Environmental

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October 23, 2019

Prolonged exposure to blue light, which emanates from phones, computers, and household fixtures, could affect longevity, even if it's not shining in

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October 14, 2019

An antibiotic commonly found at low concentrations in the environment can have major impacts on gut bacteria, according to a new study by researchers

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October 9, 2019

Preparing meals at home can reduce exposure to harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are commonly found in take-out and fast food

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October 1, 2019

Pregnant women exposed to higher levels of the commonly used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) are more likely to have children who suffer with wheezing and

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September 27, 2019

Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods are at lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome than those living in areas with

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September 17, 2019

A few days of sleep deprivation can make individuals feel less full after eating and metabolize the fat in food differently, according to a new study

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September 4, 2019

Where a mother lives and the temperature outside while she is pregnant, among other environmental factors, can impact whether her child is

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August 30, 2019

Higher plant protein consumption was found to be correlated to lower total and cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related mortality, according to a new

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