EHP in the Media
EHP articles frequently make the news, with mentions in media outlets worldwide. Here we list a sampling of those media mentions.
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Loss of green space in India shown to be associated with higher cardiometabolic risk
Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), 5/11/2020 11 May 2020A new study offers evidence that urban development leading to a reduction in green space may be associated with an increase in several cardiometabolic risk factors.
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Mixtures researchers have new tool for health effects studies
Environmental Factor 01 May 2020A new method developed by NIEHS researchers and collaborators can help assess how exposures to chemical mixtures affect human health.
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The race to design a rain jacket that won't kill the planet
WIRED 24 April 2020Outdoor apparel companies have been slower to remove harmful chemicals from waterproof jackets, as performance concerns keep them from going totally green.
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New household energy strategy in Cameroon to help avert 28,000 deaths and reduce global temperatures
University of Liverpool 01 April 2020Researchers from the University of Liverpool, in collaboration with the CICERO Centre for International Climate Research, concluded that 28,000 deaths could be avoided by 2030 with increased adoption of LPG for clean cooking.
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Yes, air pollution is affecting our mental health
Psychology Today 10 March 2020A growing number of studies are pointing to a link between exposure to air pollution and mental health disorders across age groups.
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Water treatment byproducts linked to thousands of bladder cancers in Europe
Chemistry World 28 January 2020Around 5% of all cases of bladder cancer in Europe can be attributed to exposure to trihalomethanes (THMs) that form in drinking water, according to a new study.
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Plant-based diets a ‘win-win’ for health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions—study
Stuff 23 January 2020If every adult in New Zealand adopted a vegan diet and minimised food waste, the emissions saved would equal about 60 per cent of emissions from cars and vans.
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Malta's tap water linked to fifth of bladder cancer cases
Times of Malta 16 January 2020The situation in Malta is among the worst in Europe, with both the amount of chemicals in the water and the associated bladder cancer risks being the second-highest compared to those in other EU states.
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Chemicals in tap water linked to bladder cancer
Medscape 15 January 2020Exposure to chemicals found in drinking water after it has been disinfected with chlorine could be responsible for up to 1 in 20 cases of bladder cancer across the European Union.
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Chemicals in tap water 'may cause 5% of all bladder cancer cases in Europe' as scientists find the UK has one of the highest rates of contamination
Daily Mail 15 January 2020Tap water may be the cause of one in 20 cases of bladder cancer in Europe each year, a major study suggests.
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Exposure to chemicals in drinking water associated with 5% of annual bladder cancer burden in Europe
Barcelona Institute for Global Health 15 January 2020Each year, more than 6,500 cases of bladder cancer—nearly 5% of all cases in Europe—can be attributed to exposure to trihalomethanes (THMs) in drinking water.
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New mechanism for estrogen in promoting breast cancer in cells
University of Massachusetts Amherst 15 January 2020A new approach to studying the effects of two common chemicals used in cosmetics and sunscreens found they can cause DNA damage in breast cells at surprisingly low concentrations, while the same dose did not harm cells without estrogen receptors.
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Participants in environmental health studies vulnerable to re-identification
Silent Spring Institute 13 January 2020Before sharing human research data, scientists routinely strip it of personal information such as name, address, and birthdate in order to protect the privacy of their study participants. However, that might not be enough.
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Does air pollution cause depression and anxiety?
The Hill 18 November 2019A new study links short-term increases in particulate matter to psychiatric problems in children.
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L’exposition à certains bisphénols augmente le risque de développer un diabète
Le Monde 08 November 2019Présents notamment dans certains plastiques rigides et résines, le bisphénol A et l’un de ses substituts, le bisphénol S, entraînent un risque deux à trois fois plus élevé de développer la maladie.
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Heat during pregnancy causes biological ageing in newborns
University of Hasselt 06 November 2019Exposure to higher temperatures during pregnancy can lead to biological ageing in infants.
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Vehicle exhaust linked to increased risk of stroke
MD Magazine 02 November 2019Results of a new study are revealing more about the impact of exhaust from gas and diesel engines on a person’s future risk of stroke.
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Exposure to chemical in plastic linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds
Sydney Morning Herald 31 October 2019Ballooning waistlines have turned type 2 diabetes into a global epidemic. But growing evidence points to another risk factor – one that poses less danger but cannot be fully avoided – bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA.
