Fluoride may impact kidney, liver function in adolescents
By Katherine Shagoury Fluoride exposure may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents, according to a new study published by Mount Sinai researchers in the journal Environment...
Read MoreFracking activities may lead to adverse birth outcomes, mental health issues
By Katherine Shagoury There may be a link between proximity to hydraulic fracking activities and mental health issues during pregnancy, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental...
Read MoreAir pollution linked to increased newborn intensive care admissions, NIH says
By Katherine Shagoury Infants born to women exposed to high levels of air pollution in the week before delivery are more likely to be admitted to a newborn intensive care...
Read MoreClimate change projected to reduce availability of nutrients
By Katherine Shagoury Over the next 30 years, climate change and increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) could significantly reduce the availability of critical nutrients such as protein, iron, and zinc, compared...
Read MoreResearchers call for improved toxic chemical policies
By Katherine Shagoury From high levels of lead found in school drinking water to industry sites releasing toxic heavy metals into the air, over 40 years of regulations in the...
Read MoreNatural environment exposure linked to less intense, frequent cravings
By Katherine Shagoury Being able to see green spaces from your home is associated with reduced cravings for alcohol, cigarettes, and harmful foods, according to new research by the University...
Read MorePregnancy outcomes, infant immunity, linked to gut bacteria, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury A healthy diet rich in fiber is generally recommended, but it could be even more important during pregnancy to promote the wellbeing of the mother and child,...
Read MorePesticide exposure linked to depression in teens, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Adolescents exposed to elevated levels of pesticides are at an increased risk of depression, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Hygiene and...
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