Environmental

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May 21, 2020

Elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac

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April 22, 2020

Maternal exposure to phthalates during the preconception period may be a potential risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm

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April 15, 2020

Exposure to parental smoking in childhood and adolescence is associated with poorer learning ability and memory in midlife, according to a new study

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April 9, 2020

There is likely no significant association between temperature and incidence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to new research from the

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April 2, 2020

In the Untied States, daily deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will continue to rise for the next two weeks, but will then start to

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March 26, 2020

Nutrition and diet have a profound impact on microbial composition in the gut, in turn affecting a range of metabolic, hormonal, and neurological

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March 16, 2020

Breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, and other chronic illnesses,

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March 12, 2020

Heat stress from extreme heat and humidity will annually affect areas now home to 1.2 billion people by 2100, assuming current greenhouse gas

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