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Prenatal exposure to air pollution can impact heart health during infancy
MD Magazine 30 October 2019A new study from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is shedding new light on the impact of prenatal exposure to air pollution on heart health during infancy.
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Study links prenatal exposure to air pollution to negative impact on infants’ heart rate response to stress
Mount Sinai School of Medicine 30 October 2019A mother’s exposure to particulate air pollution during pregnancy is associated with reduced cardiac response to stress in six-month-old infants, according to Mount Sinai research published in Environmental Health Perspectives in October.
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Pollution, climate change and the Global Burden of Disease
Health and Safety Matters 28 October 2019GBD study could benefit from more environmental health and climate change estimates, says new commentary by DEOHS and our partners
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Health influencer is labeled ‘fatphobic’ and ‘unethical’ after warning followers that their SHAMPOO could be making them gain weight
Daily Mail 25 October 2019A San Francisco-based health influencer is facing a harsh backlash online after warning followers that their shampoo — and toothpaste, makeup, perfume, and even grocery store receipts — might be making them fat.
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Common chemical linked to rare birth defect in mice
University of Wisconsin–Madison 23 October 2019A chemical commonly used in consumer and agricultural products to boost the effectiveness of insecticides has been linked to a rare birth defect in mice.
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New study examines how diet contributes to toxic exposure for pregnant women and children
University of Southern California 22 October 2019Researchers found that the higher the fish consumption, the higher the levels of toxic chemicals in both pregnant women and their children. They also found consumption of non-organic fruits and vegetables is a major source of exposure to pesticides.
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Local amenities encourage people to walk more
MinnPost 15 October 2019An analysis of the data revealed that people with good local accessibility near their home, work or place of study walked an average of about 12 minutes per day compared to only seven minutes per day for those with limited access to local facilities.
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It’s easy to get us walking more if we have somewhere to walk to near our home and work
The Conversation 10 October 2019We know walking more and increasing our levels of exercise are good for our health. But how can we walk more in our busy lives?
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Fast food increases exposure to a ‘forever chemical’ called PFAS
National Geographic 10 October 2019Used in fast food packaging, the long-lasting chemicals can seep into food—and build up in our bodies.
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‘Forever chemicals’ are in your popcorn—and your blood
Wired 10 October 2019Food packaging can contain a group of chemicals called PFAS, which have been linked to immune, thyroid, kidney, and reproductive health problems.
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Home-cooked meals linked to fewer harmful chemicals in the body, study says
Atlanta Journal-Constitution 10 October 2019There’s nothing like a home-cooked meal. Not only are they comforting, but they’re also healthier than take-out food, according to a new report.
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The secret ingredient in your microwave popcorn: PFAS chemicals
Discover 09 October 2019Tasty and toxic? A new study finds elevated levels of PFAS chemicals in the bloodstreams of people who eat a lot of microwave popcorn and fast food.
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To reduce PFAS levels in food, cook at home
Consumer Reports 09 October 2019A new study finds eating out and getting takeout may expose you to more of these toxic chemicals.
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Air pollution linked to increased psychiatric symptoms in children
Healio Psychiatry 30 September 2019Findings from a case-crossover study revealed an association between daily outdoor air pollution levels and increased symptoms of psychiatric disorders in children.
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The link between air pollution and mental health disorders is getting stronger
Forbes 27 September 2019A growing number of studies are pointing to a link between exposure to air pollution and mental health disorders across age groups.
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Air pollution is linked to anxiety and suicidal thoughts in kids, study finds
CNN 26 September 2019Air pollution may be associated with increased mental health disorders like anxiety and depression in children, a study has found.
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Is air pollution worsening kids’ mental health?
Environmental Health News 25 September 2019Cincinnati study finds fine particulate matter exposure linked to increased psychiatric-related emergency room visits for kids.
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How can more walking be encouraged in cities?
Imperial College London 19 September 2019A report investigating travel habits in seven European cities reveals environmental and social drivers that make people choose to walk.
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Air pollution has been linked with psychiatric disorders in children
Newsweek 25 September 2019In a study of more than 6,800 children, short-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 was associated with higher numbers of visits to psychiatric emergency departments.
