Environmental

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December 2, 2019

Hospitalizations for several common diseases, including septicemia, fluid and electrolyte disorders, renal failure, urinary tract infections, and

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November 13, 2019

Vitamin B12 deficiency impairs fat metabolism and may be associated with obesity during pregnancy, according to new findings published in Endocrine

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November 5, 2019

A mother's exposure to particulate air pollution during pregnancy is associated with reduced cardiac response to stress in six-month-old infants,

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October 30, 2019

Widespread adaptation of healthier diets would markedly reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and food production, according to new research

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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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