s Brain Inflammation Found

Early-Life Metal Exposure Linked to Adolescent Brain Health

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