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Sunscreen: what science says about ingredient safety
BBC 23 July 2019Despite being an undeniably important tool in our fight against skin cancer, the formulation of sunscreen may need to be improved to contain safer ingredients.
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It is a heat wave, how to stay cool
Forbes 21 July 2019“98 Degrees” is the name of a boy band that started in the late 90’s. It is not supposed to be the temperature in Baltimore, Maryland, in July.
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Inhaled—“A new phenomena”
Chico Enterprise-Record 21 July 2019Because toxic smoke from fires in the wildland-urban interface is such a new phenomenon, we’re still learning how to best get information about it.
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Pregnant women should get out of this heat, federal studies warn
Philadelphia Inquirer 20 July 2019Extreme temperatures during various stages of pregnancy may increase the risk for preterm birth as well as low birth weight in infants.
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Excessive daytime and nighttime heat this week in the eastern U.S.—a dangerous combination
Forbes 16 July 2019When it comes to the health impacts of heat waves, nighttime temperatures matter a lot.
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Heard but not seen: noise pollution poses invisible threat
Thomas Insights 28 June 2019Noise pollution is invisible and often overlooked.
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Light’s dark side: How light pollution affects western Massachusetts
Daily Hampshire Gazette 11 June 2019Beyond diminishing the visibility of celestial bodies for stargazers and astronomers, light pollution has a variety of other impacts.
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12 things you shouldn’t put in the microwave
Taste of Home 10 June 2019In a study published in EHP, 95% of 450 plastic products tested released chemicals that acted like estrogen after they were microwaved.
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This summer, beware of sunscreens that contain these ingredients
MarketWatch 08 June 2019In an analysis of more than 1,300 sunscreens, the nonprofit Environmental Working Group found that 60% of them would not pass safety rules proposed by the U.S. FDA.
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Early life exposure to air pollution may be linked to cognitive problems
Psych Central 31 May 2019A new Spanish study adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that air pollution exposure in early childhood may be linked to cognitive dysfunction.
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Researchers find microbial contaminants in popular e-cigarettes
Dental Tribune International 30 May 2019A new study reports that e-cigarette products sold in the U.S., like regular cigarettes, are contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins that may pose serious respiratory health risks.
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Study finds link between ambient ozone exposure and progression of carotid wall thickness
University at Buffalo the State University of New York 30 May 2019Long-term exposure to ambient ozone appears to accelerate arterial conditions that progress into cardiovascular disease and stroke, according to new research.
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A closer look at the harmful effects of air pollution exposure
Earth.com 29 May 2019New research is based on data from a 2008 air pollution study where 201 adults were monitored before, during, and after the Beijing Olympics in China.
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Beijing Olympics study uncovers pollution health risk
UPI 29 May 2019Researchers discovered that 69 metabolites changed drastically in the bodies of people before and after attending the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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Study reveals how Beijing Olympics air pollution affected area residents
University at Buffalo the State University of New York 29 May 2019A new University at Buffalo study based on levels before, during and after the Beijing Olympics reveals how air pollution affects the human body at the level of metabolites.
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Boys exposed to air pollution in the womb may have poorer thinking skills
Earth.com 25 May 2019Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) have found that boys who are exposed to air pollution while in the womb may end up having poorer thinking skills and memory than boys who aren’t.
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‘Not really if, it’s when’: Mass. marijuana pesticide ban prompts fears of crop failure
Boston Globe 24 May 2019Business leaders say that Massachusetts’ hard-line ban on pesticides in cannabis could hurt small and midsize cultivators and cripple efforts to include outdoor growers and farmers in the industry.
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Air pollution may impair children's memory
Chemical & Engineering News 23 May 2019A new study links early-life exposure to haze with impaired memory and poor control of attention by boys and girls.
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Exposure to air pollution before and after birth may affect fundamental cognitive abilities
ISGlobal 23 May 2019A study finds that exposure to fine particulate matter in the first years of life is associated with poorer performance in working memory and executive attention.
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Majority of sunscreens could flunk proposed FDA standards for safety and efficacy, report to say
CNN 21 May 2019The most-studied chemical in sunscreens, oxybenzone, has been linked to lower testosterone levels in adolescent boys, hormone changes in men, and shorter pregnancies and disrupted birth weights in babies.
