Featured Topics: Environmental Health
BPA Exposure Is Associated with A Lower Rate of Overall Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Sensitivity analysis confirmed that higher BPA exposure is associated with lower odds of optimal cardiovascular health. Bisphenol A or BPA is a synthetic organic compound commonly found in medical devices, containers and...
Possible Biological Pathways Affected by PFAS Associated with Increased Risk of CVD in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers also found 31 proteins that were significantly altered by tPFOS, PFOA, and PFBS. Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS are chemicals used in household products1,2. Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
Exposure to Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether Increases Risk of Cancer Mortality
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Congeners of polybrominated diphenyl ether that were significantly associated with cancer mortality were PBDE153 (HR= 4.2, P< 0.05), PBDE100 (HR= 3.81, P< 0.05), and PBDE47 (HR= 3.21, P< 0.05). Polybrominated...
Long Term Exposure to Air Pollution Increases Risk of Ischemic Stroke
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this population-based cohort study show that participants living in closer relation to green spaces had a lower risk of ischemic stroke compared to individuals living with higher exposure to ambient air pollution....
Pet Tags are Associated with Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides evidence that exposure to TDCIPP present in homes may be associated with feline hyperthyroidism. Feline hyperthyroidism, first diagnosed in 1979, is the most common endocrine-related disease of older cats. Between 1980...
Inhalation of Benzene and Formaldehyde Correlates with Commuter Driving Time
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study calculated the daily dose of benzene and formaldehyde being inhaled by drivers with commutes of at least 20 minutes per day. Although we are aware of the indoor risk associated with Prop65 tested chemicals 1, we do not know the...
Does Occupational UVR Exposure Protect Women Against Breast Cancer?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that occupational UVR exposure may only slightly diminish the risk of breast cancer after the age of fifty. Previous epidemiological studies have indicated that solar ultraviolet B radiation (UVR) may have a protective...
An Urban Environment Poses Higher Risk of Dog and Owner Allergies than a Rural Environment
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study shows that dogs and humans can be predisposed to allergies in response to the same environmental risk factors. Humans and pet dogs are more prone to develop allergies in urban than in rural environments due to the differing...
Higher Cadmium Levels are linked to Higher Mortality from Influenza or Pneumonia in Older Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that higher cadmium exposure is associated with higher mortality from influenza and pneumonia. Studies have shown that long-term exposure to cadmium, even at low levels, may undermine our defense system in the lungs, and...
Impaired Intestinal Microbial Detoxification in Autistic Children
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that impaired microbial detoxification pathways may play a role in the development of autism in children. Autism is a worldwide, 1 complex, neurological disorder 1 of unknown etiology, 2 affecting many physiological...
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