All articles tagged with #environmental health
Public health and environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the EPA challenging the repeal of a greenhouse-gas rule that supported climate protections, arguing the rollback undermines emissions controls and public health safeguards.
A large US study of about 28 million Americans aged 65+ (2000–2018) links higher fine-particulate air pollution to increased dementia incidence, including Alzheimer’s, suggesting pollution may directly affect brain aging beyond other health factors; exposures were roughly twice the WHO annual guideline, with researchers noting potential mechanisms like brain inflammation and toxic protein deposits.
A study suggests microplastics may contribute to heart disease, with male mice showing increased artery plaque buildup, indicating potential sex-specific vulnerability and raising concerns about microplastics' health impacts on humans.
A new study reveals that most seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported and may contain higher levels of 'forever chemicals' (PFAS), raising concerns about increased exposure to these persistent pollutants.
A recent study links exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE), a common industrial chemical, with a small but measurable increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, especially for those living near TCE-emitting facilities, highlighting concerns about environmental neurotoxins and their long-term health impacts.
New research links long-term exposure to sulfur dioxide from fossil fuel combustion to an increased risk of developing ALS, highlighting the potential health impacts of air pollution from mining and energy production, though causation has not been established.
A recent study links exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE), a common industrial chemical, with a small but measurable increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, especially for those living near TCE-emitting facilities, highlighting environmental factors in neurodegenerative disease risk.
Recent studies reveal a significant link between air pollution and the triggering or worsening of psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition, with pollutants like PM2.5 and PAHs contributing to inflammation and immune activation. Individuals in polluted environments, such as those near sugarcane burning or factories, are at increased risk, highlighting the need for regulatory action and personal protective measures.
A study reveals that many reusable menstrual products contain toxic PFAS chemicals, which are linked to health risks and environmental contamination, but some products can be manufactured without these chemicals, highlighting the importance of informed consumer choices and better manufacturing practices.
A study links parental occupational exposure to chemicals like plastics, ethylene oxide, phenols, and pharmaceuticals with increased severity of autism symptoms and developmental challenges in children, highlighting the importance of workplace safety for future generations.
A comprehensive review using the Navigation Guide methodology indicates that prenatal acetaminophen use is likely associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and ASD in children, supported by consistent findings across multiple high-quality studies, though some sibling-controlled studies show null results possibly due to methodological limitations. Caution is advised for pregnant women regarding acetaminophen consumption to protect fetal neurodevelopment.
Microplastics have been found in the air around Geneva during plastic treaty negotiations, highlighting the widespread nature of plastic pollution. Greenpeace's testing revealed microplastics in urban air, emphasizing the need for a global plastics treaty focused on limiting production rather than just recycling, to effectively address plastic pollution and its health impacts.
A study links exposure to PFAS 'forever chemicals' with a 31% increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, highlighting potential health risks for populations exposed through contaminated water, food, and military sites, and emphasizing the need for reduced exposure and further research.
A study confirms that residents near Coldwater Creek in Missouri, contaminated with WWII-era nuclear waste, have a higher risk of cancer, especially those who lived closer to the creek during the 1940s-1960s, highlighting ongoing environmental health concerns and the need for remediation.
Research from the University of Cambridge shows that certain gut microbes can absorb and help expel 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) from the body, potentially leading to probiotic treatments to reduce these toxic compounds, which are linked to serious health issues. The microbes removed up to 75% of some PFAS in mice, offering a promising, side-effect-free approach to detoxification, though broader environmental and health strategies are still necessary.