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New method quickly screens chemicals for cancer-causing potential
Environmental Factor 01 May 2019Scientists developed a fast, accurate, and cost-effective way to assess whether a chemical is carcinogenic.
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Losing your sense of smell? The causes might surprise you
Bottom Line Health 01 May 2019If you’ve noticed that your sense of smell (aka olfaction) isn’t what it used to be, you’re not alone. For some 20 million Americans, the ability to detect everyday smells, from baking bread to burning wood, is slipping away…or even gone.
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States struggle to regulate pesticide use in legal-cannabis industry
Food & Environment Reporting Network 28 April 2019In the absence of federal guidance on the use of pesticides, the nine states that have legalized cannabis for commercial use are building a patchwork of regulatory policies.
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Rutgers team predicts toxicity by mining PubChem data
Chemical Watch 25 April 2019A US team has created an algorithm to predict the toxicity of unknown chemicals by mining bioassay data held in a US National Institutes of Health database
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Study finds bacteria and fungus in some vape products
Western Mass News 24 April 2019People who vape may be breathing in different types of fungus and bacteria. A new study out of Harvard found many vape products show signs of what researchers call e-bugs.
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Harvard study raises concern about contaminated e-cigarettes
Boston Globe 24 April 2019That e-cigarette you’re puffing on could be contaminated, according to a newly released study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Many e-cigs loaded with germs, study finds
HealthDay 24 April 2019You might need to worry about inhaling more than just nicotine when you vape: New research warns that many electronic cigarettes appear to be contaminated with fungi and bacteria.
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Harvard study finds lung-damaging toxins in popular e-cigarette products
PhillyVoice 24 April 2019Glucan and endotoxin can lead to lung inflammation, asthma and reduced lung function.
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E-cigarette fluids and cartridges contain ‘bacteria and fungi toxins’, study finds
The Independent 24 April 2019Contaminants known to cause asthma and other lung diseases ‘add to the growing concerns’ about vaping.
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Toxins linked with lung disease found in e-cigarettes
The Mirror 24 April 2019Exposure to the toxins has been associated with a host of health problems, including asthma, impaired lung function and inflammation
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E-cigarettes found to be contaminated with microbial toxins: study
Tasnim News Agency 24 April 2019Popular electronic cigarette products sold in the US were contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins, according to new study.
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E-cigarettes may be contaminated with microbial toxins, study finds
Gizmodo 24 April 2019E-cigarette fans at this point might be getting used to bad news about the chemicals found in their products. A new study out Wednesday adds another potential, if still very unclear, risk to the list.
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Popular vaping products contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins, study says
USA Today 24 April 2019Popular e-cigarette products in the United States may be contaminated with harmful bacterial and fungal toxins, a new study from Harvard researchers suggests.
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Popular e-cigarette products contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins, study finds
NBC News 24 April 2019A study published Wednesday shows that dozens of popular e-cigarette products are contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins that cause lung disease.
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Microbial contaminants found in popular e-cigarettes
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health 24 April 2019Popular electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) products sold in the U.S. were contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Wildfire particulates raise cardiopulmonary health concerns
Eos 22 April 2019New research reveals that exposure to smoky air and the particulates created in wildfires can cause increased cardiovascular and respiratory hospitalizations for people 65 and older.
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US screening tool to predict carcinogenicity
Chemical Watch 18 April 2019US researchers have created a screening tool to predict chemical carcinogenicity and genotoxicity from in vitro gene expression assay results.
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New algorithm could replace chemical toxicity testing in animals
Business Standard 17 April 2019There is an urgent, worldwide need for an accurate, cost-effective and rapid way to test the toxicity of chemicals….Animal testing alone cannot meet this need.
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Animal testing exercise to be put to an end with this new algorithm
ANI 17 April 2019A new study claims to have developed a high-speed algorithm that can put an end to the practice of using animals to test the toxicity of chemicals.
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New algorithm allows faster, animal-free chemical toxicity testing
Rutgers Today 17 April 2019Using animals to test the toxicity of chemicals may eventually become outdated thanks to a low-cost, high-speed algorithm developed by researchers at Rutgers and other universities.
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State-mandated guidelines reduce heat illnesses among high school football players: study
Business Standard 11 April 2019A new study provided compelling evidence that exertional heat illness can be prevented through mandated safety policies.
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Precise GenX mechanism of toxicity eludes EPA scientists
Chemical Watch 11 April 2019GenX may cause extensive changes in gene activity relating to peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor signaling.
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Wildfire smoke may cause more asthma hospitalizations than other forms of particulate pollution
Chemical & Engineering News 11 April 2019As wildfire season grows longer, scientists want to understand the health effects of the resulting smoke.
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Mandatory preseason guidelines reduce heat illness among high school football players
UNC-Chapel Hill Injury Prevention Research Center 10 April 2019Researchers estimated that rates of heat-related illnesses were reduced by 55% in states that had mandated guidelines to reduce exertional heat illness among high school football players.
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If not vaccines, what causes autism?
The Virgin Islands Daily News 09 April 2019The prevalence of autism and the mystery behind it has left families, doctors and researchers perplexed as they continue to look for possible causes for the condition.
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Children who live near major roads are more likely to have developmental delays, study says
CNN 08 April 2019Highways often cause parents to worry about their children's physical safety, yet there may be other important concerns.
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Our view: Merrimack River needs urgent attention
Eagle-Tribune 06 April 2019Hundreds of millions of gallons of untreated sewage gush each year into the Merrimack River, a source of drinking water in New England.
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FDA proposes new fluoride standard for bottled water, but some say it’s still too high
CNN 02 April 2019If finalized, a new FDA regulation will reduce the allowable levels of fluoride in domestically packaged and imported bottled water.
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Pay attention! Exposure to secondhand smoke may cause irregular heartbeat
News Nation 28 March 2019Continuous indoor exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke triggers changes in the heart’s electrical activity that may cause irregular heartbeat.
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The SAD-beating effects of light therapy lamps
Verily Magazine 22 March 2019Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real thing, and it could be something that affects you more than you think.
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Cannabis, interrupted
Sacramento News & Review 21 March 2019Will 2019 be a smooth year for California’s cannabis industry? One expert says upcoming ‘extinction events’ prove otherwise.
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Why the U.S. has seen a collapse in violent youth crime
San Francisco Chronicle 21 March 2019When the youth crime rate started to drop in the late 1990s, it wasn’t a surprise to law enforcement experts. But no one expected the large decrease in juvenile crime to linger, or to continue to dip for the next 20 years.
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The Three Mile Island accident and the enduring questions of ties to cancer and deaths
The Patriot-News 21 March 2019In the 40 years since the nation’s worst nuclear disaster, the official conclusions remain: No resident died or was harmed due to the TMI accident. No one was put in danger.
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Dolphins poisoned by algae also showed signs of Alzheimer’s-like brain disease
Miami Herald 20 March 2019Toxins produced by blue-green algae that have increasingly polluted Florida waters have been found in dead dolphins that also showed signs of Alzheimer’s-like brain disease.
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Rural-urban divide in deaths from extreme weather
SciDev.Net 20 March 2019People in rural areas are at greater risk of dying from extreme hot and cold temperatures than those living in urban areas, says a new study conducted in China’s eastern Zhejiang province.
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Noise from wind turbines linked to increased use of sleeping pills, Danish study finds
The Local Denmark 14 March 2019A Danish study has found that people over 65 years of age are more likely to take certain types of medicine if they live close to wind turbines.
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Long-term impacts of AI and machine learning on genomics
Healthcare Tech Outlook 14 March 2019A recent discovery of a new gene in zebrafish could lead to a new angle of understanding how exposure to chemicals leads to disease in humans.
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Rural residents more vulnerable to extreme temperatures
Asian News International 13 March 2019Extreme temperature leads to greater mortality risk to people living in rural communities than in urban areas, recent findings suggest.
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Americans in cool states misjudge threat from rising heat waves
Reuters 12 March 2019Americans most at risk from more frequent and intense heat waves tend to misjudge the deadly dangers hot spells can pose to their health.
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Hot or cold, rural residents more vulnerable to extreme temperatures
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis 11 March 2019Extreme temperatures, both cold and hot, bring greater mortality risk to people living in China's rural communities than in urban areas.
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Scientist lands $5M grant to study link between pesticides, smell and Parkinson’s
Parkinson's News Today 08 March 2019The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted a Michigan State University scientist $5 million to study a possible link between pesticides, a diminished sense of smell, and early symptoms of diseases such as Parkinson’s among older farmers.
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US EPA scientists target 75 PFASs for further scrutiny
Chemical Watch 28 February 2019Little toxicology information exists for the vast majority of PFAS, hindering efforts to determine safe exposure levels and assess potential risk.
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Millions of gallons of untreated sewage released in Greensboro in 2018
Triad City Beat 28 February 2019Untreated sewage discharges increased significantly in Greensboro in 2018, releasing more than 3.5 million gallons of untreated sewage into communities.
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Fetal growth inhibited by cocktail of chemicals in the mother
Aarhus University 26 February 2019For the first time, researchers have shown that a combination of perfluorinated substances in the mother significantly inhibits child growth.
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As China cuts its air pollution, an unseen killer has emerged
Sixth Tone 23 February 2019As the Chinese government works to dissipate the gray haze blanketing the country’s cities, an invisible killer is rearing its ugly head: ozone.
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Common e-cigarette chemical flavorings may impair lung function
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health 02 February 2019Two chemicals widely used to flavor electronic cigarettes may be impairing the function of cilia in the human airway.
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High pesticide exposure linked to loss of smell
NIEHS Environmental Factor 02 February 2019A study of farmers linked high pesticide exposure, such as during spills, to later losing the sense of smell. Quick clean up may lower risk.
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Facemask use can reduce hog workers’ exposure to MRSA: study
Safety+Health 23 January 2019Hog farm workers who regularly wear facemasks on the job may significantly protect themselves and those in their households from exposure to the antibiotic-resistant bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.
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Pesticides are causing older farmers to lose their sense of smell
Earth.com 17 January 2019A new study from Michigan State University has identified a link between poor sense of smell and pesticide exposure among older farmers.
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High pesticide exposure among farmers linked to poor sense of smell later
Michigan State University 16 January 2019A Michigan State University study is the first to show an association between unusually high pesticide exposure and poor sense of smell among aging farmers.
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Face masks protect hog farm workers from drug-resistant S. aureus
Healio 29 December 2018Consistently wearing face masks may protect hog farm workers and their household members against drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
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Study reveals shocking stats of the heart attack risk of breathing second hand smoke
The London Economic 28 December 2018Breathing in second hand smoke increases the risk of fatal heart failure after just eight weeks of regular exposure, a new study claims.
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New study shows link between second-hand smoke and cardiac arrhythmia
UC Davis School of Medicine 26 December 2018Continuous indoor exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke triggers changes in the heart’s electrical activity, known as cardiac alternans, that can predict cardiac arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death
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OSU: New gene could shed light on humans’ chemical exposure
KTVZ.com 20 November 2018The discovery of a new gene in zebrafish could lead to a better understanding of how exposure to chemicals leads to disease in humans, according to a new Oregon State University study.
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Pollution plagues the mighty Merrimack when rain is heavy
Boston Globe 17 November 2018A few weeks ago after a heavy storm, Dan Graovac was kayaking near the mouth of the Merrimack River when he began to smell something foul.
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As California wildfires force thousands to evacuate, what to do to protect yourself
Forbes 10 November 2018There is trouble in Paradise. Paradise, California, that is, as well as in Malibu, California. But the trouble extends well beyond the areas being burned.
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High levels of toxic fracking chemicals are found in shellfish near former disposal sites YEARS after companies were forced to recycle waste
Daily Mail 26 October 2018Shellfish are showing long-term signs of contamination from toxic chemicals linked to fracking.
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Air pollution leads to millions of hospital visits for asthma attacks worldwide
University of York 26 October 2018Air pollution could be to blame for up to 33 million emergency asthma attack visits to hospital a year, a world study involving the University of York has found.
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Air pollution causes up to 33 million ER visits for asthma annually
Environmental Health News 25 October 2018New study is the first to look at the global asthma burden's connection to dirty air.
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Air pollution leads to millions of ER visits for asthma attacks worldwide
The George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health 24 October 2018Nine to 33 million visits to the emergency room (ER) for asthma worldwide may be triggered by breathing in air polluted by ozone or fine particulate matter.
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Air pollution triggers up to 33 million emergency room visits for asthma annually, finds major new study
Stockholm Environment Institute 22 October 2018This is the first study to quantify the global burden of asthma linked to air pollution.
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Air pollution is behind one in three cases of asthma hospitalisation, study finds
Yahoo! News 24 October 2018Air pollution is behind one in three cases of asthma hospitalisation, a study has estimated.
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NASA satellites help scientists determine the global burden of asthma
NASA Science 23 October 2018Asthma is the most prevalent chronic respiratory disease worldwide; affecting 358 million people in 2015—including 14 percent of the world’s children.
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Extreme heat, cold raise workers’ injury risk: study
Safety+Health Magazine 22 October 2018Toiling in extreme temperatures may increase workers’ risk of injury, according to the results of a recent study from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health.
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Health hazards in the office and how to best avoid them
MSN 17 October 2018Is your office hazardous to your health? Open floor plans, the communal coffee pot and even your work chair can all wreak havoc with your mental and physical health.
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Teens’ cell phone use linked to memory problems
Science News for Students 16 October 2018Teenagers who talk on the phone a lot, and hold their cell phones up to their right ears, score worse on one type of memory test.
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We add it to drinking water for our teeth—but is fluoride hurting us?
Environmental Health News 10 October 2018Three new studies released today link fluoride exposure to ADHD and thyroid problems — and point to drinking water as the major source of exposure.
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Fluoride levels in pregnant women in Canada show drinking water is primary source of exposure
EurekAlert! 10 October 2018A new study led by York University researchers has found that fluoride levels in urine are twice as high for pregnant women living in Canadian cities where fluoride is added to public drinking water as for those living in cities that do not add fluoride to public water supplies.
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Hurricane brings high winds, storm surge and possibly toxic waste to battered homeowners
Forbes 09 October 2018Hurricane Michael slammed into Mexico Beach, Florida today with Category 4 winds and massive storm surges.
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Common industrial chemicals may be making food unsafe for kids
Healthline 03 October 2018There’s growing evidence that common industrial chemicals in our food can harm children’s health.
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Climate change, nutrition and stunting—focus on the food…and those who produce it
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine 02 October 2018Despite decades of attention and action, and notwithstanding significant progress in some places, almost a quarter of children aged under 5 (155 million) are ‘stunted’ (low height for their age)
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E-cigarettes, Juuls and heat-not-burn devices: the science and regulation of vaping
Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine 20 September 2018E-cigarettes can help some people quit smoking but may entice others to start. So how should they be regulated?
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Publication of the ‘Zürich Statement on Future Actions on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs)’
International Panel on Chemical Pollution 31 August 2018A group of more than thirty academic and government scientists, in conjunction with regulators from agencies across the globe, have jointly outlined a set of needs, goals, and actions to help assess and manage PFAS.
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The effect of a cocktail of low-dose pesticides via the diet: initial findings in animals have demonstrated metabolic disturbances
French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) 17 August 2018Metabolic disturbances in vivo differed as a function of sex. Indeed, males exposed to the pesticides gained weight and became diabetic, while females were protected from these effects but displayed other disturbances.
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But, like, what are we breathing in when we breathe in air?
Dollar Shave Club 15 August 2018Ruh-roh: Research published this week reveals that city dwellers are regularly inhaling antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs).
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New study shows mobile phone radiation may impair memory in teens
MDLinx 08 August 2018Radiation from mobile phone use may affect the brains of teenagers and harm their memory performance, according to the results of a prospective cohort study of nearly 700 Swiss teenagers.
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Environmental toxins are seen as posing risks during pregnancy
Washington Post 04 August 2018Leading up to and during pregnancy, most women are told little or nothing about reducing their exposure to chemicals despite evidence suggesting that ingredients in plastics, vehicle exhaust and cosmetics additives can have profound impacts on babies’ health.
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‘Breakthrough’ test can detect exposure to 700 everyday chemicals
Healthline 03 August 2018The risk and frequency of toxic chemical exposures in pregnant women is growing as scientific study and government policies are struggling to keep up.
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Mobile phone radiation and memory performance concerns
Digital Journal 28 July 2018A new study has found that mobile phone radiation could affect memory performance in adolescents, as evidenced through new tests.
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UNB researcher says living near water may lead to a longer life
News at the University of New Brunswick 26 July 2018A new Canadian study has found that living near natural water features, such as rivers, lakes, and the ocean, may actually lead to a longer life.
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New method screens hundreds of chemicals in blood simultaneously
UPI 24 July 2018Scientists have developed a way to screen several hundred chemicals at one time in blood, offering promise in better assessing chemical exposures in pregnant woman.
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Do I need to worry about household chemicals and cancer risk?
U.S. News & World Report 18 July 2018Knowing how to find products that are less likely to cause health issues and understanding how to use them appropriately may further reduce your chances of dangerous exposures and potentially lower risk of developing chronic diseases such as cancer.
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Living in greener neighbourhoods is associated with slower cognitive decline in elderly
ISGlobal 12 July 2018A study shows a relation between neighborhood green space and mental capacity after following 6,500 people in the UK for 10 years.
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Living in greener neighborhoods Is associated with slower cognitive decline in elderly
Scienmag 12 July 2018A new study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) shows that the loss in cognitive functions expected as part of the ageing process is slightly slower in people who live in greener neighbourhoods.
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Rural living keeps the mind sharp into old age, new study finds
The Telegraph 12 July 2018Living in the countryside preserves people’s cognitive powers as they get older, a new study has found.
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Where you live could raise your risk of cognitive decline: study
Newsweek 11 July 2018Participants living in neighborhoods with more vegetation had a slightly slower cognitive decline than those living in neighborhoods with less vegetation.
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Living in greener neighbourhoods ‘slows down ageing process—particularly for women’
The London Economic 11 July 2018Living in areas with lots of parks and green spaces slows down the ageing process—particularly for women, according to a new study.
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Living in green spaces can guard against mental decline, dementia
Earth.com 11 July 2018Living near green space has many positive effects, and studies have shown that urban green space specifically counters the negative impacts of city pollution.
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Why living among grass and trees could help stave off dementia
iNews UK 11 July 2018It’s well known that being outside among the grass and trees is good for the soul—now, it turns out, it could help stave off dementia.
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Some common chemical reactions linked to faster aging
Harvard Gazette 04 July 2018High daily exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may cause molecular changes that accelerate biological aging.
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Researchers find connection between genes, response to environmental chemicals
News at NC State University 29 June 2018Researchers from North Carolina State University and Oregon State University have pinpointed a genetic difference in zebrafish tied to differing responses to the same environmental chemical.
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Farmers fear losses if antibiotic access cut off as drug resistance poses threat
Canadian Press 27 June 2018Many farmers say antibiotics are critical to ensure the health and safety of their livelihood, but the practice also carries a dangerous cost for humans.
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Moderate and extreme temperatures could increase the risk of occupational injuries
ISGlobal 11 June 2018Cold and heat increase the risk of occupational injury in Spain by 4% and 9%, respectively
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New study confirms link between maternal phthalate levels, risk of ADHD in children
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health 11 May 2018A newly published study of mothers and children in Norway has confirmed an association between high phthalate concentrations in maternal urine and increased risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
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Neonicotinoids may alter estrogen production in humans
Université du Québec - Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) 26 April 2018A new study indicates that neonicotinoid pesticides may impact human health by disrupting our hormonal systems.
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A study links night exposure to blue light with breast and prostate cancer
ISGlobal 25 April 2018Results from Madrid and Barcelona show that participants exposed to higher levels of blue light had a 1.5 and 2-fold higher risk of developing breast and prostate cancer, respectively, as compared to the less-exposed population.
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Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby’s fertility
The University of Edinburgh 24 April 2018Taking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests.
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Study: lead and other toxic metals found in e-cigarette ‘vapors’
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 21 February 2018Significant amounts of toxic metals, including lead, leak from some e-cigarette heating coils and are present in the aerosols inhaled by users, according to a study from scientists at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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Study tracks methylmercury in seafood
Medical Xpress 02 February 2018Order a sushi platter in the U.S. and your plate will likely include tuna from the South Pacific, crab from the North Atlantic, and farm-raised shrimp from Asia.
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Lead
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver 17 April 2016"Lead [is] the most dangerous thing in Led Zeppelin's name—and I will remind you, the other thing was 'zeppelin.'"
